Contact Us
The Rabbinical Assembly
3080 Broadway
New York, NY 10027
Phone: 212-280-6000
General inquiries: info@rabbinicalassembly.org
Books: All RA publications can be purchased on RAbookstore.org. For questions about a new or existing order, please email books@rabbinicalassembly.org.
Keep us informed: To share news of members' lifecycle events or change of address, email info@rabbinicalassembly.org
Vaad Hakavod: To report an ethics concern about a member of the Rabbinical Assembly or to pursue an ethics question click here.
RA members: If you are looking for a specific resource on our website or need support, please review this list of our most requested resources and appropriate staff members to contact. You must be logged in to access this page.
We have also created a version of this list for members of the public.
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Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal, Chief Executive Officer Areas of focus: Strategy, policy, and planning; fundraising and donor relationships; leadership and network development; advocacy and representation in the Conservative movement and broader community |
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Rabbi Ashira Konigsburg, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Movement Strategy Officer Areas of focus: Strategic plan implementation; finance and budget oversight; liaise with legal counsel; staff hiring and supervision; represent organization at movement and intermovement meetings; project lead for public statements; staff lead for CJLS and Bet Din; Wolfe Kelman Assistance Fund For teshuvot requests please email: cjls@rabbinicalassembly.org |
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Rabbi Sheryl Katzman, Chief Engagement Officer Areas of focus: Formation of networks and supportive personal and professional connections among colleagues; develop new ways for colleagues to convene (physically and virtually) for shared experience and relationships; development of leadership skills among colleagues and creation of a strong pipeline of volunteers and leadership for Our RA; guide lay leaders through processes of nominations, elections, and committee appointments; professional liaison to the Va’ad Hakavod; pastoral support |
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Rabbi Ilana Garber, Senior Director of Rabbinic Leadership Areas of focus: Continuing education programs in professional skills and Torah study; counsel in areas of spiritual direction, transition support, and workplace conflict; support for rabbis and congregations in career and leadership transition; oversee self-care initiatives and movement holiday programming |
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Rabbi Noam Kornsgold, Director of Continuing Rabbinic Education nkornsgold@rabbinicalassembly.org 212-280-6044 Areas of Focus: Rabbinic Education |
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Rabbi Idit Lev, Global Engagement Associate. מנהלת פיתוח קהילה Areas of focus: Working with our global community to make the RA the home of its members from around the world; formation of global networks and supportive personal and professional connections among colleagues; develop new ways for colleagues to convene (physically and virtually) for shared experiences and relationships |
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Rabbi Mordechai Rackover, Director of Publications & Digital Engagement Areas of focus: Development, production, marketing, and distribution of new and existing publications; liaising with committees for specific publications. Editor in Chief of Exploring Judaism and Director of related projects. |
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Emily Neyor, Director of Career Services Areas of focus: Direction of the Career Center; Career and job transition counseling including retirement; Joint Placement Commission liaison; Job boards; Graduating student interview process
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Max Arad, Director of Operations and Membership Areas of focus: Develop membership and volunteer engagement model; volunteer pipeline and committee appointment process; Membership Committee; conventions and gatherings; direct-to-consumer public programming |
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Gina Morales, Business Manager Areas of focus: Accounting and finance (handling dues, donations and member questions regarding benefits offered through the RA); accounts payable/receivable; benefits management and human resources for RA staff; RA travel expenses and reimbursements for committee volunteers |
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Deborah-Jo Essrog, Director of Development Areas of focus: Expanding and strengthening development efforts including the annual campaign, legacy giving, and special projects; donor cultivation and stewardship |
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Irene Meisel, Website and Database Specialist imeisel@rabbinicalassembly.org 212.280.6042 Areas of Focus: Website usability and data optimization |
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Rachel Tesler, Development & Career Assistant Areas of focus: Supporting development efforts including the annual campaign and general fundraising; Administrative assistance for the Career Center |
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Emily Jaeger, Communications and Social Media Specialist Areas of focus: Email communications, social media, website content, marketing strategy |
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Rebecca Chagall, J.D. Ethics Coordinator rchagall@rabbinicalassembly.org 212.270.5831 Areas of Focus: Ethics complaint intake, guide ethics complaint review process, answer questions regarding RA Code of Conduct |
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Jacki Honig, Social Justice Project Manager (part-time) jhonig@rabbinicalassembly.org Areas of Focus: Social justice initiatives; the lead staff member supporting the Social Justice Commission and its subcommittees |
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Briley Jane Maurell, Publications Manager Areas of focus: Marketing and distribution of RA books and journals; developing Exploring Judaism |
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Arielle Solomon, Engagement Project Manager |
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Alex Arad, Project & Office Manager aarad@rabbinicalassembly.org 212.280.6058 Areas of Focus: Logistical support and management of virtual events, in-person gatherings, continuing rabbinic education, RA Connections, and office administration |
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Emily Dreier, Administrative Assistant Areas of focus: Administrative assistance with a focus on the Career Center & Finance Department |
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Claire Abramovitz, Executive Assistant to Jacob Blumenthal |
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Wendy Bolm, Manager, Special Projects – Movement Building |
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Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, CEO Emeritus jschonfeld@rabbinicalassembly.org |
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Rabbi Joel H. Meyers, Executive Vice President Emeritus jmeyers@rabbinicalassembly.org |
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Rabbi Elliot Schoenberg, Senior Vice President Emeritus and Global Director of Rabbinic Career Development Emeritus elliot.schoenberg@gmail.com |
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Publications All Rabbinical Assembly publications are available on our online bookstore. G & H Soho handles all of our publications distributions and can be contacted by phone on business days between 9:00am and 2:00pm Eastern Time at 201-216-9400 ext. 2 or by email at books@rabbinicalassembly.org for ordering information and help. Special Services: Joint Retirement Board for Conservative Judaism NFP
RA News: If you are an RA member and would like to receive RA News, our weekly newsletter, please email the RA office adminasnt@rabbinicalassembly.org. |
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