Julie Schonfeld
| Julie Schonfeld | |
|---|---|
| Position | Executive vice president |
| Organisation | Rabbinical Assembly |
| Began | 2008 |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
Julie Schonfeld is the first female rabbi to serve in the chief executive position of an American rabbinical association, having been named the executive vice president of the Conservative movement's Rabbinical Assembly in 2008.[1][2] She is also a member of the President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
Schonfeld was ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary of America and also has a degree from Yale University.[3]
In 2011 Jewish Women International named her one of "10 Women to Watch in 5772."[4]
In 2012, she was part of a mission of religious leaders that went on a six-city tour to Indonesia, Jordan, the Palestinian Authority, and Israel to highlight the role of religion in advancing Middle East peace.[5]
She opposed the controversial arrest of a woman for wearing a tallit at the Western Wall.[6]
References
- ↑ "A White Plains rabbi replaces a White Plains rabbi as head of the Rabbinical Assembly | Blogging Religiously". Religion.lohudblogs.com. 2008-10-29. Retrieved 2012-07-07.
- ↑ "News Briefs - Sun Sentinel". Articles.sun-sentinel.com. 2008-11-04. Retrieved 2012-07-07.
- ↑ Published: September 10, 2000 (2000-09-10). "WEDDINGS; Julie Schonfeld, Aytan Bellin - New York Times". Nytimes.com. Retrieved 2012-07-07.
- ↑ "10 Women to Watch in 5772: Julie Schonfeld - Aspire - JWM". Jwi.org. 2012-06-07. Retrieved 2012-07-07.
- ↑ "Interfaith leaders travel to foster peace - Washington Jewish Week - Online Edition - Rockville, MD". Washington Jewish Week. 2012-03-28. Retrieved 2012-07-07.
- ↑ "Conservative female rabbi slams 'religious coercion' - Israel Jewish Scene, Ynetnews". Ynetnews.com. Retrieved 2012-07-07.