Shalom Kantor

• Developed innovative curricula, taught experiential classes, and facilitated immersive prayer experiences to enhance students' Jewish identity, and deepen engagement with traditional elements.
• Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects connecting Jewish studies with broader educational objectives.

Multi-Site Program Strategy & Community Impact

• Assessed and adapted programming for 300 member families in a post-pandemic hybrid model, doubling daily minyan attendance through strategic community needs analysis and data-driven programming decisions.
• Led a multi-stakeholder transition toward an egalitarian community through consensus building with diverse constituencies, resulting in a 40% increase in service participation and an expanded volunteer leadership base.
• Developed and executed the "Public Space" Chanukah initiative, partnering with local day schools and community organizations to create neighborhood-wide celebrations, reaching 300 families annually.
• Collaborated with musical partners to design participatory Kabbalat Shabbat programming, increasing monthly attendance by 60%, while maintaining a traditional Jewish framework.

Jewish Education & Service Learning

• Designed and implemented a Post-B'nai Mitzvah Experiential Education program integrating Jewish identity exploration, community service, and Israel advocacy, serving over 25 teens annually with a 90% retention rate.
• Created adult education programming based on congregant input and assessment, uniting community interests with Jewish learning priorities.
• Expanded B'nai Mitzvah education to meet individual student desires and capabilities, ensuring opportunities for meaning, growth, and success through flexible and creative programming.
• Supervised the Director of Youth Education and Family Engagement, providing strategic guidance and professional development for educational programming serving 20+ families.

Fundraising and Partnership Development.

• Participated in the annual campaign fundraising, engaging teen volunteers in creative stewardship initiatives, and donor relationship building.
• Cultivated partnerships with local organizations to expand community reach and programming impact.

• Engaged young families in ritual life celebrations for home based small communities through “Havdalah at Home” programs at congregants’ homes.
• Transformed B’nai Mitzvah program into unified system serving more than 40 students, incorporating hands-on and conversation-based experiential Jewish education including community volunteering, environmental awareness, and Israel connection.

• Developed strategic vision for Jewish life across 3,500+ Jewish students, growing weekly Shabbat attendance from 50 to 200+ students
• Transformed High Holiday programming into a student-empowered model, engaging 40+ student leaders and increasing participation by 150%.
• Supervised three cohorts of peer network engagement interns, achieving a 30% increase in new participant engagement.
• Advised and trained over 70 student leaders through interactive leadership development programming.

Impact Measurement & Partnership Development

• Raised over $25,000 annually through strategic campus and corporate sponsorship development.
• Managed complex operational functions, including budget oversight and weekly meal service for 200+ participants.
• Represented university Jewish community in media relations and coordinated Holocaust remembrance programming with community partners