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Rabbi, nonprofit executive, and nationally recognized Jewish and Israel educator with more than 15 years of leadership experience in strategy, communications, professional development, and organizational growth. Experienced in leading multi-state educational initiatives, securing seven-figure grant funding, building national partnerships, directing conferences, and developing innovative educational programs reaching hundreds of institutions and thousands of educators. Passionate about strengthening Jewish communal life through strategic leadership, education, and organizational innovation.

Career Highlights:

15+ years of leadership • 105 institutions served • $1.275M grant administered • 340+ educators supported • National conference director • Board member of multiple national organizations

Professional Experience

StandWithUs | Chicago, IL
May 2021Present

Managing Director, IsraelLINK

Provided executive leadership for IsraelLINK, StandWithUs's national Israel education initiative, directing organizational strategy, operations, communications, educator engagement, platform development, and institutional growth in support of Jewish schools and educators across North America.

  • Strategic Leadership & Organizational Development
    • Directed cross-functional strategy and implementation during a period of rapid organizational expansion, integrating communications, operations, professional development, partnerships, and digital platform growth.
    • Founded and directed the Etta & David Jonas Israel Educators Fellowship, a national professional development and certification program for classroom teachers and school administrators.
    • Led the comprehensive organizational rebrand of IsraelLINK, including the redesign of its website, subscription-based digital platform, educator onboarding systems, and curricular infrastructure.
    • Established strategic partnerships with leading schools, foundations, museums, conferences, and educational organizations throughout North America.
    • Expanded IsraelLINK's national reach through conference strategy, institutional partnerships, and educator engagement across day schools, congregational schools, camps, and communal organizations.
  • Communications, Marketing & Public Engagement
    • Directed all organizational communications, marketing strategy, newsletters, social media, and public-facing messaging.
    • Oversaw donor communications, grant-related initiatives, fundraising materials, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen organizational visibility and long-term sustainability.
    • Designed and facilitated national workshops, conference sessions, webinars, and professional development programs focused on Israel education, Jewish identity, and educational pedagogy.
    • Developed comprehensive communication and engagement systems supporting educator recruitment, onboarding, retention, subscription renewals, and professional learning communities.
  • Operations & Organizational Management
    • Led organizational operations, project management infrastructure, and internal communication systems to improve efficiency, coordination, and strategic decision-making.
    • Designed and implemented CRM systems, educator tracking tools, reporting structures, and digital onboarding processes that strengthened organizational scalability and user experience.
    • Supervised staff, consultants, and interns while fostering collaborative leadership and cross-departmental coordination.
    • Managed multiple concurrent national initiatives involving strategic planning, communications, educator support, conferences, partnerships, and program implementation.

Midwest Regional Director, IsraelLINK

Provided strategic leadership for IsraelLINK's Midwest region, overseeing institutional partnerships, educator engagement, grant implementation, and professional development across one of the organization's largest service areas.

  • Managed relationships with 105 Jewish educational institutions throughout the Midwest, including day schools, congregational schools, camps, and community organizations.
  • Secured and administered a $1.275 million regional grant renewal, ensuring continued access to IsraelLINK programming throughout the Midwest.
  • Provided ongoing coaching, consultation, training, and professional development to 340+ classroom teachers, administrators, and Jewish educators.
  • Increased institutional retention and program participation through relationship management, strategic outreach, and customized educational support.
  • Served as the principal liaison between schools, communal stakeholders, donors, and IsraelLINK's national leadership.
  • Supported the implementation of regional onboarding systems, subscription management, communication tracking, and institutional reporting.
KEVA (formerly MasortiX) | Chicago, IL
May 2019Present

Founder & Principal Consultant

Founded and leads KEVA, an independent Jewish community consulting practice dedicated to helping emerging Jewish communities and nonprofit organizations build the structures, leadership, and strategic capacity necessary for long-term success.

  • Provides executive coaching, strategic advising, and organizational consulting to clergy, lay leaders, and nonprofit professionals.
  • Design governance structures, strategic plans, operational frameworks, and community-building initiatives that translate vision into sustainable practice.
  • Develop fundraising strategies, institutional partnerships, and leadership development programs rooted in Jewish values and best practices in nonprofit management.
  • Advise organizations on community engagement, volunteer leadership, program development, communications, and organizational growth.
  • Facilitate planning retreats, board development, and leadership workshops for Jewish communal organizations.
Hillel Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI
Jun 2018 Jun 2020

Jewish Educator & Engagement Specialist (Springboard Ezra Fellow)

Developed and implemented innovative Jewish educational programming, student leadership initiatives, and campus engagement strategies serving Jewish students across the greater Milwaukee area.

  • Partnered with student leaders representing 12 colleges and universities, contributing to two consecutive years of record-setting undergraduate engagement and approximately 20% annual growth in student participation.
  • Launched the Jewish Learning Fellowship (JLF) in Milwaukee, increasing participation by 150% year over year and establishing it as a cornerstone educational initiative.
  • Wrote and secured grant funding supporting innovative educational programs, leadership development, and supplemental student initiatives.
  • Planned and led Shabbat, holiday, and experiential Jewish educational programming, fostering vibrant Jewish communal life on campus.
  • Served as the Jewish representative to the Marquette University Affiliated Ministry as campus minister and as Co-Chair of the Spiritual and Religious Communities at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, strengthening interfaith collaboration and representing the Milwaukee Jewish community in university leadership.
Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center | Jerusalem, Israel
May 2017Jun 2018

Strategic Communications & Engagement Associate

Developed and implemented strategic communications, marketing, and engagement initiatives supporting the Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center's educational programs, alumni relations, and institutional outreach.

  • Collaborated with the Director of Engagement and Executive Director to develop integrated communications strategies promoting both short- and long-term educational programs.
  • Designed print and digital marketing materials that strengthened participant recruitment, donor engagement, and organizational visibility.
  • Managed organizational communications across newsletters, social media, websites, and press releases, reaching USCJ-affiliated congregations, Hillel campus centers, alumni, and the broader global Jewish community.
  • Supported institutional storytelling by communicating program impact, educational initiatives, and organizational priorities to diverse stakeholders.
Camp Ramah in the Berkshires | Wingdale, NY
May 2009Aug 2015

Off-Season Operations & Retreats Manager

Managed year-round operations during the camp's post-season retreat and conference program, overseeing guest services, facilities coordination, logistics, and operational planning.

  • Directed day-to-day operations for retreat groups and outside organizations utilizing the camp's facilities.
  • Served as the primary liaison between guests, vendors, and camp leadership to ensure successful program execution.
  • Supervised and trained a team of 12 seasonal staff, coordinating logistics, hospitality, and operational support.

Communications Coordinator

Directed the camp's digital media, communications, and creative services, supporting educational programming, institutional communications, and organizational marketing.

  • Led the Digital Arts Group, supervising photography, videography, radio broadcasting, and multimedia educational programming.
  • Managed photographers and videographers while overseeing the creation, organization, and archival of digital and print promotional materials.
  • Assisted senior leadership in developing and maintaining confidential camper and staff database systems.
  • Collaborated with administrative leadership across registration, operations, and office management to support organizational planning and daily operations.

Kashrut Supervisor (Mashgiach)

Represented the camp's certifying rabbi as the on-site kosher supervisor, ensuring compliance with Jewish dietary law throughout camp operations.

  • Supervised food receiving and verified kosher certification for all incoming products.
  • Monitored food preparation, kitchen operations, and serving procedures to ensure full compliance with kashrut standards.
  • Provided ongoing education and training in kashrut practices for both Jewish and non-Jewish kitchen staff.
  • Served as the on-site liaison between kitchen operations and rabbinic supervision.

Board & Organizational Leadership

Spirituality & Judaism Network (Substack)
2025Present

Managing Editor

Co-lead an online publication exploring contemporary Jewish thought, spirituality, and public theology.

  • Oversee editorial planning, contributor development, and publication strategy.
  • Edit original essays while cultivating a growing network of writers and educators.
  • Guide long-term editorial vision and audience development.
American Zionist Movement | New York, NY
2021Present

Member, Board of Directors

Provide national governance and strategic leadership for the umbrella organization representing Zionist institutions throughout the United States.

  • Serve on the Executive Committee and Nominating Committee, contributing to organizational governance, strategic planning, and board development.
  • Represent the organization as a delegate to the 38th, 39th, and Extraordinary World Zionist Congresses.
  • Served as an Alternate Delegate to the 37th World Zionist Congress and the Zionist General Council.
  • Participate in national policy discussions affecting Zionist institutions and Jewish communal life.
MERCAZ USA, Inc. | New York, NY
2018Present

Vice President • Secretary

Provide executive leadership and governance for the Zionist organization of the Masorti/Conservative Movement in the United States.

  • Serve as a member of the organization's executive leadership, contributing to governance, strategic planning, and organizational policy.
  • Represent MERCAZ USA within national Zionist institutions and the broader Jewish communal landscape.
  • Elected delegate to the 38th, 39th, and Extraordinary World Zionist Congresses.
Masorti On Campus | New York, NY
20132026

President & Co-Founder

Co-founded and led the national organization supporting Conservative/Masorti Jewish life on college campuses throughout North America.

  • Developed the organization's long-term strategic vision and institutional growth plan.
  • Built partnerships with national Jewish organizations, foundations, and campus professionals.
  • Directed fundraising and organizational development initiatives supporting national programming.
  • Created leadership conferences, fellowship programs, and micro-grant initiatives serving students on 30 college campuses.
  • Advanced Conservative/Masorti student leadership and Jewish engagement through innovative campus initiatives and national collaboration.
Trad Egal Shtiebel | Chicagio, IL
20222025

Leadership Team Member

Helped guide organizational planning and governance for an independent egalitarian Jewish community in Chicago.

JamJews, Ltd. | Fayetteville, WV
20202023

Member, Board of Directors

Served on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, contributing to organizational governance and strategic planning.

Milwaukee Jewish Federation | Milwaukee, WI
20192020

Young Leadership Division Council Member

Advised federation leadership on young adult engagement and leadership development initiatives.

Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey | Paramus, NJ
20142015

Jewish Community Relations Council – Israel & World Affairs Committee

Contributed to community advocacy and public policy initiatives concerning Israel and international Jewish affairs.

Conference Leadership

Designed, directed, and led national conferences and professional development institutes advancing Israel education, Jewish leadership, experiential learning, and educator development across North America.

  1. StandWithUs Conference: Educators Track Las Vegas, NV | March 15–18, 2026

    Directed and expanded the Educators Track at the StandWithUs Conference, serving as the in-person experience for the third cohort of the Etta & David Jonas Certificate in Israel Education

    • Designed the conference's educational vision, curriculum, and professional learning experience.
    • Directed immersive workshops focused on Israel education, pedagogy, educator identity, and classroom innovation.
    • Coordinated programming, logistics, faculty recruitment, and educator engagement for 50+ educators from across North America.
    • Built partnerships with leading Jewish educational organizations to provide faculty, workshops, and collaborative learning experiences.
    • Oversaw conference communications, participant onboarding, and cohort engagement before, during, and after the conference.
  2.  StandWithUs International Conference: Educators Track Los Angeles, CA | February 27-March 2, 2025

    Directed the culminating conference experience for the second cohort of the Etta & David Jonas Israel Educators Fellowship.

    • Designed immersive professional development workshops for Jewish educators from across North America.
    • Expanded and directed GameWithUs, an experiential learning initiative featuring educational games, simulations, and innovative classroom methodologies.
    • Led conference planning, educational programming, and educator engagement.

  3. IsraelLINK Summit Chicago, IL | June 2-3, 2024

    Founded and directed IsraelLINK's inaugural educator summit, serving as the capstone experience for the pilot cohort of the Etta & David Jonas Israel Educators Fellowship.

    • Designed a two-day institute centered on Israel education pedagogy, primary-source instruction, experiential learning, and classroom innovation.
    • Directed conference logistics, educational programming, faculty coordination, and participant engagement.
    • Fostered a national professional learning community among Jewish educators committed to excellence in Israel education.

  4. StandWithUs International Conference: Israel in Focus Los Angeles, CA | March 2-5, 2024

    Created and launched the inaugural Educators Track, establishing a dedicated professional development institute within the StandWithUs International Conference.

    • Designed and facilitated a full-day educator institute for the inaugural cohort of the Etta & David Jonas Israel Educators Fellowship.
    • Created and directed GameWithUs, showcasing innovative educational games, experiential learning, and classroom engagement strategies.
    • Established a model for educator-focused programming that continued as an annual conference feature.

  5. Masorti on Campus International Student Leadership Conference | 2014–2020

    Helped design and lead the organization's annual international leadership conference for Jewish student leaders throughout North America.

    • Planned conferences hosted at the Jewish Theological Seminary, University of Maryland, Hofstra University, Rutgers University, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University, and Brandeis University.
    • Designed programming focused on Jewish identity, Zionism, pluralism, leadership development, and campus engagement.
    • Coordinated logistics, institutional partnerships, and participant experience across multiple host campuses.

Invited Lectures, Presentations & Panel Discussions

Delivered invited lectures, workshops, panel discussions, and professional development sessions on Israel education, Jewish leadership, Zionism, theology, experiential education, and contemporary Jewish life for national conferences, universities, synagogues, and communal organizations throughout North America and Israel.

National Conferences & Professional Institutes

"Israel Education in 2026" (Invited Speaker)
New Directors Institute • July 10, 2026

Jewish Educators Assembly Annual Conference • Skokie, IL • March 16–18, 2025

  • "Making Your Voice Heard in Israel: The Power of the World Zionist Congress Elections" (Invited Speaker)
  • "From Connection to Confidence: Teaching Israel with Impact" (Guest Educator)
  • "Best Practices in Israel Education" (Panelist)

"Teaching Israel to 21st Century Learners" (Invited Speaker)
RabbisUNITED Midwest Regional Conference • Chicago, IL • November 12, 2024

"Dismantling the Edifice Complex: Building a Mishkan for the 21st Century" (Invited Speaker)
Exploring Judaism / Rabbinical Assembly Tikkun Leil Shavuot • Chicago, IL • May 25, 2023

"Masorti on Campus & Beyond: Engaging Young and Emerging Adults" (Invited Speaker)
Masorti Foundation for Conservative Judaism in Israel • New York, NY • September 14, 2021

"Roundtable with the Israel Government on a World Jewry Consultation Body" (Panelist)
Israel Ministry of Diaspora Affairs & American Zionist Movement • New York, NY • December 21, 2020

"Don't Let Antisemitism Raise Its Head" (Panelist)
38th World Zionist Congress • Jerusalem, Israel • October 21, 2020

"Report: Masorti on Campus" (Invited Speaker)
MERCAZ USA General Council Meeting • New York, NY • November 11, 2018

"Report: Status of Conservative Judaism on Campus" (Invited Speaker)
USCJ Convention: Shape the Center • Schaumburg, IL • November 15, 2015

Universities

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee • Department of History of Books & Printing

  • "An Introduction to the Torah: Understanding Ancient Books" (Guest Lecturer) • February 13, 2020; October 24, 2019; March 14, 2019
  • "The Torah: Using an Ancient Book" (Guest Lecturer) • October 25, 2018

Synagogues & Community Organizations

"Building Jewish Community Workshop" (Guest Educator)
YALA Spring Shabbaton • Chicago, IL • April 25–27, 2025

"Witches in Judaism: Where Are They?" (Invited Speaker)
Beth Jacob Synagogue • Hamilton, ON • October 27, 2020

"Sukkot Reflection: Indigenous Peoples Day" (Invited Speaker)
Lakeview Beit Midrash • Chicago, IL • October 8, 2020

Publications

Professional & Scholarly Publications

  • Rush, M., & Leiderman, E. M. (Fall 2025). The Case for Making Israel the Core of Jewish Education. HaYidion: The Prizmah Journal.

Invited & Professional Essays

  • Leiderman, E. M. (February 16, 2025). Judaism: The Ultimate Sport. Aish.com.
  • Leiderman, E. M. (April 15, 2024). Embracing Kitniyot on Passover. ExploringJudaism.org.
  • Leiderman, E. M. (April 3, 2022). How to Make Your Zoom Seder Not Suck. ExploringJudaism.org.
  • Leiderman, E. M. (July 5, 2021). Masorti on Campus... MERCAZ USA. MERCAZ USA.
  • Leiderman, E. M. (October 12, 2020). A Jewish Reflection: Indigenous Peoples Day. Interfaith America / Interfaith Youth Core.
  • Leiderman, E. M. (September 12, 2020). Dvar Torah. Torah Sparks, Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem.

Newspapers & Popular Press

  • Leiderman, E. M. (October 28, 2020). A Millennial Yankee in Theodor Herzl's Court. Jewish Standard.
  • Leiderman, E. M. (May 2, 2019). Beginnings and Endings: Deuteronomy's Messages for Us. The Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle.

Times of Israel Blog

Contributing Blogger | 2017–Present

Author of an ongoing series of essays exploring Zionism, Jewish identity, Israel–Diaspora relations, contemporary Jewish thought, communal leadership, and public theology.

2026

  • Leiderman, Eric M. (July 31, 2026). America's Jewish Innovation.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (July 13, 2026). Did America Prove Herzl Wrong?
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (July 6, 2026). America, the Other Jewish Homeland.

2025

  • Leiderman, Eric M. (November 18, 2025). The Real Israel Divide No One Admits.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (September 10, 2025). Am I a Monster for Loving Israel First?
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (April 18, 2025). What Happened to Jewish Unity after October 7?
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (March 10, 2025). The Future of Zionism Is in Your Hands.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (January 31, 2025). The Jewish Question in 21st-Century America.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (January 21, 2025). 2025: The Year to Open Our Doors and Become a "Regular."

2024

  • Leiderman, Eric M. (October 1, 2024). Jewish Pride Reborn: A Rosh Hashanah Reflection.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (August 28, 2024). Does This Election Hold a Jewish Imperative?
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (January 25, 2024). Tu Bishvat: Planting Our Legacy.

2023

  • Leiderman, Eric M. (December 27, 2023). The Ruptured Pipeline of Conservative Judaism.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (December 8, 2023). Illuminating Resilience in the Festival of Lights.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (November 14, 2023). Embracing Tradition: The Power of Daily Tefillin Wrapping.

Earlier Essays

  • Leiderman, Eric M. (November 1, 2020). A Millennial Yankee in Theodor Herzl's Court (Unabridged).
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (June 19, 2017). How to Save Conservative Judaism in One Simple Step.

Public Theology & Essays

Spirituality and Judaism Network (Substack)

Contributing Author | 2024–Present

Author of an ongoing series of essays exploring Jewish spirituality, Zionism, peoplehood, Israel, ritual life, public theology, and contemporary Jewish identity. Through reflections on current events, holidays, ethics, and Jewish thought, these essays seek to connect classical Jewish wisdom with the moral and communal challenges of modern life.

2026

  • Leiderman, Eric M. (July 24, 2026). God Doesn't Take the Summer Off.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (June 26, 2026). Looking at Israel from the Outside.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (May 31, 2026). Who Is Afraid of Zion?
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (May 3, 2026). If We Don't Have to Love Each Other, What's Left of Judaism?
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (April 21, 2026). The Problem With "Pro-Israel."
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (April 10, 2026). Stricter Than Ever, Kinder Than When?
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (March 27, 2026). Passover Is the Festival of Freedom—So Why Are You Miserable?
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (February 27, 2026). Keeping Purim on Company Time.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (February 9, 2026). Why We Do This Work.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (January 1, 2026). From the Depths, We Refused to Go Silent.

2025

  • Leiderman, Eric M. (December 12, 2025). There Are Eight Lights: What Hanukkah Asks of Us.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (November 26, 2025). Judaism Is My Superpower.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (October 13, 2025). The Quiet Rebellion That Saved Jewish Hope.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (October 12, 2025). On the Cusp of a New Peace.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (October 10, 2025). The Second Yahrzeit: Living With an Open Wound.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (September 26, 2025). At the End of the World, a Well of Mercy.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (September 25, 2025). The Feast, the Fast, and the Calendar That Knows Us Too Well.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (September 18, 2025). Awaken My Soul.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (September 5, 2025). Elul and the Weight of Loyalty.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (August 22, 2025). I Found Torah in a Maple Creemee.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (August 4, 2025). How Has It Come to This.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (July 11, 2025). Balaam or Balak?
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (June 25, 2025). Let Judaism Be Judaism.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (May 28, 2025). 600 Days: The Silence That Screams.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (May 26, 2025). Yom Yerushalayim: The Miracle Before Our Eyes.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (May 22, 2025). I Didn't Know Them, But I Know This.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (April 30, 2025). For Yom HaZikaron, 5785.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (April 7, 2025). Passover: The New Year of "We."
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (March 14, 2025). The Unbreakable Pintele Yid.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (March 9, 2025). Zachor: Our Responsibility to Remember.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (February 21, 2025). Repro Shabbat: A Jewish Commitment to Reproductive Freedom and Justice.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (February 16, 2025). 500 Days in Darkness: The Urgent Cry for the Hostages' Freedom.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (February 9, 2025). The Jewish Playbook for Life.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (January 19, 2025). Until the Last Hostage Comes Home.

2024

  • Leiderman, Eric M. (December 26, 2024). Chanukah: Rekindling Resilience, Identity, and the Light of Tradition.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (November 28, 2024). Stuffing, Gratitude, and a Dash of Jewish Wisdom: How to Transform Thanksgiving into a Sacred Celebration.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (September 30, 2024). The Enduring Battle Between Chaos and Order: A Jewish Call to Action.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (August 18, 2024). Shabbat Nachamu: A Journey from Mourning to Comfort.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (July 15, 2024). Serenity at Sea: A Prayerful Journey.
  • Leiderman, Eric M. (June 16, 2024). Marking Sacred Time: A Journey into Fatherhood and the Rabbinate.

Selected Media Coverage

Selected news articles, interviews, podcasts, and feature stories highlighting professional leadership, Jewish education, Zionism, and organizational initiatives.

National & International Media

  • Hajdenberg, J. (July 1, 2024). Hadar's New Plan Has It Minting Rabbis, Opening Synagogues and Sending Teens to Israel. Is It a Denomination Now? Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
  • Salant, I., & Wecker, M. (November 15, 2023). DC Rally Attendee: "It Felt Like Every Jew in the World Was There With Us." Jewish News Syndicate.
  • Pollak, S. (November 18, 2015). Conservatives Emphasize Youth in Biennial Push. Washington Jewish Week.
  • "USCJ Announces Winner of the 2015 Shoshana S. Cardin Leadership Award." (November 16, 2015). eJewish Philanthropy.

Jewish Communal Press

  • Golub, R. (August 27, 2018). Hillel Milwaukee Pumps Up Staff, Jewish Education. The Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle.
  • Palmer, J. (March 22, 2018). Continuity Is Not a Numbers Game. Jewish Standard.
  • Goldrich, L. (January 26, 2017). Rutgers to Host Masorti on Campus Shabbaton. Jewish Standard.
  • Palmer, J. (May 12, 2016). Being a Conservative Jew on Campus. Jewish Standard.
  • Goldrich, L. (November 19, 2015). Asking the Right Questions. Jewish Standard.
  • Bridwell, L. (February 6, 2015). Building Campus Community. Baltimore Jewish Times.
  • "Conservative Youth Seek Campus Revival." (January 22, 2014). New Jersey Jewish News.
  • Palmer, J. (January 17, 2014). Resurrecting Koach? Jewish Standard.
  • Goldrich, L. (June 21, 2013). Koach Closes. Jewish Standard.

Organizational Publications & Media

  • "Hillel News: No One Is Alone." (March 16, 2020). Hillel International.
  • Goldrich, L. (March 12, 2020). Leaving Institutional Egos Behind. Jewish Standard.
  • Gringauz, L. (January 28, 2020). Your Vote Matters! [Podcast]. TC Jewfolk.
  • Esserman, R. (November–December 2015). BU Student Eric M. Leiderman Wins 2015 Shoshana S. Cardin Leadership Award. The Reporter, XLIV(48), 1–4.

Broadcasting & Digital Media Leadership

Kol Ramah 102.3 FM | Wingdale, NY
20112014

Station Manager • On-Air Talent • Producer

Directed educational broadcasting and multimedia programming for Camp Ramah's student-operated radio station.

  • Led radio broadcasting, podcast production, photography, and multimedia education for campers ages 8–16.
  • Supervised student broadcasters while developing curriculum in radio production, interviewing, journalism, and digital storytelling.
  • Managed station operations, branding, website development, and audience engagement through emerging digital media platforms.
  • Oversaw live broadcasts and special programming supporting camp-wide educational initiatives.
WHRW 90.5 FM | Binghamton, NY
20152016

On-Air Talent & Producer

  • Moderated and produced The Religious Panel, a weekly interfaith discussion program exploring religion, ethics, and contemporary issues.
  • Produced live broadcasts and facilitated conversations among religious leaders representing diverse faith traditions.
WSAM 105.3 FM | West Hartford, CT
20102012

On-Air Talent & Producer

  • Produced music, talk, and public affairs programming while developing foundational experience in live broadcasting, audio production, and radio operations.

Education, Degree Programs

Academy for Torah Initiatives and Directions (ATID) | Jerusalem, Israel
2024

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

Fellowships & Educational Cohorts

Mandel Teacher Educator Institute (MTEI) | Chicago, IL
Present

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

Professional Licenses & 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 • July 2024

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

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

Awarded as the second recipient of USCJ's national leadership award recognizing exceptional vision, creativity, and emerging leadership within Conservative Judaism and the broader Jewish communal world.

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

Recognized for excellence in digital media leadership and social media strategy through work with Radio Kol Ramah, Camp Ramah in the Berkshires.