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.

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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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Jacob Blumenthal

Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal

Chief Executive Officer
jblumenthal@uscjra.org

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Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal

Chief Executive Officer
jblumenthal@uscjra.org

212-280-6000

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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Ashira Konigsburg

Rabbi Ashira Konigsburg

Chief Operating Officer & Chief Movement Strategy Officer
akonigsburg@rabbinicalassembly.org

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Rabbi Ashira Konigsburg

Chief Operating Officer & Chief Movement Strategy Officer
akonigsburg@rabbinicalassembly.org

212-280-6066

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
skatzman@rabbinicalassembly.org

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Rabbi Sheryl Katzman

Chief Engagement Officer
skatzman@rabbinicalassembly.org

212-280-6078

Areas of focus: Implementation of RA Strategic Plan's Supporting and Strengthening Rabbis goals; formation of networks and personal & professional connections between colleagues; development of strong pipeline of volunteers and leadership including supporting lay leaders through processes of nominations, elections, and committee appointments; serve as liaison to the Va'ad HaKavod

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Ilana Garber

Rabbi Ilana Garber

Senior Director of Rabbinic Leadership
igarber@rabbinicalassembly.org

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Rabbi Ilana Garber

Senior Director of Rabbinic Leadership
igarber@rabbinicalassembly.org

212-280-6057

Areas of focus: Promotion of rabbinic sustainability through internal initiatives and external collaborations, advancement of professional development, leadership and transition counseling, address workplace conflict, development of mental health supports

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Rabbi Noam Kornsgold

Director of Continuing Rabbinic Education
nkornsgold@rabbinicalassembly.org

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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
ilev@rabbinicalassembly.org

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Rabbi Idit Lev

Global Engagement Associate. מנהלת פיתוח קהילה
ilev@rabbinicalassembly.org

972-50-2110673

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
mrackover@rabbinicalassembly.org

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Rabbi Mordechai Rackover

Director of Publications & Digital Engagement
mrackover@rabbinicalassembly.org

212-280-6056

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
eneyor@rabbinicalassembly.org

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Emily Neyor

Director of Career Services
eneyor@rabbinicalassembly.org

212-280-6000

Areas of focus: Direction of the Career Center, lead rabbinic career search & advancement, provide career and job transition counseling from the first post-ordination search through retirement, provision of resume support, development of interview strategies, facilitation of contract negotiations, counseling for professional satisfaction, and expansion and management of partnerships with organizations where RA members work

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Max Arad

Director of Operations and Membership
marad@rabbinicalassembly.org

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Max Arad

Director of Operations and Membership
marad@rabbinicalassembly.org

212-280-6065

Areas of focus: Development of 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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Emily Jaeger

Director, Tzedek Center
ejaeger@rabbinicalassembly.org

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Emily Jaeger

Director, Tzedek Center
ejaeger@rabbinicalassembly.org

212-280-6024

Areas of focus: Development of the Center for Human Dignity & Public Policy Center of Conservative/Masorti Judaism

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Gina Morales

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Gina Morales

Business Manager
accounting@rabbinicalassembly.org

212-280-6062

Areas of focus: Accounting and finance (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
dessrog@rabbinicalassembly.org

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Deborah-Jo Essrog

Director of Development
dessrog@rabbinicalassembly.org

212-280-6079

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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Talia Amaru-Kapantais

Communications and Social Media Specialist
tamarukapantais@rabbinicalassembly.org

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Talia Amaru-Kapantais

Communications and Social Media Specialist
tamarukapantais@rabbinicalassembly.org

212-678-8825

Areas of focus: Communications and social media

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Irene Meisel

Website and Database Specialist
imeisel@rabbinicalassembly.org

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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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Rebecca Chagall, J.D.

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Rebecca Chagall, J.D.

Ethics Coordinator
rchagall@rabbinicalassembly.org

212-870-5831

Areas of Focus: Ethics complaint intake, ethics complaint review, RA Code of Conduct questions

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Sarina Maurice

Publications Manager
smaurice@rabbinicalassembly.org

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Sarina Maurice

Publications Manager
smaurice@rabbinicalassembly.org

212-280-6012

Areas of focus: Marketing and distribution of RA books and journals

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Arielle Solomon

Engagement Project Manager
asolomon@rabbinicalassembly.org

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Arielle Solomon

Engagement Project Manager
asolomon@rabbinicalassembly.org

212-280-6097

Areas of Focus: Project management for engagement initiatives; member support; governance and executive council support; volunteer engagement, including committee applications and appointments, and the pastoral care network; executive project management

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Alex Arad

Project & Office Manager
aarad@rabbinicalassembly.org

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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
edreier@rabbinicalassembly.org

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Emily Dreier

Administrative Assistant
edreier@rabbinicalassembly.org

212-870-5809

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
cabramovitz@uscjra.org

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Claire Abramovitz

Executive Assistant to Jacob Blumenthal
cabramovitz@uscjra.org

646-519-9301

Areas of Focus: Executive administrative support and project management for the CEO

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Wendy Bolm

Manager, Special Projects – Movement Building
wbolm@uscjra.org

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Wendy Bolm

Manager, Special Projects – Movement Building
wbolm@uscjra.org

Areas of Focus: Project Management for movement initiatives, executive support for the Chief Operating Officer & Chief Movement Strategy Officer

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Rabbi Julie Schonfeld

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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 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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Rabbi Elliot Schoenberg

Senior Vice President Emeritus and Global Director of Rabbinic Career Development Emeritus
elliot.schoenberg@gmail.com

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
Elina D. Babadzhanova, AIF
1 Penn Plaza, suite 1515
New York, NY 10019
Ph: 212-947-2400
Fx: 212-947-1676
staff@jrbcj.org

RA News:

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