Rabbi Lindsey Healey-Pollack
Englewood,NJ
Summary
Passionate Jewish leader and educator, committed to engaging diverse populations with the riches of Jewish tradition and culture. Experienced and highly-skilled in designing and implementing educational content and programming at varied levels of complexity. Integrate interpersonal skills, content knowledge and organizational skills to create innovative and responsive learning experiences and resources.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator, Introduction to Judaism
Town & Village Synagogue
New York, NY
01.2022 - Current
- Guided prospective and current students by explaining program features, offering guidance on conversion process, and providing referrals to other Jewish communities and professionals where appropriate.
- Streamlined communications with and supported learning of potential and current program participants through creation and sharing of digital resources.
- Collaborated with administrative staff, clergy, and educators to develop and implement new program features, including holiday celebrations, panel discussions, and social gatherings.
Educator, Introduction to Judaism Program
Town & Village Synagogue
New York, NY
01.2020 - Current
- Designed and implemented curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional materials to meet the needs of each class cohort and individual students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, support student learning, and develop effective and engaging learning materials.
- Integrated a variety of learning modalities, including multi-media tools, breakout groups, and moderated discussion to engage students during in-person and online class sessions.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with students through one-on-one meetings and ongoing communication.
Rabbi
Congregation Kol HaNeshamah
Englewood, NJ
09.2018 - Current
- Planned and facilitated on-going adult education opportunities for community members of diverse backgrounds, including weekly Torah discussion, online study groups, topical text study series, and holiday learning programs.
- Created and distributed educational and liturgical materials to support at-home Jewish learning and practice during the pandemic.
- Provided individualized pastoral support to community members during times of transition and challenge.
- Partnered with local organizations and faith communities through participation in community projects, interfaith celebrations, and guest teaching opportunities to build relationships and meet communal needs.
- Collaborated with lay leadership committees to plan and implement meaningful and engaging educational, worship, and social action experiences for the community.
Rabbinic Intern
United Synagogue of Hoboken
Hoboken, NJ
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Engaged diverse adult populations in Jewish learning opportunities, including Shabbat lunch-and-learns, Introduction to Judaism courses sessions, groups for expectant parents, facilitation of Sulam leadership training for emerging lay leaders, and young adult holiday programs.
- Developed and facilitated a monthly discussion and learning group for recent converts to Judaism and their families
- Provided individualized pastoral support to community members in preparation for lifecycle events, including funerals, simchat bat, brit milah, b'nei mitzvah, and weddings, and conversion.
- Worked with students ages 4-13 in preschool and Learning Center programs, including teaching Torah trope, working with bar and bat mitzvah students to prepare divrei Torah, and leading interactive, hands-on learning programs.
Education
Rabbinical Ordination & Master of Arts - Talmud And Rabbinics
Jewish Theological Seminary
05.2018
Master of Arts - Museum Studies
New York University
05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Scripps College
05.2007
Skills
- Program Development
- Curriculum Development
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Meeting Facilitation
- Creative Collaboration
- Research
- Content Development
- Editing
- Project Management
- Relationship Building
- Peer Mentoring
Selected Other Experience
- Slifka City Education Fellow, Park Avenue Synagogue and Moishe House Hoboken, 2017-2018
- Rabbinic Intern, Congregation Shaare Zedek, 2017-2018
- Rabbinic Intern, United Synagogue of Hoboken, 2016-2017
- Chaplain Intern, DOROT, 2016
- Educator, Jewish Journey Project, 2015-2016
- Educator, Society for the Advancement of Judaism, 2013-2014
- Student Rabbi, Atria Senior Residence, 2013-2014
- Educator, Ramah Day Camp in Nyack, 2013
- Congregation Shaare Zedek, Administrative Manager, 2011-2012
- Museum of Jewish Heritage, Development Intern, 2009-2010
- Ellis Island Immigration Museum, Curatorial Intern, 2008
Timeline
Program Coordinator, Introduction to Judaism
Town & Village Synagogue
01.2022 - Current
Educator, Introduction to Judaism Program
Town & Village Synagogue
01.2020 - Current
Rabbi
Congregation Kol HaNeshamah
09.2018 - Current
Rabbinic Intern
United Synagogue of Hoboken
09.2016 - 05.2017
Rabbinical Ordination & Master of Arts - Talmud And Rabbinics
Jewish Theological Seminary
Master of Arts - Museum Studies
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Scripps College
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