Name | Email Address | Interested in collaboration, applied research, presenting | Current affiliation type(s) | Name of that/those institution(s) | ASSJ or NRJE member | Most advanced degree received | Year they received their most advanced degree | Institution from which they received their most advanced degree | For those who do applied research: Type(s) of research they are able to do | Discipline(s) | Methodologies used in their research | Jewish communities in various regions | Specific region | Groups of Jews within the US | Denominations / religiosities | Jewish organization types | Topics within Jewish education | Other topics | Website or online CV | ResearchGate | Academia.edu | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Phone | Gender | Decade of birth |
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| Adi Ciner | adiciner@gmail.com | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations | University/college/seminary, Jewish educational institution | Yeshiva University | NRJE | Masters in progress | 2015-present | Yeshiva University | Field or organizational mapping, Implementation study, Program development, Program evaluation, Strategic planning | Education, Jewish studies, Psychology | Statistical analysis, Surveys | Israel, North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Children, College students, Emerging adults, Israeli-American Jews, Teens | Orthodox Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism, Unaffiliated Jews | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Community centers, Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools, Preschools / early childhood education, Summer camps, Synagogues, Youth groups / movements | Counseling, Leadership, Learning, Philosophy, Teaching, Teaching preparation, Theory | College campuses, Conversion, Diaspora Jews’ connections to Israel, Jewish education, Jewish identities, Mentoring / coaching, Organizational development, Ritual | 215-498-2529 | Male | 1990s | |||||||
| Adi Raz | adiraz@umich.edu | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | The University of Michigan | Neither, but I'm planning to join/rejoin NRJE soon. | Doctorate | 2005-2009 | JTS | Program development, Program evaluation | Education, Jewish studies, Linguistics, Hebrew language | Analysis of existing data, Focus groups, Interviews, Statistical analysis, Surveys | Israel, North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Children, College students | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Orthodox Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism | Day schools | Curriculum, Learning, Special needs, Teaching, Teaching preparation | College campuses, Jewish education, Language | https://lsa.umich.edu/middleeast/people/faculty/adi-raz.html | Female | 1970s | |||||||
| Adina Bankier-Karp | adina.bankier-karp@monash.edu | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary, Jewish educational institution | Monash University, Melbourne Australia; Mount Scopus Memorial College, Melbourne, Australia | ASSJ | Doctorate in progress | In progress | Monash University | Large-scale population study, Mixed-method research (qualitative and quantitative methods) | Demography, Education, Jewish studies, Statistics, Social Science | Analysis of existing data, Interviews, Statistical analysis, Surveys | Australia / Oceania | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Orthodox Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism, Traditional (AKA Nominally Orthodox) Jews | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools, Summer camps, Synagogues, Youth groups / movements | Curriculum, Leadership, Learning, Teaching, Teaching preparation | Demographic trends / population estimates, Diaspora Jews’ connections to Israel, Holocaust, Jewish education, Jewish identities | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Adina_Bankier-Karp | coming soon | Female | 1970s | |||||||
| Agnes Katalin Kelemen | Kelemen_Agi@phd.ceu.edu | Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | Central European University (Budapest) | ASSJ | Doctorate in progress | 2015-present | Central European University | Program development, Program evaluation | Area studies (e.g., American studies, Middle Eastern studies), History, Jewish studies, Religious studies | Analysis of existing data, History, Mapping - Geographic Information System (GIS) | Europe | Central Europe | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Unaffiliated Jews | Community centers, Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Heritage travel / tourism, Museums, Summer camps | Leadership, Teaching | Antisemitism, Holocaust, Jewish identities | https://history.ceu.edu/people/agnes-katalin-kelemen | https://ceu.academia.edu/AgnesKelemen | https://ceu.academia.edu/AgnesKelemen | https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-kelemen-90a86328/?originalSubdomain=hu | Female | 1990s | ||||
| Andrea Lieber | lieber@dickinson.edu | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | Dickinson College | NRJE | Doctorate | 1995-1999 | Columbia University | Field or organizational mapping, Needs assessment, Program development, Strategic assessment, Strategic planning | Jewish studies, Religious studies | Focus groups, History, Interviews, Philosophy | North America (US and Canada) | Children, College students, Emerging adults, Jewish communal professionals (e.g., clergy, organization executives), Small-town/rural Jews, Women | Female | 1960s | ||||||||||||
| Ari Y Kelman | aykelman@stanford.edu | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | Stanford University | Both ASSJ and NRJE | Doctorate | 2000-2004 | NYU | Area studies (e.g., American studies, Middle Eastern studies), Education, Jewish studies, Religious studies | Ethnography, Focus groups, History, Interviews | North America (US and Canada) | ||||||||||||||||
| Avital Karpman | akarpman@umd.edu | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | University of Maryland | NRJE | Doctorate | 2005-2009 | York University | Field or organizational mapping, Implementation study, Needs assessment, Program development, Program evaluation, Strategic assessment, Strategic planning | Education, Linguistics, Hebrew | Ethnography, Focus groups, Interviews | Israel, North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Children, College students | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Orthodox Jews / Judaism, Reconstructionist Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Renewal Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism, Unaffiliated Jews | Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools, Universities | Curriculum, Learning, Teaching, Teaching preparation | College campuses, Diaspora Jews’ connections to Israel, Jewish identities, Language | https://jewishstudies.umd.edu/faculty/Avital-Karpman | Female | 1980s | |||||||
| Benjamin M. Jacobs | profbenjacobs@gmail.com | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | The George Washington University | NRJE | Doctorate | 2005-2009 | Teachers College, Columbia University | Field or organizational mapping, Program development, Program evaluation | Area studies (e.g., American studies, Middle Eastern studies), Education, History, Jewish studies | Analysis of existing data, Ethnography, Focus groups, History, Interviews, Philosophy | North America (US and Canada) | Children, College students, Emerging adults, Teens | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Arts institutions, Community centers, Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools, Heritage travel / tourism, Museums, Organizations - general or other, Summer camps | Curriculum, Learning, Philosophy, Teaching, Teaching preparation, Theory | Jewish education | linkedin.com/in/benjamin-m-jacobs-02346970 | Male | 1970s | ||||||||
| Beth Cousens | bethcousens@gmail.com | Jewish Federation | The Jewish Federations of North America | Both ASSJ and NRJE | Doctorate | 2005-2009 | Brandeis University | Field or organizational mapping, Implementation study, Needs assessment, Program development, Program evaluation, Strategic assessment, Strategic planning | Education, Jewish studies, Sociology | Analysis of existing data, Ethnography, Focus groups, Interviews, Statistical analysis, Surveys | North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Baby Boomers, College students, Emerging adults, Singles | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Independent minyanim / spiritual communities, Organizations - general or other, Philanthropic, Preschools / early childhood education, Summer camps, Synagogues, Youth groups / movements | Leadership, Learning, Teaching, Theory | Families / raising children, Intermarriage / multi-heritage families, Jewish education, Jewish identities, Lifecycle events, Mentoring / coaching, Organizational development | bethcousens.com | Female | 1970s | |||||||||
| Bethamie Horowitz | bethamie@gmail.com | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | Both ASSJ and NRJE | Doctorate | 1985-1989 | The Graduate Center- CUNY | Field or organizational mapping, Implementation study, Large-scale population study, Program evaluation | Anthropology, Area studies (e.g., American studies, Middle Eastern studies), Demography, Education, Psychology, Sociology | Analysis of existing data, Ethnography, Focus groups, Interviews, Surveys | Israel, North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Baby Boomers, College students, Emerging adults, Israeli-American Jews, Jewish communal professionals (e.g., clergy, organization executives), Urban Jews, Women | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Orthodox Jews / Judaism, Reconstructionist Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Renewal Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism, Unaffiliated Jews | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Arts institutions, Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Heritage travel / tourism, Independent minyanim / spiritual communities, Museums, Organizations - general or other, Philanthropic, Social justice, Summer camps, Synagogues, Youth groups / movements | Leadership, sociology of Jewish Education; | Activism, Arts and culture, College campuses, Demographic trends / population estimates, Diaspora Jews’ connections to Israel, Gender, Jewish education, Jewish identities, Lifecycle events, Politics | Bethamie Horowitz | Bethamie Horowitz | https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethamie-horowitz-82124413 | 917-885-3914 | Female | 1950s | |||||
| Cantor Melissa L. Adleman | cantorah71@yahoo.com | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | Lesley University and Hebrew College | NRJE | Doctorate in progress | In progress | Lesley University | Needs assessment, Program development, Program evaluation, Strategic planning | Area studies (e.g., American studies, Middle Eastern studies), Education, History, Jewish studies, Philosophy, Religious studies, Sociology, Ethnomusicology | Analysis of existing data, Ethnography, History, Interviews | North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Children, College students, Emerging adults, Women | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism, Unaffiliated Jews | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Independent minyanim / spiritual communities, Journalism, Organizations - general or other, Philanthropic, Preschools / early childhood education, Social justice, Summer camps, Synagogues, Youth groups / movements | Counseling, Curriculum, Leadership, Learning, Philosophy, Special needs, Teaching, Teaching preparation, Theory | Activism, Arts and culture, Antisemitism, College campuses, Conversion, Demographic trends / population estimates, Diaspora Jews’ connections to Israel, Families / raising children, Gender, Holocaust, Interfaith / inter-group relations, Intermarriage / multi-heritage families, Jewish education, Jewish identities, Language, Lifecycle events, Mentoring / coaching, Organizational development, Politics, Ritual, Social class / poverty | yes | Female | 1970s | |||||||
| Carol K. Ingall | caingall@me.comm | University/college/seminary, Jewish educational institution | Jewish Theological Seminary | NRJE | Doctorate | 1990-1994 | Boston University | Program development, Program evaluation | Education, History, Religious studies | Analysis of existing data, Ethnography, Focus groups, History, Interviews | North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Children, Emerging adults, Teens, Women | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Reconstructionist Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism, Unaffiliated Jews | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Arts institutions, Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools, Museums, Summer camps, Synagogues | Curriculum, Learning, Philosophy, Teaching, Teaching preparation, Theory, moral or character education | Arts and culture, Families / raising children, Jewish identities | JTS website | Female | 1940s | ||||||||
| David Schoem | dschoem@umich.edu | Collaboration with other scholars, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | University of Michigan | Neither, but I'm planning to join/rejoin NRJE soon. | Doctorate | 1975-1979 | UC Berkeley | Strategic planning | Education, Sociology | Ethnography | North America (US and Canada) | Jewish Education in a Pluralistic Society | College campuses, Interfaith / inter-group relations, Intergroup Dialogue; Multicultural Teaching | https://lsa.umich.edu/soc/people/faculty/david-schoem.html | 734-615-6847 | Male | 1950s | |||||||||
| Deborah Skolnick Einhorn | deinhorn@hebrewcollege.edu | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | Hebrew College | NRJE | Doctorate | 2010-2014 | Brandeis University | Implementation study, Needs assessment, Program development, Strategic planning | Education, History, Jewish studies, Nonprofit management, Religious studies, Sociology | Ethnography, Focus groups, History, Interviews, Surveys | North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Children, College students, Emerging adults, Jewish communal professionals (e.g., clergy, organization executives), Women | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Orthodox Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism, Unaffiliated Jews | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools, Organizations - general or other, Philanthropic | Leadership, Learning, Special needs, Teaching, Teaching preparation | Activism, Families / raising children, Gender, Jewish education, Mentoring / coaching, Organizational development | http://www.hebrewcollege.edu/Deborah-Skolnick-Einhorn | 617-559-8618 | Female | 1970s | ||||||
| Diane Tickton Schuster | dt.schuster@verizon.net | Collaboration with other scholars | University/college/seminary, Independent scholar | Brandeis University; Hebrew Union College-LA | NRJE | Doctorate | 1985-1989 | Claremont Graduate University | Education, Psychology | Focus groups, Interviews, Surveys | North America (US and Canada) | Baby Boomers, Emerging adults, Jewish communal professionals (e.g., clergy, organization executives), Senior citizens, Women | Reform Jews / Judaism, Unaffiliated Jews | Adult Jewish educational institutions | Learning, Teaching, Teaching preparation | Jewish education, Lifecycle events, Choral group members | linkedin.com/in/diane-tickton-schuster-a4950711 | 909-624-2925 | Female | 1940s | |||||||
| Dr. Michael Schatz | michaeljayschatz@gmail.com | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | Jewish educational institution, Independent scholar | Har Zion Temple, Hebrew Helpers LLC | NRJE | Doctorate | 2015-present | Gratz College | Program evaluation, Strategic planning | Education, History, Jewish studies, Sociology | Analysis of existing data, Ethnography, Focus groups, History, Interviews, Surveys | North America (US and Canada) | Philadelphia Metro area | Adults, Children, Senior citizens, Teens | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Unaffiliated Jews | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Community centers, Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools, Summer camps, Synagogues, Youth groups / movements | Curriculum, Leadership, Teaching preparation | Demographic trends / population estimates, Jewish education, urban mobility and historic neighborhoods | @phillyjewishhistory | http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljayschatz | 215-738-9245 | Male | 1960s | ||||
| Dr. Randal Schnoor | rschnoor@yorku.ca | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | York University, Toronto | ASSJ | Doctorate | 2000-2004 | McGill University | Needs assessment, Program evaluation, Qualitative Research | Demography, Education, Jewish studies, Sociology | Ethnography, Focus groups, Interviews, Surveys | Africa (Sub-Saharan), Europe, North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Children, College students, Emerging adults, LGBTQ Jews, Teens, Urban Jews | Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools | Demographic trends / population estimates, Families / raising children, Interfaith / inter-group relations, Intermarriage / multi-heritage families, Jewish education, Jewish identities, Lifecycle events, Ritual | Male | 1960s | ||||||||||
| Dr. Sharon Blumenthal-Cohen | sharonb@gwu.edu | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | George Washington University | NRJE | Doctorate | 2010-2014 | George Washington University | Implementation study | Education | Ethnography, Interviews | North America (US and Canada) | Children, Teens | Day schools | Curriculum, Learning, Teaching, Teaching preparation | Jewish education | Female | 1970s | |||||||||
| Elana Riback Rand | elizabeth.riback@mail.yu.edu | Collaboration with other scholars | University/college/seminary | Azrieli Graduate School | NRJE | Doctorate in progress | In progress | Azrieli Graduate School | Area studies (e.g., American studies, Middle Eastern studies), Education | Focus groups, Interviews, Surveys | Middle East and North Africa (not Israel), North America (US and Canada) | Children, College students, Jews with disabilities, Persian/Iranian-American Jews, Russian-American Jews, Sephardi and/or Mizrahi Jews, Teens, Women | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Orthodox Jews / Judaism | Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools, Summer camps | Curriculum, Learning, Teaching, Teaching preparation | Arts and culture, Jewish education | Female | 1980s | |||||||||
| Emily Aronoff Teck | eateck@gmail.com | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary, Jewish educational institution, Consulting/research company | Gratz College, University of Miami, Miss Emily Celebrates | NRJE | Doctorate | 2015-present | Gratz College | Education | Interviews, Surveys | Adults, Children, Jewish communal professionals (e.g., clergy, organization executives), Teens | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Reconstructionist Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism | Community centers, Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Online content providers / online communities, Preschools / early childhood education, Summer camps, Synagogues | Curriculum, Learning, Teaching, Teaching preparation, Music | Arts and culture, Families / raising children, Jewish education | http://Www.missemilycelebrates.com | Female | 1980s | |||||||||
| Emma Gonzalez-Lesser | emma.lesser@uconn.edu | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | University of Connecticut | ASSJ | Doctorate in progress | 2015-present | University of Connecticut | Program development, Program evaluation, Strategic assessment | Sociology | Interviews, Content analysis | North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Baby Boomers, Jewish communal professionals (e.g., clergy, organization executives), Jews of color, LGBTQ Jews, Persian/Iranian-American Jews, Sephardi and/or Mizrahi Jews, Urban Jews, Women, Jews by Choice (converts) | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Orthodox Jews / Judaism, Reconstructionist Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism, Unaffiliated Jews | Teaching, Teaching preparation, Theory | Conversion, Gender, Jewish identities | gonzalez_lesser | Female | 1990s | ||||||||
| ERIC CAPLAN | eric.caplan@mcgill.ca | Collaboration with other scholars, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | McGill University | Both ASSJ and NRJE | Doctorate | 1995-1999 | McGill University | Education, Jewish studies, Religious studies | History, Interviews, Philosophy | North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Baby Boomers, Children, College students, Teens | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Reconstructionist Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Renewal Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism | Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools, Independent minyanim / spiritual communities, Social justice, Summer camps, Synagogues, Youth groups / movements | Curriculum, Leadership, Learning, Philosophy, Teaching, Teaching preparation | Activism, Arts and culture, Gender, Holocaust, Jewish education, Jewish identities, Politics, Ritual, Social class / poverty | https://mcgill.ca/jewishstudies/faculty/caplan | Male | 1960s | ||||||||
| Etan Cohen | etancohen@gmail.com | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations | University/college/seminary | Haifa University | NRJE | Doctorate in progress | In progress | Currently pursuing a PhD at Haifa U | Design Based Research | Education, Jewish studies | Ethnography, Interviews | Israel | Curriculum, Learning, Teaching | Male | 1980s | ||||||||||||
| Gila S. Silverman | gilasilverman@gmail.com | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary, Independent scholar | University of Arizona; Brandeis University | ASSJ | Doctorate | 2015-present | University of Arizona | Field or organizational mapping, Implementation study, Needs assessment, Program development, Program evaluation, Strategic assessment | Anthropology | Analysis of existing data, Ethnography, Focus groups, Interviews, Surveys | North America (US and Canada) | Baby Boomers, Jewish communal professionals (e.g., clergy, organization executives), Singles, Women, Adults | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Reconstructionist Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Renewal Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism, Unaffiliated Jews | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Community centers, Day schools, Independent minyanim / spiritual communities, Organizations - general or other, Philanthropic, Social justice, Synagogues, Youth groups / movements | Leadership | Activism, College campuses, Families / raising children, Gender, Jewish education, Jewish identities, Lifecycle events, Organizational development, Ritual | https://universityofarizona.academia.edu/GilaSilverman | @GilaSilverman | Female | 1960s | ||||||
| Hanna Shaul Bar Nissim | hannashaul@brandeis.edu | University/college/seminary, Foundation | Brandeis University, Ruderman Family Foundation | ASSJ | Doctorate | 2015-present | Hebrew University of Jerusalem | Nonprofit management, Philanthropic Studies | Analysis of existing data, Ethnography, Focus groups, History, Interviews, Statistical analysis, Surveys, financial analysis, database creation | Israel, North America (US and Canada) | American Jewry, Israeli Jewry | Adults, Israeli-American Jews, Jewish communal professionals (e.g., clergy, organization executives), Jewish philanthropists | Community centers, Organizations - general or other, Philanthropic, Social justice | Leadership, fundraising, grant making, community development | Diaspora Jews’ connections to Israel, Organizational development, Jewish philanthropy | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hanna_Shaul_Bar_Nissim | |||||||||||
| Helen Freidus | hfreidus@gmail.com | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations | University/college/seminary, Jewish educational institution | Hidden Sparks | NRJE | Doctorate | 1985-1989 | Teachers College | Implementation study, Program development | Education | Analysis of existing data, Ethnography, Focus groups, History, Surveys | North America (US and Canada) | Children | Day schools | Learning, Special needs, Teaching, Teaching preparation | Female | 1940s | ||||||||||
| Helena Miller | helena@svmassociates.co.uk | Collaboration with other scholars | University/college/seminary, Jewish educational institution, Independent scholar | London School of Jewish Studies | Both ASSJ and NRJE | Doctorate | 1995-1999 | London University, UK | Field or organizational mapping, Needs assessment, Program development, Program evaluation, Strategic assessment, Strategic planning | Education, Jewish studies, Religious studies, Sociology | Analysis of existing data, Focus groups, Interviews, Philosophy, Statistical analysis, Surveys | Europe, Israel | UK | Adults, Baby Boomers, Children, College students, Jewish communal professionals (e.g., clergy, organization executives), Teens, Urban Jews, Women, ALL ABOVE WITHIN UK, NOT USA! | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Orthodox Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism, Unaffiliated Jews | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Arts institutions, Community centers, Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools, Independent minyanim / spiritual communities, Preschools / early childhood education, Synagogues, Youth groups / movements | Curriculum, Leadership, Learning, Philosophy, Teaching, Teaching preparation, Theory | Arts and culture, Diaspora Jews’ connections to Israel, Families / raising children, Gender, Jewish education, Jewish identities, Organizational development, Politics | Yes | Yes | 00 44 7956 258 602 | Female | 1950s | ||||
| Herbert Weisberg | weisberg.1@osu.edu | Collaboration with other scholars, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | Ohio State University | ASSJ | Doctorate | 1965-1969 | University of Minnesota | Political science | Analysis of existing data, Statistical analysis, Surveys | North America (US and Canada) | Adults | Politics | https://polisci.osu.edu/people/weisberg.1 | 614-431-9545 | Male | 1940s | ||||||||||
| Ilana Horwitz | ihorwitz@stanford.edu | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | Stanford University | Both ASSJ and NRJE | Doctorate in progress | In progress | Stanford University | Field or organizational mapping, Implementation study, Program evaluation | Education, Sociology | Analysis of existing data, Focus groups, Interviews, Statistical analysis, Surveys | North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Children, College students, Emerging adults, Russian-American Jews, Teens | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism, Unaffiliated Jews | Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools, Preschools / early childhood education | Theory | Antisemitism, College campuses, Demographic trends / population estimates, Families / raising children, Jewish education, Jewish identities, Lifecycle events, Social class / poverty | ilanahorwitz.com | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ilana_Horwitz | http://stanford.academia.edu/IlanaHorwitz | ilana horwitz | 267-970-1438 | Female | 1980s | |||
| Ira Sheskin | isheskin@miami.edu | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | University of Miami | ASSJ | Doctorate | 1975-1979 | Ohio State University | Large-scale population study, Needs assessment | Geography | Analysis of existing data, Ethnography, Focus groups, Interviews, Mapping - Geographic Information System (GIS), Statistical analysis, Surveys | North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Baby Boomers, Children, College students, Holocaust survivors, Israeli-American Jews, LGBTQ Jews, Russian-American Jews, Senior citizens, Sephardi and/or Mizrahi Jews, Singles, Urban Jews, Women | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Orthodox Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism | Community centers, Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools, Organizations - general or other, Philanthropic, Preschools / early childhood education, Summer camps, Synagogues, Youth groups / movements | Antisemitism, College campuses, Demographic trends / population estimates, Diaspora Jews’ connections to Israel, Families / raising children, Gender, Intermarriage / multi-heritage families, Jewish education, Jewish identities, Politics | http://www.miami.edu/geography | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ira_Sheskin | 954-558-2933 | Male | 1950s | ||||||
| Isa Aron | isaaron117@gmail.com | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations | University/college/seminary, Jewish educational institution, Consulting/research company | Hebrew Union College | NRJE | Doctorate | 1975-1979 | University of Chicago | Implementation study, Program development, Program evaluation, Strategic planning | Education, Philosophy, Religious studies | Analysis of existing data, Focus groups, Interviews, Philosophy | North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Baby Boomers, Children, College students, Jewish communal professionals (e.g., clergy, organization executives), Teens | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Reconstructionist Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Renewal Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Museums, Synagogues | Curriculum, Leadership, Learning, Philosophy, Teaching, Teaching preparation, Theory | Families / raising children, Jewish education, Organizational development | 323-939-9021 | Female | 1940s | |||||||
| Jacob Cytryn | jcytryn@brandeis.edu | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | Jewish educational institution | Camp Ramah in Wisconsin; Mandel Center for Studies in Jewish Education at Brandeis University | NRJE | Doctorate in progress | In progress | Brandeis University | Education, History, Jewish studies | Interviews | North America (US and Canada) | College students, Emerging adults, Teens | Conservative Jews / Judaism | Independent minyanim / spiritual communities, Summer camps | Leadership, Learning, Theory | Jewish education, Jewish identities | 717-557-9033 | Male | 1980s | ||||||||
| Jeffrey Kress | jekress@jtsa.edu | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education - JTS | Both ASSJ and NRJE | Doctorate | 1995-1999 | Rutgers University | Implementation study, Program development, Program evaluation | Education, Psychology | Focus groups, Interviews, Statistical analysis, Surveys | North America (US and Canada) | Children, College students, Emerging adults, Jews with disabilities, Teens | Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools, Organizations - general or other, Summer camps, Youth groups / movements | Leadership, Learning, Special needs, Teaching, Teaching preparation | Jewish education, Jewish identities | jeffreykress.net | jtsa.academia.edu/JeffreyKress | Male | 1960s | |||||||
| Jon A. Levisohn | levisohn@brandeis.edu | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | Brandeis University | NRJE | Doctorate | 2000-2004 | Stanford University | Education, Jewish studies, Philosophy, Religious studies | Philosophy | North America (US and Canada) | Curriculum, Learning, Philosophy, Teaching, Theory | http://www.brandeis.edu/facultyguide/person.html?emplid=ece7ee21fe48178f7dc350f7f91e0b3821c1a817 | https://brandeis.academia.edu/JonLevisohn | Male | 1960s | |||||||||||
| Jonathan Boyd | jboyd@jpr.org.uk | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | Consulting/research company | Institute for Jewish Policy Research | Both ASSJ and NRJE | Doctorate | 2010-2014 | University of Nottingham | Field or organizational mapping, Large-scale population study, Program evaluation, Strategic assessment, Strategic planning | Demography, Education, Jewish studies, Sociology | Analysis of existing data, Focus groups, History, Interviews, Statistical analysis, Surveys | Europe | Leadership, Theory | Antisemitism, College campuses, Demographic trends / population estimates, Diaspora Jews’ connections to Israel, Holocaust, Intermarriage / multi-heritage families, Jewish education, Jewish identities, Politics | http://www.jpr.org.uk | Male | 1960s | ||||||||||
| Jonathan D. Sarna | sarna@brandeis.edu | Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | Brandeis University | ASSJ | Doctorate | 1975-1979 | Yale | History, Jewish studies, Religious studies | History | Israel, North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Baby Boomers, Children, College students, Deaf Jews, Emerging adults, Holocaust survivors, Israeli-American Jews, Jewish communal professionals (e.g., clergy, organization executives), Jews of color, Jews with disabilities, LGBTQ Jews, Men, Persian/Iranian-American Jews, Russian-American Jews, Senior citizens, Sephardi and/or Mizrahi Jews, Singles, Small-town/rural Jews, Syrian-American Jews, Teens, Urban Jews, Women | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Orthodox Jews / Judaism, Reconstructionist Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Renewal Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism, Unaffiliated Jews | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Arts institutions, Community centers, Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools, Heritage travel / tourism, Independent minyanim / spiritual communities, Journalism, Museums, Online content providers / online communities, Organizations - general or other, Philanthropic, Preschools / early childhood education, Social justice, Summer camps, Synagogues | history | Activism, Arts and culture, Antisemitism, College campuses, Conversion, Demographic trends / population estimates, Diaspora Jews’ connections to Israel, Families / raising children, Gender, Holocaust, Interfaith / inter-group relations, Intermarriage / multi-heritage families, Jewish education, Jewish identities, Language, Lifecycle events, Mentoring / coaching, Organizational development, Politics, Ritual, Social class / poverty | http://www.brandeis.edu/hornstein/sarna/index.html | Jonathan Sarna | Male | 1950s | |||||||
| Joshua Comenetz | Joshua.Comenetz@gmail.com | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | Consulting/research company, Independent scholar | Population Mapping Consulting & Research | ASSJ | Doctorate | 1995-1999 | University of Minnesota | Strategic assessment, Strategic planning, Demographics--research, mapping, survey assistance (large-scale or congregational) | Demography, Geography | Analysis of existing data, Mapping - Geographic Information System (GIS), Surveys, Census data analysis | Africa (Sub-Saharan), Europe, Latin America, North America (US and Canada) | College students, Jews of color, Small-town/rural Jews, Urban Jews | Orthodox Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Hasidic | Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Organizations - general or other, Synagogues | Curriculum, Teaching | College campuses, Demographic trends / population estimates, Organizational development, Social class / poverty, Geographic patterns and trends | http://www.populationmapping.com | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joshua_Comenetz?_iepl%5BgeneralViewId%5D=1lH60P1bWE0l1ymwQs1aIthwT9gD1SgbBJnD&_iepl%5Bcontexts%5D%5B0%5D=searchReact&_iepl%5BviewId%5D=Ik3KlvIv0Fx8vXtIUXng1e0BHnBMLvxfEP5y&_iepl%5BsearchType%5D=researcher&_iepl%5Bdata%5D%5BcountMoreThan20%5D=1&_iepl%5Bdata%5D%5BinteractedWithPosition1%5D=1&_iepl%5Bdata%5D%5BwithoutEnrichment%5D=1&_iepl%5Bposition%5D=1&_iepl%5BrgKey%5D=AC%3A5050509&_iepl%5BinteractionType%5D=profileView | https://census.academia.edu/JoshuaComenetz | https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuacomenetz | ||||||
| Katie Light Soloway | klight19@gmail.com | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | Consulting/research company, Independent scholar | ASSJ | Doctorate | 2015-present | Boston University | Program evaluation | Education, Jewish studies, Religious studies, Sociology | Ethnography, Focus groups, Interviews | Israel, North America (US and Canada) | Emerging adults, Jewish communal professionals (e.g., clergy, organization executives) | Conservative Jews / Judaism, Orthodox Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Organizations - general or other, rabbinical schools/ seminaries | Curriculum, Learning, experiential learning/ education | Diaspora Jews’ connections to Israel, Jewish education, Jewish identities, leadership | Female | 1980s | |||||||||
| Keith Kahn-Harris | keith@kahn-harris.org | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary, Other Jewish organization, Consulting/research company, Independent scholar | Institute for Jewish Policy Research; Leo Baeck College, Birkbeck College | ASSJ | Doctorate | 2000-2004 | Goldsmiths College, University of London | Field or organizational mapping, Needs assessment, Program evaluation, Strategic assessment | Sociology | Ethnography, Focus groups, History, Interviews, Surveys | Europe | United Kingdom and Europe | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Organizations - general or other, Synagogues, Youth groups / movements | Arts and culture, Antisemitism, Diaspora Jews’ connections to Israel, Interfaith / inter-group relations, Jewish identities, Politics, Intra-Jewish conflict | http://www.kahn-harris.org | https://independentresearcher.academia.edu/KeithKahnHarris | @KeithKahnHarris | https://uk.linkedin.com/in/keith-kahn-harris-06906b6 | Male | 1970s | ||||||
| Keren R. McGinity | kerenm@brandeis.edu | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary, Jewish educational institution, Independent scholar | Brandeis Univ. and Hebrew College | ASSJ | Doctorate | 2005-2009 | Brown University | Needs assessment, Program development, Program evaluation, Anything and everything intermarriage/interfaith related | Anthropology, Education, History, Jewish studies, Religious studies, Sociology | Analysis of existing data, Ethnography, Focus groups, History, Interviews, Statistical analysis, Surveys | Israel, North America (US and Canada) | MA | Baby Boomers, College students, Emerging adults, Holocaust survivors, Jewish communal professionals (e.g., clergy, organization executives), Men, Singles, Teens, Urban Jews, Women | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Orthodox Jews / Judaism, Reconstructionist Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Renewal Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism, Unaffiliated Jews | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Community centers, Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools, Heritage travel / tourism, Independent minyanim / spiritual communities, Organizations - general or other, Philanthropic, Social justice, Synagogues | Curriculum, Learning, Teaching, Teaching preparation | Activism, Antisemitism, Conversion, Families / raising children, Gender, Interfaith / inter-group relations, Intermarriage / multi-heritage families, Jewish education, Jewish identities, Lifecycle events, Ritual | loveandtraditioninstitute.org | StillJewish | Keren R. McGinity | Keren McGinity | 617-407-6925 | Female | 1960s | ||
| Laura Limonic | lauralimonic@gmail.com | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ASSJ | Doctorate in progress | 2010-2014 | CUNY Graduate Center | Large-scale population study, Program development, Program evaluation | Demography, Jewish studies, Public administration, Sociology, Statistics | Analysis of existing data, Ethnography, Focus groups, Interviews, Statistical analysis, Surveys | Latin America, North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Baby Boomers, Jews of color, Urban Jews, Women | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Orthodox Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism, Unaffiliated Jews | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Organizations - general or other, Preschools / early childhood education, Social justice, Synagogues, Youth groups / movements | Demographic trends / population estimates, Diaspora Jews’ connections to Israel, Jewish identities | lauralimonic.com | 917-548-7497 | Female | 1970s | |||||||
| Laura Novak Winer | lwiner@huc.edu | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion | NRJE | Doctorate in progress | In progress | Jewish Theological Seminary | Needs assessment, Program development, Program evaluation | Education | Analysis of existing data, Focus groups, Interviews | North America (US and Canada) | Children, Teens | Reform Jews / Judaism | Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Synagogues | Curriculum, Leadership, Learning, Teaching, Teaching preparation | Jewish education, Organizational development | http://www.rabbilnw.com | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Laura_Novak_Winer | https://huc.academia.edu/LauraWiner | @lnwiner | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauranovakwiner/ | Female | 1960s | |||
| Laura Yares | yareslau@msu.edu | Collaboration with other scholars, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | Michigan State | Both ASSJ and NRJE | Doctorate | 2010-2014 | Georgetown | Education, Jewish studies, Religious studies | Ethnography, Focus groups, History, Interviews | North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Children, College students, Jewish communal professionals (e.g., clergy, organization executives), Women | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Arts institutions, Community centers, Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Heritage travel / tourism, Museums, Organizations - general or other, Synagogues, Youth groups / movements | Arts and culture, Jewish education, Jewish identities | http://religiousstudies.msu.edu/faculty/laura-yares/ | Female | 1980s | ||||||||||
| Lauren Applebaum | lauren.applebaum@gmail.com | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary, Consulting/research company, Independent scholar | Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion | NRJE | Doctorate | 2015-present | JTS | Implementation study, Needs assessment, Program development, Program evaluation, Strategic assessment, Strategic planning | Education | Ethnography, Focus groups, Interviews, Surveys | Jewish communal professionals (e.g., clergy, organization executives) | Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools, Preschools / early childhood education | Curriculum, Leadership, Learning, Teaching, Teaching preparation | Diaspora Jews’ connections to Israel, Jewish education, Mentoring / coaching, Organizational development | Female | 1970s | ||||||||||
| Laurie Fisher | lfisher@gratz.edu | Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | Gratz College | NRJE | Doctorate in progress | In progress | Gratz College | Education, Jewish studies | North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Children | Conservative Jews / Judaism | Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Synagogues | Curriculum, Leadership, Philosophy, Teaching, Teaching preparation, Theory | Jewish education | Female | 1960s | ||||||||||
| Lee S. Shulman | shulman@stanford.edu | Collaboration with other scholars | University/college/seminary | Stanford University (Professor Emeritus) | NRJE | Doctorate | 1960-1964 | University of Chicago | Implementation study, Program development, Program evaluation, Strategic planning | Education, Psychology | Analysis of existing data, Ethnography, Focus groups, Interviews, Philosophy, Statistical analysis | Israel, North America (US and Canada) | Adults | Curriculum, Learning, Teaching, Teaching preparation, Theory | Jewish education | http://www.leeshulman.net, http://insidetheacademy.asu.edu/lee-shulman | Male | Before 1940s | |||||||||
| Margie A. Cohen-Jackel | margiecj@gmail.com | Collaboration with other scholars, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary, Independent scholar | Gratz College Philadelphia | NRJE | Doctorate in progress | 2010-2014 | Gratz College (MAJEd), already M.S.S.A from CWRU | Implementation study, Needs assessment, Program development | Education, Social work | just starting my thesis now, more on this later | Israel | Children, Holocaust survivors, Israeli-American Jews, Jews with disabilities, special needs and the Jewish world | Conservative Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism | organizations dealing with those with special needs | Counseling, Special needs, Teaching, colloboration of staff members working with 'regular' and special needs populations | Diaspora Jews’ connections to Israel, Holocaust, Jewish education, Jewish identities, Language, Mentoring / coaching | https://margiecj.wixsite.com/margie2english/contact | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Margie_Cohen-Jackel4 | https://twitter.com/margiecj3 | https://www.facebook.com/margie.cj | https://www.linkedin.com/in/margie-cohen-jackel-61817a11/ | (972) 522-937800 | Female | 1950s | ||
| Mark Trencher | mark@nishmaresearch.com | Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | Consulting/research company | Nishma Research | ASSJ | Masters | 1970-1974 | New York University | Field or organizational mapping, Large-scale population study, Needs assessment, All types of quantitative and qualitative research | Area studies (e.g., American studies, Middle Eastern studies), Demography, Jewish studies, Sociology, Statistics | Analysis of existing data, Focus groups, Interviews, Statistical analysis, Surveys | North America (US and Canada) | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Orthodox Jews / Judaism | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools, Organizations - general or other, Synagogues | Demographic trends / population estimates, Diaspora Jews’ connections to Israel, Families / raising children, Gender, Jewish identities, Politics, Ritual | http://nishmaresearch.com | Mark Trencher | 860-922-8335 | Male | 1940s | |||||||
| Matt Reingold | matt.reingold@gmail.com | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | Jewish educational institution, Independent scholar | TanenbaumCHAT | NRJE | Doctorate | 2010-2014 | York University | Education, History, Jewish studies, Religious studies, Literature/Visual Arts | Analysis of existing data, Ethnography, History, Interviews | Israel, North America (US and Canada) | Teens | Day schools | Curriculum, Learning, Teaching | Arts and culture, Diaspora Jews’ connections to Israel, Holocaust, Jewish education, Jewish identities | Male | 1980s | ||||||||||
| Matt Williams | williamsm@ou.org | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | Other Jewish organization | The Orthodox Union | Both ASSJ and NRJE | Doctorate in progress | 2015-present | Stanford University | Field or organizational mapping, Implementation study, Large-scale population study, Needs assessment, Program development, Program evaluation, Strategic assessment, Strategic planning | Anthropology, Area studies (e.g., American studies, Middle Eastern studies), Education, History, Jewish studies, Nonprofit management, Public administration, Religious studies, Sociology | Analysis of existing data, Ethnography, Focus groups, History, Interviews, Philosophy, Surveys | Israel, Middle East and North Africa (not Israel), North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Baby Boomers, Children, College students, Emerging adults, Holocaust survivors, Jewish communal professionals (e.g., clergy, organization executives), Jews of color, Jews with disabilities, Men, Singles, Teens, Women | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Orthodox Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Renewal Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism, Unaffiliated Jews, Hassidic, Haredi, Modern, and formerly Orthodox Jews as well | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Arts institutions, Community centers, Day schools, Heritage travel / tourism, Independent minyanim / spiritual communities, Museums, Online content providers / online communities, Organizations - general or other, Philanthropic, Preschools / early childhood education, Synagogues, Youth groups / movements | Curriculum, Leadership, Learning, Philosophy, Special needs, Teaching, Teaching preparation, Theory, Assessment | Antisemitism, College campuses, Demographic trends / population estimates, Diaspora Jews’ connections to Israel, Families / raising children, Holocaust, Interfaith / inter-group relations, Intermarriage / multi-heritage families, Jewish education, Jewish identities, Mentoring / coaching, Organizational development, Ritual, Social class / poverty | ouresearch.org | Male | 1980s | |||||||
| Matthew A. Brookner | mbrookner@brandeis.edu | University/college/seminary | Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies, Brandeis University | ASSJ | Doctorate in progress | In progress | Brandeis University | Sociology, Social Policy | Analysis of existing data, Focus groups, Interviews, Statistical analysis, Surveys | North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Emerging adults, Teens | Organizations - general or other, Philanthropic | Demographic trends / population estimates, Jewish education, Jewish identities | Male | 1980s | ||||||||||||
| Matthew Boxer | mboxer@brandeis.edu | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | Brandeis University | Both ASSJ and NRJE | Doctorate | 2010-2014 | University of Wisconsin | Field or organizational mapping, Implementation study, Large-scale population study, Needs assessment, Program development, Program evaluation, Strategic assessment, Strategic planning | Jewish studies, Sociology, Statistics, social psychology | Analysis of existing data, Ethnography, Focus groups, History, Interviews, Statistical analysis, Surveys, GIS | Israel, North America (US and Canada) | College students, Emerging adults, Jews of color, Jews with disabilities, LGBTQ Jews, Small-town/rural Jews, Urban Jews | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Orthodox Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism, Unaffiliated Jews | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Community centers, Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools, Heritage travel / tourism, Independent minyanim / spiritual communities, Organizations - general or other, Preschools / early childhood education, Social justice, Summer camps, Synagogues, Youth groups / movements | Activism, Antisemitism, College campuses, Demographic trends / population estimates, Diaspora Jews’ connections to Israel, Families / raising children, Intermarriage / multi-heritage families, Jewish education, Jewish identities, Ritual, Social class / poverty | @matthewboxer | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=8636209 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-boxer-b6077610/ | 781-736-3968 | Male | 1970s | |||||
| Meir Muller | meir@sc.edu | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary, Jewish educational institution | Univeristy of South Carolina/Cutler Jewish Day School/Jewish Early Childhood Research Collaborative | NRJE | Doctorate | 2010-2014 | University of South Carolina | Needs assessment, Program development, Program evaluation, Strategic assessment, Strategic planning | Area studies (e.g., American studies, Middle Eastern studies), Education, Jewish studies, African American Studies | Analysis of existing data, Ethnography, Focus groups, History, Interviews | North America (US and Canada) | Children, Teachers | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism, Unaffiliated Jews | Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools, Preschools / early childhood education, Social justice | Curriculum, Leadership, Learning, Teaching, Teaching preparation, Theory | Activism, Antisemitism, Interfaith / inter-group relations, Jewish education, Issue of race, racism, equity pedagogy, constructivist theory and pedagogy, and preservice teacher development | https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/education/faculty-staff/muller_meir.php | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Meir_Muller | 803-513-9615 | Male | 1960s | |||||
| Michael Shire | mshire@hebrewcollege.edu | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | hebrew college | NRJE | Doctorate | 1995-1999 | Hebrew Union College | Field or organizational mapping, Program development, Program evaluation | Education, Jewish studies, Religious studies | Ethnography, Focus groups, Interviews, Philosophy | Europe, North America (US and Canada) | UK | Children, Emerging adults, Jewish communal professionals (e.g., clergy, organization executives), Teens | Conservative Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools, Preschools / early childhood education, Summer camps, Synagogues, Youth groups / movements | Curriculum, Leadership, Learning, Philosophy, Teaching, Teaching preparation, Theory | Families / raising children, Interfaith / inter-group relations, Intermarriage / multi-heritage families, Jewish education, Jewish identities, Ritual | http://www.hebrewcollege.edu/mshire | Male | 1950s | ||||||
| Miriam Raider-Roth | raidermm@uc.edu | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | Univeristy of Cincinnati, Mandel Teacher Educator Institute | NRJE | Doctorate | 2000-2004 | Harvard Graduate School of Education | Practitioner Action Research, Community-Based Participatory Action Research | Education, Action Research | Interviews, Qualitative Research, Action Research, Feminist Qualitative Research | North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Children, Teens, Women | My research has included diverse Jewish communities - all of the above. | Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools, Preschools / early childhood education, Social justice, Youth groups / movements | Curriculum, Leadership, Learning, Teaching, Teaching preparation, Theory | Gender, Interfaith / inter-group relations, Jewish education, Jewish identities, Mentoring / coaching, Organizational development | https://cech.uc.edu/education/employees.html?eid=raidermm | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Miriam_Raider-Roth | https://www.facebook.com/mteicohort/ | 513-556-3808 | Female | 1960s | ||||
| Mitchel Malkus | mmalkus@cesjds.org | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | Jewish educational institution | Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School | NRJE | Doctorate | 2000-2004 | Jewish Theological Seminary | Implementation study, Needs assessment, Program evaluation, Strategic assessment, Strategic planning | Education | Ethnography, Focus groups, Interviews, Surveys | North America (US and Canada) | Children, Teens | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism | Day schools | Curriculum, Leadership, Learning, Philosophy, Teaching, Theory | @mitchmalkus | Male | 1960s | ||||||||
| Nadia Malinovich | nmalinovich@gmail.com | Collaboration with other scholars | University/college/seminary | Université de Picardie-Jules Verne/ Sciences Po, Paris | ASSJ | Doctorate | 2000-2004 | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor | History, Jewish studies | History, Interviews | Europe, Middle East and North Africa (not Israel), North America (US and Canada) | France, United States, Canada, North Africa, Middle East | Persian/Iranian-American Jews, Sephardi and/or Mizrahi Jews | Day schools | My current research is related to the history of Jewish education: it is a (mostly) oral history of former students and teachers of the Alliance Israelite Universelle from the Middle East and North Africa who immigrated to the United States, Canada, and France. | Diaspora Jews’ connections to Israel, Jewish education, Jewish identities, Language | https://u-picardie.academia.edu/NadiaMalinovich | I'm on facebook | |||||||||
| Nicole Samuel | nsamuel@brandeis.edu | Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | Brandeis University, Center for Modern Jewish Studies | Both ASSJ and NRJE | Masters | 2005-2009 | Brandeis University | Field or organizational mapping, Implementation study, Needs assessment, Program development, Program evaluation, Strategic assessment, Strategic planning | Area studies (e.g., American studies, Middle Eastern studies), Jewish studies | Focus groups, History, Interviews, Surveys, Participant observation | North America (US and Canada) | Adults, College students, Emerging adults, Israeli-American Jews, Jewish communal professionals (e.g., clergy, organization executives), Singles, Teens, Urban Jews, Women | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Orthodox Jews / Judaism, Reconstructionist Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Renewal Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism, Unaffiliated Jews | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Community centers, Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools, Independent minyanim / spiritual communities, Organizations - general or other, Philanthropic, Social justice, Summer camps, Synagogues, Youth groups / movements | Leadership, Learning, Experiential/informal settings | College campuses, Diaspora Jews’ connections to Israel, Families / raising children, Gender, Jewish education, Jewish identities, Mentoring / coaching, Organizational development | http://www.brandeis.edu/cmjs/about/samuel.html | 781-736-3951 | Female | 1970s | ||||||
| Ofra A. Backenroth | ofbackenroth@jtsa.edu | Collaboration with other scholars | University/college/seminary | JTS | NRJE | Doctorate | 2000-2004 | JTS | Education, Arts | Analysis of existing data, Ethnography, Interviews, Surveys | North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Children, Emerging adults | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Orthodox Jews / Judaism, Reconstructionist Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Renewal Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism, Unaffiliated Jews | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Arts institutions, Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools, Museums | Curriculum, Learning, Philosophy, Teaching, Teaching preparation | Arts and culture, Jewish education, Jewish identities, Language | Female | 1950s | |||||||||
| Patricia Becker | pbecker@umich.edu | Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations | Consulting/research company | APB Associates | ASSJ | Masters | 1960-1964 | University of Wisconsin | Large-scale population study | Geography, Political science, Sociology, demography | Analysis of existing data, Interviews, Statistical analysis, Surveys | North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Senior citizens | Cultural Jews / Judaism | Day schools, Organizations - general or other, Synagogues | Patricia Becker | 248-354-6520 | Female | 1940s | ||||||||
| Patricia Keer Munro | munro.patricia@gmail.com | Collaboration with other scholars, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | Independent scholar | ASSJ | Doctorate | 2010-2014 | University of California-Berkeley | Sociology | Analysis of existing data, Ethnography, Focus groups, History, Interviews, Surveys | North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Children | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Reconstructionist Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Renewal Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism, Unaffiliated Jews | Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Synagogues | Families / raising children, Gender, Interfaith / inter-group relations, Intermarriage / multi-heritage families, Jewish identities, Lifecycle events, Organizational development, Politics, Ritual | pmunro.net | https://berkeley.academia.edu/PatriciaMunro | @MunroPatricia | https://www.facebook.com/patricia.munro | https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-munro-350aa531/ | 925-443-4567 | Female | 1950s | |||||
| Paul Burstein | burstein@u.washington.edu | Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | University of Washington | ASSJ | Doctorate | 1970-1974 | Harvard University | Jewish studies, Political science, Sociology | Analysis of existing data, History, Statistical analysis, Surveys | North America (US and Canada) | U.S. | Adults, Baby Boomers, Women | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Orthodox Jews / Judaism, Reconstructionist Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism | Organizations - general or other | Politics | University of Washington Department of Sociology website | Male | 1940s | ||||||||
| Peter K Gluck | rabipete@umich.edu | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | Independent scholar | ASSJ | Doctorate | 2010-2014 | University of Michigan | Field or organizational mapping, Needs assessment, Program development, Program evaluation | Anthropology, Area studies (e.g., American studies, Middle Eastern studies), Social work | Analysis of existing data, Ethnography, Focus groups, Interviews, Surveys | North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Jewish communal professionals (e.g., clergy, organization executives) | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Unaffiliated Jews | Synagogues | Demographic trends / population estimates, Families / raising children, Intermarriage / multi-heritage families, Jewish identities, Organizational development | 734-646-3864 | Male | 1950s | |||||||||
| Professor Laura Wiseman | LWiseman@edu.yorku.ca | Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | York University, Toronto | NRJE | Doctorate | 2010-2014 | University of Toronto | Israel re: modern and contemporary Hebrew poetry and literature | Day schools | Curriculum, Teaching preparation, (Themes in) Hebrew Language and Literature | Language | 416-736-2100 ext. 77366 | Female | |||||||||||||
| Rabbi Dr. Chaim Tureff | rabbi.tureff@gmail.com | Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | Jewish educational institution, I have a business working with recovering addicts. | Pressman Academy of Temple Beth Am and STARS | ASSJ | Doctorate | 2015-present | Gratz College | Education, Philosophy, Social work, Addiction Recovery and Education | Interviews, Surveys, Observations | Adults, Baby Boomers, College students, Singles, Teens, It is relevant to all Jews. | Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Orthodox Jews / Judaism, Reconstructionist Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Renewal Jews / Judaism, Unaffiliated Jews | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Community centers, Day schools, Independent minyanim / spiritual communities, Organizations - general or other, Summer camps, Synagogues | Counseling, Philosophy, Theory, Spirituality | College campuses, Families / raising children, Jewish education, Mentoring / coaching, Addiction and recovery | 213-841-0312 | Male | 1970s | |||||||||
| Rachel Minkin | rminkin@brandeis.edu | University/college/seminary | Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies, Brandeis University | ASSJ | Doctorate in progress | In progress | Brandeis University | Jewish studies, Sociology | Focus groups, Interviews, Surveys | North America (US and Canada) | Emerging adults | Female | 1980s | ||||||||||||||
| Rivkah Schack | Rivkah@lamplightersyeshivah.com | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary, Jewish educational institution, Other Jewish organization, Foundation | Lamplighters Yeshivah | NRJE | Masters | 1995-1999 | Louisiana State University | Education, Geography, History, Jewish studies | Analysis of existing data | New York | Children | Orthodox Jews / Judaism | Day schools | Curriculum, Learning, Special needs, Teaching, Teaching preparation, Theory | Families / raising children, Jewish education, Language | Lamplightersyeshivah.org | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rivkah-schack-22659143/ | Female | 1970s | |||||||
| Roberta Rosenthal Kwall | rkwall@depaul.edu | Collaboration with other scholars, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | DePaul University College of Law | Both ASSJ and NRJE | Doctorate | 1980-1984 | University of Pennsylvania (JD) | Jewish studies | Focus groups, History, Interviews | North America (US and Canada) | USA | Adults, Baby Boomers, Women | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Reconstructionist Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism, Unaffiliated Jews | Synagogues | Learning, Theory | Arts and culture, Families / raising children, Gender, Intermarriage / multi-heritage families, Jewish education, Jewish identities, Lifecycle events, Ritual | DePaul University College of Law | @robertakwall | Professor Roberta Rosenthal Kwall | Female | 1950s | |||||
| Ruth Schapira | ruth@mussarinstitute.org | Collaboration with other scholars, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | Other Jewish organization | The Mussar Institute | Both ASSJ and NRJE | Doctorate in progress | 1975-1979 | New York University | Education, Jewish studies, Nonprofit management, Psychology, Religious studies | Ethnography, Focus groups, History, Interviews, Surveys | North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Baby Boomers, Emerging adults, Senior citizens, Teens | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Orthodox Jews / Judaism, Reconstructionist Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Renewal Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism, Unaffiliated Jews | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools, Independent minyanim / spiritual communities, Online content providers / online communities, Organizations - general or other, Summer camps, Synagogues, Youth groups / movements | Counseling, Curriculum, Leadership, Learning, Teaching, Teaching preparation, Spiritual Guidance | Families / raising children, Jewish education, Mentoring / coaching, Organizational development, Spirituality, Mussar | ruthschapira.com | @ruthschapira | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthschapira | Female | 1950s | ||||||
| Sam Shuman | zamler@umich.edu | Collaboration with other scholars, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | University of Michigan | ASSJ | Doctorate in progress | In progress | University of Michigan | Anthropology, Jewish studies | Ethnography, History, Interviews, Surveys | Europe, Israel | Belgium (Antwerp) | Orthodox Jews / Judaism | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Organizations - general or other, Philanthropic, Synagogues | Gender, Politics, Ritual, Social class / poverty | https://umich.academia.edu/SamShuman | 717-315-9844 | Male | 1980s | ||||||||
| Sandra Lilienthal | sandra@sandralilienthal.com | Collaboration with other scholars, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | Jewish educational institution, Jewish Federation, Other Jewish organization | NRJE | Doctorate | 2010-2014 | Gratz College | Education, Religious studies | Analysis of existing data, Focus groups, Interviews, Surveys | North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Baby Boomers, Senior citizens | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Community centers | Curriculum, Leadership, Learning, Teaching | Jewish education, Lifecycle events | http://www.sandralilienthal.com | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010976164528 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-lilienthal-b5133420/ | 954-270-3203 | Female | 1960s | |||||||
| Sara Shapiro-Plevan | sara@rimonimconsulting.org | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary, Other Jewish organization, Consulting/research company | Jewish Theological Seminary, Rimonim Consulting, and various clients | NRJE | Doctorate in progress | 1995-1999 | JTS | Field or organizational mapping, Needs assessment, Program development, Program evaluation, Strategic assessment, Strategic planning | Education, Nonprofit management, Organizational Development | Analysis of existing data, Ethnography, Focus groups, Interviews, Surveys, mapping: networks (social, organizational), relationships, systems analysis | Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Online content providers / online communities, Organizations - general or other, Synagogues | Leadership | Families / raising children, Gender, Jewish education, Mentoring / coaching, Organizational development, Ritual | http://www.rimonimconsulting.org | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sara_Shapiro-Plevan | @shaplev | https://www.facebook.com/shapiroplevan | https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaplev/ | 917-562-6213 | Female | 1970s | |||||
| Sara Smith | sara.smith@aju.edu | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary, Jewish educational institution | American Jewish University | NRJE | Doctorate | 2015-present | New York University | Field or organizational mapping, Program evaluation | Education, Jewish studies | Analysis of existing data, Focus groups, Interviews, Surveys | North America (US and Canada) | Los Angeles | Day schools | Leadership, Teaching, Teaching preparation | Female | 1980s | ||||||||||
| Sarah Bunin Benor | sbenor.huc@gmail.com | Collaboration with other scholars, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion and University of Southern California | ASSJ | Doctorate | 2000-2004 | Stanford University | Linguistics | Analysis of existing data, Ethnography, Focus groups, Interviews, Statistical analysis, Surveys | North America (US and Canada) | Children, Emerging adults, Jews of color, Men, Russian-American Jews, Sephardi and/or Mizrahi Jews, Teens, Women | Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Orthodox Jews / Judaism, Reconstructionist Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism | Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools, Organizations - general or other, Summer camps | Curriculum, Theory, Hebrew education | Arts and culture, Demographic trends / population estimates, Diaspora Jews’ connections to Israel, Gender, Jewish education, Jewish identities, Language | http://huc.edu/directory/sarah-bunin-benor | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sarah_Benor | https://huc.academia.edu/SBenor | @SarahBenor | https://www.facebook.com/public/Sarah-Benor | 213-765-2187 | Female | 1970s | |||
| Saul Philip Wachs | swachs@gratz.edu | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | Jewish educational institution | Gratz College | Doctorate | 1970-1974 | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY | HISTORY | Education, History | Ethnography, History, Interviews, Philosophy | North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Children | Conservative Jews / Judaism, Orthodox Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Renewal Jews / Judaism | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools | Curriculum, Philosophy, Teaching, Teaching preparation, Theory | CV | 610-420-9152 | Male | Before 1940s | ||||||||
| Scott Aaron | scottaaron@juf.org | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary, Jewish educational institution, Jewish Federation | Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago; Spertus Institute for Jewish Leadership and Learning | NRJE | Doctorate | 2010-2014 | Loyola University Chicago | Field or organizational mapping, Implementation study, Needs assessment, Program development, Program evaluation, Strategic assessment, Strategic planning | Education, History, Jewish studies, Nonprofit management, Philosophy, Religious studies | Focus groups, History, Interviews, Philosophy, Surveys | North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Baby Boomers, Children, College students, Emerging adults, Jewish communal professionals (e.g., clergy, organization executives) | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Reconstructionist Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Community centers, Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Organizations - general or other, Philanthropic, Synagogues | Leadership, Learning, Philosophy, Teaching, Theory | College campuses, Diaspora Jews’ connections to Israel, Jewish education, Jewish identities, Ritual | https://www.spertus.edu/people/faculty/scott-aaron | http://facebook.com/scotttaaron | https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottaaron/ | 312-673-3267 | Male | 1960s | ||||
| Shaul Kelner | s.kelner@vanderbilt.edu | Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | Vanderbilt University | Both ASSJ and NRJE | Doctorate | 2000-2004 | City University of New York -- Graduate Center | Jewish studies, Sociology | Analysis of existing data, Ethnography, Focus groups, History, Interviews, Statistical analysis, Surveys | Europe, Israel, North America (US and Canada) | Adults, College students, Emerging adults, Israeli-American Jews, Jewish communal professionals (e.g., clergy, organization executives), Russian-American Jews | Conservative Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism | Day schools, Heritage travel / tourism, Organizations - general or other, Philanthropic, Youth groups / movements, Israel Experience / Birthright | Leadership | Activism, Antisemitism, Diaspora Jews’ connections to Israel, Gender, Jewish education, Jewish identities, Politics, Ritual | https://my.vanderbilt.edu/shaulkelner/ | https://vanderbilt.academia.edu/ShaulKelner | Male | 1960s | |||||||
| Shawn Landres | shawn@jumpstartlabs.org | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | Other Jewish organization, Consulting/research company, Independent scholar, Nonprofit research consultancy | Jumpstart Labs | ASSJ | Doctorate | 2010-2014 | University of California, Santa Barbara | Field or organizational mapping, Implementation study, Needs assessment, Program development, Strategic assessment, Strategic planning | Anthropology, Nonprofit management, Public administration, Religious studies, Sociology | Analysis of existing data, Ethnography, Focus groups, Interviews, Statistical analysis, Surveys | Europe, North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Emerging adults, Jewish communal professionals (e.g., clergy, organization executives), Urban Jews | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Orthodox Jews / Judaism, Reconstructionist Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Renewal Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism, Unaffiliated Jews | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Community centers, Independent minyanim / spiritual communities, Museums, Online content providers / online communities, Organizations - general or other, Philanthropic, Social justice, Synagogues | Activism, Interfaith / inter-group relations, Jewish identities, Organizational development, Politics, Ritual | http://jumpstartlabs.org ; http://shawn.landr.es; https://www.bjpa.org/bjpa/search-results?search=shawn+landres | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shawn_Landres | https://ucsb.academia.edu/ShawnLandres | @shawnlandres | http://facebook.com/jshawnlandres | https://linkedin.com/in/shawnlandres/ | Male | 1970s | |||
| Shelley T. Alexander | shelleytalexander@yahoo.com | Collaboration with other scholars | University/college/seminary | University of Haifa and Gratz College | Neither, but I'm planning to join/rejoin NRJE soon. | Doctorate in progress | In progress | Pacific Oaks College | Program development, Program evaluation | Education | Ethnography, Interviews, Surveys | Israel, North America (US and Canada) | Adults, Children | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Orthodox Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism | Preschools / early childhood education | Learning, Teaching | Families / raising children, Jewish identities | Female | 1950s | ||||||||
| Sivan Zakai | szakai@huc.edu | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (Los Angeles) | Both ASSJ and NRJE | Doctorate | 2005-2009 | Stanford University | Program development, Program evaluation | Education, Jewish studies | Analysis of existing data, Ethnography, History, Interviews, Additional qualitative methods for research with children (e.g. storytelling exercises, elicitation exercises) | Israel, North America (US and Canada) | Children, Jewish communal professionals (e.g., clergy, organization executives), Teens | Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools, Preschools / early childhood education, Summer camps | Curriculum, Teaching, Teaching preparation | Diaspora Jews’ connections to Israel, Jewish education | https://www.brandeis.edu/mandel/projects/learningisrael.html | 213-765-2153 | Female | 1970s | |||||||
| Stephanie L. Stillman | stillman.steph@gmail.com | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | University/college/seminary | The Ohio State University | NRJE | Doctorate in progress | 2010-2014 | Rochester Institute of Technology | Program development, Art education | Visual Art Education | Analysis of existing data, Ethnography, History, Interviews, Philosophy, Surveys | Children, College students, Deaf Jews, Jews of color, Jews with disabilities, LGBTQ Jews, Converts | Orthodox Jews / Judaism | Arts institutions, Day schools, Social justice | Curriculum, Special needs, Teaching, Teaching preparation | Arts and culture, College campuses | Stephanie Stillman.com | Female | 1980s | ||||||||
| Susan M. Kardos | susan.kardos@gmail.com | Collaboration with other scholars | University/college/seminary, Jewish educational institution, Foundation | The AVI CHAI Foundation | NRJE | Doctorate | 2000-2004 | Harvard University Graduate School of Education | Needs assessment, Program development, Strategic assessment, Strategic planning | Education, History, Nonprofit management | Analysis of existing data, Ethnography, Focus groups, History, Interviews, Statistical analysis, Surveys | Europe, Israel, North America (US and Canada) | Children, Emerging adults, Holocaust survivors, Israeli-American Jews, Jewish communal professionals (e.g., clergy, organization executives), Teens | Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism | Day schools, Organizations - general or other, Philanthropic | Curriculum, Leadership, Learning, Teaching, Teaching preparation | Holocaust, Interfaith / inter-group relations, Jewish education, Jewish identities, Mentoring / coaching, Organizational development | Susan M. Kardos | @SusanKardos | Susan Kardos | Female | 1960s | |||||
| Suzanne D. Rutland | suzanne.rutland@sydney.edu.au | Collaboration with other scholars | University/college/seminary | University of Sydney | ASSJ | Doctorate | 1990-1994 | University of Sydney | Field or organizational mapping, Program evaluation | Education, History, Jewish studies | Focus groups, History, Interviews | Asia | Australia | Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Day schools, Summer camps, Youth groups / movements | Curriculum, Leadership, Teaching, Teaching preparation, Theory, History of Jewish education | Antisemitism, Gender, Holocaust, Jewish education, Jewish identities, Language, Organizational development, Politics, Australian Jewish history | https://sydney.edu.au/arts/slc/staff/profiles/suzanne.rutland.php?apcode=ACADPROFILE300808 | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Suzanne_Rutland | Female | 1940s | |||||||
| Tobin Belzer | tbelzer@gmail.com | Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations | University/college/seminary | USC | ASSJ | Doctorate | 2000-2004 | Brandeis | Field or organizational mapping, Implementation study, Needs assessment, Program evaluation | Sociology, gender | Analysis of existing data, Ethnography, Focus groups, History, Interviews, Statistical analysis, Surveys | North America (US and Canada) | Adults, College students, Emerging adults, Jewish communal professionals (e.g., clergy, organization executives), Jews of color, LGBTQ Jews, Russian-American Jews, Singles, Small-town/rural Jews, Teens, Urban Jews, Women | Cultural Jews / Judaism, Conservative Jews / Judaism, Nondenominational Jews / Judaism, Reconstructionist Jews / Judaism, Reform Jews / Judaism, Renewal Jews / Judaism, Secular Jews / Judaism, Unaffiliated Jews | Adult Jewish educational institutions, Arts institutions, Community centers, Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Heritage travel / tourism, Independent minyanim / spiritual communities, Journalism, Museums, Online content providers / online communities, Organizations - general or other, Social justice, Summer camps, Synagogues, Youth groups / movements | Leadership, Learning, Special needs, Teaching | Activism, Arts and culture, College campuses, Conversion, Demographic trends / population estimates, Families / raising children, Gender, Interfaith / inter-group relations, Intermarriage / multi-heritage families, Jewish education, Jewish identities, Lifecycle events, Mentoring / coaching, Organizational development, Ritual | https://crcc.usc.edu/people/tobin-belzer/ | Female | 1970s | |||||||
| Wendy Grinberg | grinbergconsulting@gmail.com | Collaboration with other scholars, Conducting applied research for Jewish organizations, Presenting at synagogues, JCCs, and other non-academic venues | Independent scholar, Summer camp | URJ Eisner Camp | NRJE | Doctorate in progress | In progress | Jewish Theological Seminary Davidson School | Needs assessment, Program development, Program evaluation | Education | Ethnography, Interviews, Surveys | Complementary Jewish educational institutions (supplementary schools / religious schools / Hebrew schools / after-school learning), Summer camps | Curriculum, Leadership, Learning, Teaching, Teaching preparation, Theory | Families / raising children, Jewish education, Mentoring / coaching | https://jewishedlab.com/ | https://www.facebook.com/JewishEducationLab/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendygrinberg/ | 201-381-1078 | Female | 1970s |
NRJE/ASSJ Expert Database