David Ackerman Email and Phone Number

Rabbi for National Outreach Develop initiatives to expand and enhance the institution's presence, visibility and impact in key Jewish communities across North America. Created and formulated a comprehensive strategy for adult educational programming in partnership with rabbis and development team members. Travel frequently to a select group of communities to teach and cultivate relationships with key community members and JTS donors, and to open the path for future programming and connection. Increased rabbinic engagement and enrichment through establishing and managing rabbinic leadership groups which directly connect to JTS's Chancellor. Oversee organization's annual rabbinic development campaign which raises $250,000. Spearhead the Seminary's premiere continuing education program for rabbis, the Rabbinic Training Institute, an annual weeklong gathering. Write JTS Torah Commentaries which reach 30,000 email addresses each week.

Rabbi and Spiritual Leader of a 500 household congregation Leadership & Strategic Planning Oversaw congregation's growth from approximately 300 households to 600 at its peak Guided synagogue's participation in such congregational change initiatives as: