The RJX has been serving the Rutgers Jewish population since 2004. Our goal is to provide our students with a positive, meaningful and enjoyable Jewish experience so that they can become proud, active leaders of tomorrow's Jewish community. We believe in a hands on approach to Judaism, and we take pride in the many meaningful and lasting relationships that we've formed with our students. Outside of our classes (LearningX), you can find us shmoozing about life in coffeshops and student centers across the campus.

     
Rabbi Meir Goldberg, Director:  

MGoldberg@RutgersJX.com
  Born and raised in NY, Rabbi Goldberg spent two years in Jerusalem, studying at the Yeshiva Yagdil Torah. He went on to receive his BA and MA in Talmudic studies from Beth Medrash Govoha in Lakewood, NJ. Before founding the RJX in 2004, Rabbi Goldberg had been involved in Jewish education in Twin Rivers and Margate, NJ. He enjoys discussing Torah, football and urban culture (not necessarily in that order) with Jewish students. He and his wife Estie reside in Lakewood, together with their three rambunctious boys.

 
 
Rabbi Yehoshua Lewis, Director:   Ylewis@RutgersJX.com
 

Hailing from Long Island, Rabbi Lewis received his rabbinical degree from Yeshivat Ohr Hachaim in Queens. In addition to his ordination, he holds a B.A. in Mathematics from Queens College and is an actuary by profession.  Rabbi Lewis now lives over the bridge in Highland Park, and can be spotted most days meeting students on College Ave, where he currently holds the Rutgers record for most coffees at Au Bon Pain.

 
Rabbi Yossi Sirote:  

YSirote@RutgersJX.com
  An accomplished scholar, Rabbi Sirote received his Rabbinical Degree from the Rabbinical Seminary of America in Queens and his MSW from Fordham University. In addition, he is quite the outdoors man. Although he has never hunted with Dick Cheney, he has run wilderness survival programs for teens, and spends his summers near Lake George lecturing for Sinai Retreats. While not in the woods, Rabbi Sirote and family reside in Highland Park.  
Mrs Esther Lewis:   ELewis@RutgersJX.com
 

Originally from the Los Angeles, Esther holds a B.A. in psychology from California State University Northridge and her Masters in Social Organizational Psychology from Teachers College at Columbia University. She is a management consultant for TMC in Princeton in between raising her children and holding Torah discussions at Rutgers.

Ms. Dina Friedman: Dinafunn@RutgersJX.com
After receiving her MSW from NYU, Dina decided to join RJX to be involved in Jewish student life on campus. She studied in Israel for two years and is also currently pursuing another masters degree in Judaic Studies. Dina loves meeting with new students, engaging in deep philosophical Jewish discussions and having fun!
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