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Professional Experience

StandWithUs | Chicago, IL
May 2021Present

Managing Director, IsraelLINK

Led strategic growth, organizational operations, communications, educator engagement, and platform development for IsraelLINK, a national Israel education initiative serving Jewish schools and educators across North America.

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Growth

      • Directed cross-functional strategy and implementation during a period of rapid organizational expansion, overseeing communications, professional development, partnerships, operations, and platform growth.
      • Founded and led the Etta & David Jonas Israel Educators Fellowship, a national professional development and certification program for classroom teachers and school administrators.
      • Led the organizational rebrand and modernization of IsraelLINK, including development of a redesigned website, subscription-based digital learning platform, educator onboarding systems, and updated curricular infrastructure.
      • Cultivated strategic partnerships with leading organizations in Jewish and Israel education, including schools, foundations, museums, conferences, and communal institutions.
      • Expanded IsraelLINK’s national footprint through conference strategy, educator outreach, and institutional relationship-building across day schools, supplementary schools, camps, and communal organizations.

Communications, Marketing & Public Engagement

      • Directed all external communications, marketing strategy, newsletters, social media, and public-facing messaging, significantly increasing educator engagement and institutional visibility.
      • Managed donor communications, grant-related initiatives, fundraising support materials, and stakeholder engagement efforts to ensure mission alignment and organizational growth.
      • Designed and facilitated educator workshops, conference presentations, webinars, and professional development experiences focused on Israel education, Jewish identity, and pedagogy.
      • Developed large-scale communication systems and campaigns supporting educator recruitment, retention, subscription renewals, and professional learning communities.

Operations, Systems & Team Leadership

      • Oversaw operational systems, project management infrastructure, and internal communications to improve organizational efficiency, workflow coordination, and data-informed decision-making.
      • Implemented reporting systems, educator tracking tools, CRM/database structures, and digital onboarding processes to support institutional scalability and user experience.
      • Supervised staff, consultants, and interns while fostering collaborative team culture and cross-departmental coordination.
      • Managed complex multi-stakeholder initiatives simultaneously, balancing strategic planning, program execution, communications, and educator support across national programs.

Midwest Regional Director, IsraelLINK

Led IsraelLINK’s Midwest regional strategy, overseeing educator engagement, institutional partnerships, grant implementation, and professional development across one of the organization’s largest service areas.

  • Managed and expanded relationships with 105 Jewish educational institutions across the Midwest, including day schools, supplementary schools, camps, and communal organizations.
  • Successfully secured and administered a $1.275 million regional grant renewal, ensuring continued access to IsraelLINK programming and educator resources throughout the Midwest.
  • Directed regional educator engagement initiatives, providing training, coaching, and ongoing support to more than 340 classroom teachers, school administrators, and Jewish educators.
  • Increased institutional retention and program participation through strategic outreach, relationship management, and customized educator support.
  • Facilitated professional development workshops, consultations, and conference presentations focused on Israel education, Jewish identity, and classroom pedagogy.
  • Served as the primary regional liaison between schools, donors, communal stakeholders, and national IsraelLINK leadership.
  • Supported the implementation of organizational systems for educator onboarding, subscription management, communication tracking, and institutional reporting.
KEVA (formerly MasortiX) | Chicago, IL
May 2019Present

Founder & Principal Consultant

  • Founded and lead a Jewish community consulting practice supporting grassroots and emerging communities
  • Provide strategic advising, coaching, and infrastructure support to help leaders translate vision into sustainable practice
  • Develop organizational frameworks, programs, and fundraising strategies rooted in Jewish values and real-world community needs
Hillel Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI
Jun 2018 Jun 2020

Jewish Educator & Engagement Specialist, Springboard Ezra Fellow

  • Collaborated with student leaders from 12 colleges and universities in the Milwaukee area, resulting in two years of record-setting undergraduate engagement at a growth rate of 20% annually
  • Successfully launched the Jewish Learning Fellowship (JLF), achieving a participation growth rate of 150% year over year
  • Wrote and received several grants for supplemental programs
  • Managed Shabbat and Jewish holidays services, as well as provided experiential Jewish learning for all Hillel activities
  • Served as the representative for the Jewish community, holding the position of campus minister for Marquette University Affiliated Ministry and co-chair of the Spiritual and Religious Communities at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center | Jerusalem, Israel
May 2017Jun 2018

Strategic Communications & Engagement Associate

  • Collaborated with the Director of Engagement and worked closely with the Executive Director to develop compelling external messaging for both short- and long-term programs
  • Created flexible template-based promotional materials to recruit program participants and showcase programmatic success to donors effectively
  • Disseminated news, events, and educational materials to USCJ-affiliated congregations, alumni groups, Hillel campus centers, and the global Jewish community through newsletters, social media channels, dynamic web platforms, and press releases
Camp Ramah in the Berkshires | Englewood, NJ | Wingdale, NY
May 2009Aug 2015

Off-Season Operations & Retreats Manager

  • Oversaw camp side operations and logistics during post-season use of the property, liason between guests and Camp
  • Supervised a team of 12 staff members 

Communications Coordinator

  • Headed the Digital Arts Group, supervising photography, video, and radio educational programs
  • Managed staff photographers and videographers, oversaw content creation and cataloging for digital and print promotional materials
  • Assisted the Director and Associate Director with database development for sensitive camper and staff information
  • Collaborated with the Registrar, Operations Manager, and Office Manager on various administrative tasks

Kashrut Supervisor / Mashgiach

  • Acted as an on-site supervisor and inspector, representing the certifying rabbi (Rav Hamachshir)
  • Supervised all food deliveries; ensured all food arriving at Camp had approved Kosher certification
  • Monitored on-site food preparation, ensuring compliance with Jewish dietary guidelines
  • Held an educational role in explaining Kashrut rules to both the Jewish and non-Jewish staff 

Lay Leadership Experience

Spirituality and Judaism Network | Substack
2025Present

Managing Editor

  • Oversees contributor engagement, content planning, and community development
  • Develops original content, edits submissions, and fosters a network of contributors
  • Collaborates with co-founders to grow the publication’s readership and impact
American Zionist Movement | New York, NY
2021Present

Member, Board of Directors

MERCAZ USA, Inc. | New York, NY
2018Present

Vice President • Secretary

  • Executive Committee • Nominating Committee • Representative to the American Zionist Movement
  • Delegate to Extraordinary Zionist Congress (2023), 38th, & 39th World Zionist Congresses (2020, 2023, 2025)
  • Alternate Delegate to the Zionist General Council • Alternate Delegate to 37th World Zionist Congress (2015)
Masorti On Campus | New York, NY
20132026

President & Co-Founder

  • Developed the organization's long-term vision and goals, aligning them with strategic planning initiatives
  • Led fundraising efforts, generating support by cultivating relationships with established national organizations
  • Established and maintained partnerships within the global Masorti (Conservative) Movement, focusing on student outreach
  • Facilitated effective campus and community outreach, including six national student leadership conferences, a multi-campus student fellowship pilot program, and a multi-campus micro-grant venture funding unique programs at 30 institutions
Trad Egal Shtiebel | Chicagio, IL
20222025

Member, The Leadership Team

JamJews, Ltd. | Fayetteville, WV
20202023

Member, Board of Directors • Executive Committee

Milwaukee Jewish Federation | Milwaukee, WI
20192020

Member, Young Leadership Division Council

Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey | Paramus, NJ
20142015

Member, Jewish Community Relations Council • Israel and World Affairs Committee

Radio Broadcast Experience

WHRW 90.5 FM | Binghamton, NY
20152016

On-Air Talent, Producer

  • Moderated and produced The Religious Panel, a weekly talk show
Kol Ramah 102.3 FM | Wingdale, NY
20112014

Radio Station Manager, On-Air Talent, Producer

  • Developed curriculum and taught radio broadcasting to children and teens ages 8-16
  • Oversaw live broadcasts, podcast production, brand development, and website traffic growth with social media integration
WSAM 105.3 FM | West Hartford, CT
20102012

On-Air Talent, Producer

Education, Degree Programs

Academy for Torah Initiatives and Directions (ATID) | Jerusalem, Israel
In Progress

Rabbinic Ordination

Rabbi Dr. Chaim Brovender, PhD & Rabbi Dr. Dovid Fink, PhD

Yeshivat M'vakair Cholim | Cleveland, OH
2023

Rabbinic Ordination

Rabbi Benyamin Vineburg, BCC

Binghamton University | Binghamton, NY
2016

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology and Religious Studies

Education, Certificate Programs

Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership | Chicago, IL
2026

Leadership Certificate in Combating Antisemitism for Professionals

Northwestern University | Chicago, IL
2025

Certificate in Jewish Leadership (Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership)

M²: The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education | Evanston, IL
2023

Certificate in Values-based Education

The iCenter | Northbrook, IL
2023

Certificate in Conflict Education

Education, Additional Cohorts & Fellowships

Institute for Curriculum Services | San Francisco, CA
2023

Teaching the History of European Antisemitism (Launch Cohort)

Teaching the History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict Using Primary Sources (Winter 2023 Asynchronous Cohort)

JOIN for Justice | Boston, MA
2021

Don't Kvetch, Organize!: Conservative Movement Cohort

American Jewish University | Los Angeles, CA
2019

Ziering Brandeis Collegiate Institute (BCI)

Bar-Ilan University | Ramat Gan, Israel
2018

Fellowship, Lookstein Center for Jewish Education

Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem | Jerusalem, Israel
2018

Fellowship, Talmud and Jewish Philosophy

The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) | New York, NY
2016

Fellowship, Talmud and Rabbinic Literature

Nativ College Leadership Program in Israel
2010

Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem; Certificate in Jewish Educator Training

Licenses & Professional Certifications

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Issued February 2023

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB™)
International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC)
Issued January 2023

AKO Mashgiach Certificate — cRc Edition
Kosher Institute of America, Association of Kashrus Organizations (AKO), and Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc)
Issued August 2021

Honors & Awards

36 Under 36: Double Chai in the Chi
Jewish Chicago: The JUF Magazine & Young Leadership Division (YLD) | July 2024

Recognized as one of Chicago’s leading young Jewish professionals for contributions to Jewish education, communal leadership, and Israel engagement.

Shoshana S. Cardin Leadership Award
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ) | Second Recipient | November 2015

National leadership award recognizing exceptional vision, creativity, and emerging leadership within Conservative Judaism and the Jewish communal world.

Best Social Media Director — Management Award
Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) | January 2015

Awarded for leadership and digital media work with Radio Kol Ramah, Camp Ramah in the Berkshires.

Conferences

  1. StandWithUs Conference: Educators Track Las Vegas, NV | March 15–18, 2026
    • Directed and expanded the Educators Track at the StandWithUs International Conference, serving as the culminating in-person experience for Cohort Gimel of the Etta & David Jonas IsraelLINK Certificate in Israel Education.
    • Designed and facilitated immersive professional development workshops focused on values-driven Israel education, pedagogy, classroom innovation, and educator identity formation.
    • Coordinated programming, logistics, and educator engagement for more than 50 participating classroom teachers, school administrators, and Jewish educators from across North America.
    • Developed partnerships with leading organizations in Jewish and Israel education to provide high-level faculty, workshops, and collaborative learning opportunities throughout the conference.
    • Oversaw conference communications, cohort engagement, onboarding systems, and educator support before and during the conference experience.
  2.  StandWithUs International Conference: Educators Track Los Angeles, CA | February 27-March 2, 2025
    • Led the culminating conference experience for the second cohort of the Etta & David Jonas IsraelLINK Certificate in Israel Education.
    • Designed and facilitated educator workshops and immersive professional development sessions attended by classroom teachers and Jewish educators from across North America.
    • Expanded and directed GameWithUs, an interactive experiential learning initiative showcasing innovative educational games, simulations, and classroom engagement strategies for middle school, high school, and college audiences.
  3. IsraelLINK Summit Chicago, IL | June 2-3, 2024
    • Organized and directed a two-day educator summit serving as the capstone experience for the pilot cohort of the Etta & David Jonas IsraelLINK Certificate in Israel Education.
    • Designed immersive sessions focused on Israel education pedagogy, primary source analysis, experiential learning, and innovative classroom methodology.
    • Facilitated collaborative professional development opportunities that strengthened educator networks and advanced values-driven Israel education practices.
  4. StandWithUs International Conference: Israel in Focus Los Angeles, CA | March 2-5, 2024
    • Launched and led the Educators Track, a dedicated professional development initiative for Jewish educators within the StandWithUs International Conference.
    • Designed and facilitated a full-day educator institute for 30 participants, marking the inaugural cohort of the Etta & David Jonas IsraelLINK Certificate in Israel Education.

    • Created and directed GameWithUs, an interactive educational showcase highlighting classroom-ready learning games, experiential education models, and student engagement strategies.

  5. Masorti on Campus International Student Leadership Conference 2014–2020 | Annual Signature Program
    • Played a leadership role in organizing Masorti on Campus’s flagship international student leadership conference, bringing together Jewish student leaders from across North America.
    • Helped design immersive programming centered on Jewish identity, Zionism, pluralism, religious leadership, and campus community-building.

    • Coordinated conference logistics, institutional partnerships, and student engagement initiatives across multiple host campuses, including:

      • Jewish Theological Seminary of America (JTS), New York City — 2014
      • University of Maryland, College Park, MD — 2015
      • Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY — 2016
      • Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ — 2017
      • University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA — 2018
      • Columbia University, New York City — 2019

      • Brandeis University, Waltham, MA — 2020

Invited Presentations & Panels

  1. Guest Educator. “Building Jewish Community Workshop.” YALA Spring Shabbaton. Chicago, IL. April 25–27, 2025.
  2. Invited Speaker. “Making Your Voice Heard in Israel: The Power of the World Zionist Congress Elections.” Jewish Educators Assembly Annual Conference. Skokie, IL. March 18, 2025.
  3. Guest Educator. “From Connection to Confidence: Teaching Israel with Impact.” Jewish Educators Assembly Annual Conference. Skokie, IL. March 17, 2025.
  4. Panelist. “Best Practices in Israel Education.” Jewish Educators Assembly Annual Conference. Skokie, IL. March 16, 2025.
  5. Invited Speaker. “Teaching Israel to 21st Century Learners.” RabbisUNITED Midwest Regional Conference. Chicago, IL. November 12, 2024.
  6. Invited Speaker. “Dismantling the Edifice Complex: Building a Mishkan for the 21st Century.” Exploring Judaism / Rabbinical Assembly Tikkun Leil Shavuot 5783. Chicago, IL. May 25, 2023.
  7. Invited Speaker. “Masorti on Campus & Beyond: Engaging Young and Emerging Adults.” Masorti Foundation for Conservative Judaism in Israel. New York, NY. September 14, 2021.
  8. Panelist. “Roundtable with the Israel Government on a World Jewry Consultation Body.” Israel Ministry of Diaspora Affairs & American Zionist Movement. New York, NY. December 21, 2020.
  9. Invited Speaker. “Witches in Judaism: Where Are They?” Beth Jacob Synagogue. Hamilton, ON. October 27, 2020.
  10. Panelist. “Don’t Let Antisemitism Raise Its Head.” 38th World Zionist Congress. Jerusalem, Israel. October 21, 2020.
  11. Invited Speaker. “Sukkot Reflection: Indigenous Peoples Day.” Lakeview Beit Midrash. Chicago, IL. October 8, 2020.
  12. Guest Lecturer. “An Introduction to the Torah: Understanding Ancient Books.” History of Books & Printing, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Milwaukee, WI. February 13, 2020; October 24, 2019; March 14, 2019.
  13. Invited Speaker. “Report: Masorti on Campus.” MERCAZ USA General Council Meeting. New York, NY. November 11, 2018.
  14. Guest Lecturer. “The Torah: Using an Ancient Book.” History of Books & Printing, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Milwaukee, WI. October 25, 2018.
  15. Invited Speaker. “Report: Status of Conservative Judaism on Campus.” General Assembly of Kehillot Meeting, USCJ Convention: Shape the Center. Schaumburg, IL. November 15, 2015.

Media Coverage & Popular Press

  1. Hajdenberg, J. (2024, July 1). “Hadar’s new plan has it minting rabbis, opening synagogues and sending teens to Israel. Is it a denomination now?” Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  2. Salant, I., & Wecker, M. (2023, November 15). “DC rally attendee: ‘It felt like every Jew in the world was there with us.’” Jewish News Syndicate.
  3. “Hillel News: No One Is Alone.” (2020, March 16). Hillel International.
  4. Goldrich, L. (2020, March 12). “Leaving Institutional Egos Behind.” Jewish Standard.
  5. Gringauz, L. (2020, January 28). “Your Vote Matters!” [Podcast episode]. TC Jewfolk.
  6. Golub, R. (2018, August 27). “Hillel Milwaukee Pumps Up Staff, Jewish Education.” The Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle.
  7. Palmer, J. (2018, March 22). “Continuity Is Not a Numbers Game.” Jewish Standard.
  8. Goldrich, L. (2017, January 26). “Rutgers to Host Masorti on Campus Shabbaton.” Jewish Standard.
  9. Palmer, J. (2016, May 12). “Being a Conservative Jew on Campus.” Jewish Standard.
  10. Esserman, R. (2015, November–December). “BU Student Eric M. Leiderman Wins 2015 Shoshana S. Cardin Leadership Award.” The Reporter (Binghamton, NY), XLIV(48), 1, 4.
  11. Goldrich, L. (2015, November 19). “Asking the Right Questions.” Jewish Standard.
  12. Pollak, S. (2015, November 18). “Conservatives Emphasize Youth in Biennial Push.” Washington Jewish Week.
  13. “USCJ Announces Winner of 2015 Shoshana S. Cardin Leadership Award.” (2015, November 16). eJewish Philanthropy.
  14. Bridwell, L. (2015, February 6). “Building Campus Community.” Baltimore Jewish Times.
  15. “Conservative Youth Seek Campus Revival.” (2014, January 22). New Jersey Jewish News.
  16. Palmer, J. (2014, January 17). “Resurrecting Koach?” Jewish Standard.
  17. Goldrich, L. (2013, June 21). “Koach Closes.” Jewish Standard.

Selected Publications & Essays

  1. Rush, M., & Leiderman, E. (Fall 2025). “The Case for Making Israel the Core of Jewish Education.” HaYidion: The Prizmah Journal.
  2. Leiderman, E. (2025, February 16). “Judaism: The Ultimate Sport.” Aish.com.
  3. Leiderman, E. M. (2024, April 15). “Embracing Kitniyot on Passover.” ExploringJudaism.org.
  4. Leiderman, E. M. (2022, April 3). “How to Make Your Zoom Seder Not Suck.” ExploringJudaism.org.
  5. Leiderman, E. M. (2021, July 5). “Masorti on Campus . . . MERCAZ USA.” MERCAZ USA.
  6. Leiderman, E. M. (2020, October 28). “A Millennial Yankee in Theodor Herzl’s Court.” Jewish Standard.
  7. Leiderman, E. M. (2020, October 12). “A Jewish Reflection: Indigenous Peoples Day.” Interfaith America / Interfaith Youth Core.
  8. Leiderman, E. M. (2020, September 12). “Dvar Torah.” Torah Sparks, Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem.
  9. Leiderman, E. M. (2019, May 2). “Beginnings and Endings: Deuteronomy’s Messages for Us.” The Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle.

Times of Israel Blogs

  1. Leiderman, E. M. (2025, November 18). “The Real Israel Divide No One Admits.” The Times of Israel.
  2. Leiderman, E. M. (2025, September 10). “Am I a Monster for Loving Israel First?” The Times of Israel.
  3. Leiderman, E. M. (2025, April 18). “What Happened to Jewish Unity after October 7?” The Times of Israel.
  4. Leiderman, E. M. (2025, March 10). “The Future of Zionism Is in Your Hands.” The Times of Israel.
  5. Leiderman, E. M. (2025, January 31). “The Jewish Question in 21st-Century America.” The Times of Israel.
  6. Leiderman, E. M. (2025, January 21). “2025: The Year to Open Our Doors and Become a ‘Regular.’” The Times of Israel.
  7. Leiderman, E. M. (2024, October 1). “Jewish Pride Reborn: A Rosh Hashanah Reflection.” The Times of Israel.
  8. Leiderman, E. M. (2024, August 28). “Does This Election Hold a Jewish Imperative?” The Times of Israel.
  9. Leiderman, E. M. (2024, January 25). “Tu Bishvat: Planting Our Legacy.” The Times of Israel.
  10. Leiderman, E. M. (2023, December 27). “The Ruptured Pipeline of Conservative Judaism.” The Times of Israel.
  11. Leiderman, E. M. (2023, December 8). “Illuminating Resilience in the Festival of Lights.” The Times of Israel.
  12. Leiderman, E. M. (2023, November 14). “Embracing Tradition: The Power of Daily Tefillin Wrapping.” The Times of Israel.
  13. Leiderman, E. M. (2020, November 1). “A Millennial Yankee in Theodor Herzl’s Court (Unabridged).” The Times of Israel.
  14. Leiderman, E. M. (2017, June 19). “How to Save Conservative Judaism in One Simple Step.” The Times of Israel.

Selected Essays & Public Theology

Spirituality and Judaism Network (Substack), 2024–Present

Author of an ongoing series of essays exploring Jewish spirituality, Zionism, peoplehood, contemporary theology, Israel, ritual life, and Jewish identity in modern society. Selected essays include:

  1. “If We Don’t Have to Love Each Other, What’s Left of Judaism?” (2026)
  2. “The Problem With ‘Pro-Israel’” (2026)
  3. "Stricter Than Ever, Kinder Than When?" (2026)
  4. “Passover Is the Festival of Freedom—So Why Are You Miserable?” (2026)
  5. "Keeping Purim on Company Time" (2026)
  6. "Why We Do This Work" (2026)
  7. “From the Depths, We Refused to Go Silent” (2026)
  8. “There Are Eight Lights: What Hanukkah Asks of Us” (2025)
  9. “Judaism Is My Superpower” (2025)
  10. “The Quiet Rebellion That Saved Jewish Hope” (2025)
  11. "On the Cusp of a New Peace" (2025)
  12. “The Second Yahrzeit: Living With an Open Wound” (2025)
  13. “At the End of the World, a Well of Mercy” (2025)
  14. "The Feast, the Fast, and the Calendar That Knows Us Too Well" (2025)
  15. "Awaken My Soul" (2025)
  16. "Elul and the Weight of Loyalty" (2025)
  17. "I Found Torah in a Maple Creemee" (2025)
  18. "How Has It Come to This" (2025)
  19. "Balaam or Balak?" (2025)
  20. “Let Judaism Be Judaism” (2025)
  21. “600 Days: The Silence That Screams” (2025)
  22. “Yom Yerushalayim: The Miracle Before Our Eyes” (2025)
  23. "I Didn’t Know Them, But I Know This" (2025)
  24. "For Yom HaZikaron, 5785" (2025)
  25. “Passover: The New Year of ‘We’” (2025)
  26. “The Unbreakable Pintele Yid” (2025)
  27. "Zachor: Our Responsibility to Remember" (2025)
  28. “Repro Shabbat: A Jewish Commitment to Reproductive Freedom and Justice” (2025)
  29. "500 Days in Darkness: The Urgent Cry for the Hostages’ Freedom" (2025)
  30. “The Jewish Playbook for Life” (2025)
  31. "Until the Last Hostage Comes Home" (2025)
  32. “Chanukah: Rekindling Resilience, Identity, and the Light of Tradition” (2024)
  33. "Stuffing, Gratitude, and a Dash of Jewish Wisdom: How to Transform Thanksgiving into a Sacred Celebration" (2024)
  34. “The Enduring Battle Between Chaos and Order: A Jewish Call to Action” (2024)
  35. "Shabbat Nachamu: A Journey from Mourning to Comfort" (2024)
  36. “Serenity at Sea: A Prayerful Journey” (2024)
  37. “Marking Sacred Time: A Journey into Fatherhood and the Rabbinate” (2024)