Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal
CEO, USCJ and the Rabbinical Assembly
Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal serves concurrently as the CEO for USCJ and for the Rabbinical Assembly, through the strategic alignment between the two organizations to strengthen and grow the impact of Masorti-Conservative Judaism. Rabbi Blumenthal was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary in 1999, and served for over 20 years as the Founding Rabbi of Shaare Torah Congregation in Gaithersburg, Maryland. In addition to his background as a teen and later as a professional in USY, he has a history of helping to create innovative organizations in the DC area, including The Den Collective (engaging young adults), Ramah DC Day Camp, and the Montgomery County Executive’s Faith Advisory Council. He continues to live in Gaithersburg with his wife, Marci; has 2 young adult children, Jory and Renana; and spends his free time cycling, reading, and searching out the latest innovations in prayer experiences and Jewish music.
Staff
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Claire Abramovitz
- Executive Assistant to the CEO/ Board Liaison
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Miriam Abrams-Stark
- Synagogue Consultant, Northeast District
- 401-408-9114
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Alondra Alderete
- Executive Assistant to CFO
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Mauria Atzil
- Director of Child and Youth Protection
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Benjy Behrman
- Director of USY Israel Programs
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Madeline Berger
- Marketing Manager/Graphics Designer
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Allan Bogan
- Chief Operating Officer
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Vjollca Citozi
- Accountant
- 646-579-9273
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Jennifer Fisher
- NY Metro & NJ Engagement Director- USY
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Rabbi Robin Foonberg
- Education Specialist
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Lindsay Fox
- Engagement Associate- USY
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Rivka Friedlander
- Marketing Manager
- (212) 533-7800 x113
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Isabel Hernandez
- Accounts Payable Specialist
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Joyce Juda
- Director of USY Alumni Association
- 617-964-8210
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Andi Kahclamat
- Director of Marketing and Communications
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Jason Kay
- Engagement Associate- HaNer & Tzafon
- 609-651-0891
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Ari Kornreich
- USY City Director, Los Angeles
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Roumiana Kovachev
- Senior Dues Specialist
- 646-519-9261
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Martin S. Kunoff
- Senior Director of Operations & IT
- 646-519-9280
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Sara Miriam Liben
- Director NATIV
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Barry Mael
- Senior Director of Synagogue Affiliations and Operations
- 732-738-4302
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Julie Marder
- Interim Senior Director, Teen Engagement Department- USY
- 847-714-9130
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Rose McMahon
- Accountant
- 646-519-9270
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Avram Pachter
- Director of USY Business Operations
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James Pasinosky
- HR Assistant
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Hadia Rehman
- Administrative Assistant (Synagogue Leadership Department)
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Public Relations
- Contact for PR inquiries
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Michelle Rich
- Director of Teen Travel and International Engagement- USY
- 646-519-9232
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Katie Sandler
- Seattle Engagement Director
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Vicky Schara
- Senior Director of HR
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Marc Sender
- Director of Engagement- USY
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Deb Shafran
- Assistant Director of Admissions and Parent Liaison for Nativ
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Rachel Sisk
- Synagogue Consultant, Pacific Southwest Region and Northern Pacific Region
- 415-317-9666
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Brad Sugar
- Chief Development Officer
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Linda Sussman
- Synagogue Consultant, METNY
- 516-625-6901
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Valerie Thaler
- Mid-Atlantic Synagogue Consultant
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Jo-Anne Tucker-Zemlak
- Synagogue Consultant, Southeast Seaboard
- 240-988-1545
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Parker Weber
- CHUSY Engagement Director
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Tony Westbrook, Jr.
- Racial Justice and Inclusion Specialist
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Greg Yellin
- Program Marketing Manager
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