Michael Mitgang
New York
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RABBINIC INTERN
Temple Emanu-El
Westfield, NJ
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Help lead bi-weekly Shabbat t'fillah on Friday nights with the clergy team
- Co-lead Saturday morning Simchat Shabbat services including conducting a text study on the weekly Torah portion
- Taught two adult education classes
- Lead weekday t'fillah for 6th and 7th grader students during religious school
- Teach 7th grade Hebrew, leadership, and Judaics
EDUCATOR
Congregation Rodeph Sholom
09.2022 - Current
- Facilitate lessons in Judaic studies for fifth, sixth, and seventh grade
- Help students explore Jewish concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities
- Partner with the Associate Director of Religious Education to enhance future lesson plans
SUPERVISOR
URJ Camp Harlam
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Lead professional development and training sessions for counselors-in-training
- Conduct weekly one-on-one performance reviews with participants to discuss strengths and areas of improvement
- Coach the assistant supervisors and provide guidance on an ongoing basis
- Oversee the Cornerstone Fellows in improving their program writing skills
FELLOW
The Nachshon Project
01.2019 - Current
- Participate in programming on Survey-Design and Emotional Intelligence
- Collaborate with others in a professional network
FELLOW
The Nachshon Project
01.2019 - Current
- Participated in an in-depth Israel education
- Studied Jewish texts such as weekly Talmud class at The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies
- Exposed to a variety of Jewish beliefs and observances
- Gained a wider understanding of Jewish career opportunities while living in Jerusalem
HIGH HOLIDAY SHALIACH TZIBOR
Bowdoin College Hillel
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Conducted T'fillah on Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur for Jewish students on campus
- Collaborated with the rabbi to ensure student's spiritual needs are met
PROGRAM ASSOCIATE
Indiana University Hillel
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Assisted students in creating Shabbat experiences and holiday programming
- Helped create the LGBTQIA+ (Keshet) affinity space for queer Jewish students on campus
Education
Master of Arts - Hebrew Letters
Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion
05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Jewish Studies
Indiana University Bloomington
05.2021
Certification
Emotional Intelligence, Weatherhead School at Case Western Reserve University
Custom
- Lisa David, Executive Director, URJ Camp Harlam & URJ Camps, LDavid@urj.org, (610) 668-0423
- Rabbi Victor Appell, Associate Rabbi, Temple Emanu-El, vappell@tewnj.org, (908) 232-6770
- Rabbi Adena Blum, Rabbi, Congregation Beth Chaim, ablum@bethchaim.org, (609)-799-9401
Timeline
RABBINIC INTERN
Temple Emanu-El
09.2023 - 05.2024
SUPERVISOR
URJ Camp Harlam
06.2023 - 08.2023
EDUCATOR
Congregation Rodeph Sholom
09.2022 - Current
HIGH HOLIDAY SHALIACH TZIBOR
Bowdoin College Hillel
09.2022 - 10.2022
PROGRAM ASSOCIATE
Indiana University Hillel
01.2021 - 05.2021
FELLOW
The Nachshon Project
01.2019 - Current
FELLOW
The Nachshon Project
01.2019 - Current
Master of Arts - Hebrew Letters
Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion
Bachelor of Arts - Jewish Studies
Indiana University Bloomington