Yehoshua Sturm
Staten Island
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Rabbi
Young Israel of Staten Island
09.2015 - Current
- Work closely with the Young Marrieds helping them integrate into the larger community
- Co founded the Staten Island Singles Committee where we organized and hosted Singles shabbatons and events
- Deliver 2-3 shiurim weekly with a diverse audience ranging from young marrieds to seniors
- Developed strong relationships with congregants through personalized pastoral care, providing spiritual guidance and support during challenging times.
- Officiate at lifecycle events including Brissim, Weddings, and Funerals
- Counsel members on a variety of personal issues
- Enhanced congregant engagement by delivering thought-provoking sermons and facilitating meaningful discussions regarding current event issues facing our community.
Director of Outreach
Renewal Kidney Registry
11.2014 - Current
- Increased community engagement by developing and implementing strategic outreach programs.
- Spend shabbasot in communities as Scholar in Residence on kidney donation
- Bring Renewal into the Modern Orthodox world to find potential kidney donors
- Responsible for increasing the pool of living kidney donors by approximately 30%.
- Liaison with hospitals to ensure Renewal's needs are being met.
Director
Young Israel of Staten Island Day Camp
11.2011 - 09.2016
- Oversee day to day operations for a camp of approximately 185 children
- Create and manage operating budget of over a quarter of a million dollars.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
Coordinator of Admissions and Community Programming
Beis Medrash L’Talmud (Lander College)
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Developed and Implemented the Model Beis Din Tournament
- Organize and oversee communal lectures hosted by the Lander College for Men
- Promote the Lander College for Men name by organizing Scholar and Residence programs for our administration
- Coordinate Open Houses in different communities to promote the school
- Run data analysis on patterns in scholarships and revenue.
Assistant to the Menahel
Lander College for Men
09.2010 - 06.2015
- Host periodic “Learn and Nosh with Rabbi Josh” events at my house
- Deliver Shabbos Morning Parsha Shiur
- Invite college students over for Shabbos meals on a regular basis
- Counsel on a variety of personal issues
- Serve as a mentor to over 150 college students helping in any way necessary.
Rabbinic Intern and Youth Director
Young Israel of Holliswood
09.2011 - 08.2013
- Oversaw shul’s Youth Department.
- Delivered occasional shiurim and drashos.
- Learned and trained under their Mora d'Asrah Rabbi Menachem Penner.
Education
Semicha -
Beis Medrash L’Talmud (Lander College)
06.2009
Masters in Public Administration -
Baruch College
05.2020
Bachelor of Science in Finance -
Lander College for Men/ Touro College
06.2006
Rabbinic Training Program -
National Council of Young Israel
Advanced Mental Health Training Program in Pastoral Counseling -
National Council of Young Israel
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Power Point
- Zoom Webinars
- Youth engagement
- Outreach initiatives
- Marketing strategies
- Event planning
Affiliations
Rabbinical Council of America (RCA)
Awards
Dean’s List all semesters Recipient of Merit Scholarship from Touro College Recipient of Touro College Award for Scholarly Achievement and Excellence in Finance
Hobbies and Interests
- Partners in Torah (2007-present)
- Chassan Teacher (ongoing)
- Maintain a home with an open door policy for all those in need of advice or counsel (often with delicious snacks included).
- Avid Investor with a passion for stocks. Actively manage personal portfolio. (ongoing)
- Financial Advisor for young couples
- Lander College for Men Alumni Council (2010-2011)
Timeline
Assistant Rabbi
Young Israel of Staten Island
09.2015 - Current
Director of Outreach
Renewal Kidney Registry
11.2014 - Current
Coordinator of Admissions and Community Programming
Beis Medrash L’Talmud (Lander College)
09.2013 - 06.2015
Director
Young Israel of Staten Island Day Camp
11.2011 - 09.2016
Rabbinic Intern and Youth Director
Young Israel of Holliswood
09.2011 - 08.2013
Assistant to the Menahel
Lander College for Men
09.2010 - 06.2015
Semicha -
Beis Medrash L’Talmud (Lander College)
Masters in Public Administration -
Baruch College
Bachelor of Science in Finance -
Lander College for Men/ Touro College
Rabbinic Training Program -
National Council of Young Israel
Advanced Mental Health Training Program in Pastoral Counseling -
National Council of Young Israel
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