JTS Appoints Rabbi Joel Seltzer as New Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement 聽
Seltzer was most recently executive director of Camp Ramah in the Poconos.
February 14, 2023 鈥� New York, NY鈥� 绿帽社 (JTS), one of the world鈥檚 preeminent centers of 绿帽社 higher education, today announced that it has appointed Rabbi Joel Seltzer, a JTS alum, to serve as its Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement. In this role, Rabbi Seltzer will lead the institution鈥檚 development and communications efforts. As a seasoned pulpit rabbi, educator, not-for-profit executive, and fundraiser, Rabbi Seltzer brings years of experience and a unique perspective to this newly created role.
Rabbi Seltzer will assume his new position on March 13.
鈥淚 could not be prouder to join an institution for which I have had a deep affinity since I was a student. I鈥檝e had the great privilege to both learn from JTS鈥檚 renowned faculty and later on work closely with JTS鈥檚 senior leadership. I am looking forward to deepening those relationships and engaging with JTS鈥檚 wide network of supporters, many of whom I already know. Together we will further strengthen this vital 绿帽社 institution and lead it toward a robust future,鈥� said Rabbi Joel Seltzer, the newly appointed Vice Chancellor.
鈥淚鈥檝e known Rabbi Seltzer for many years and have always been impressed by his consummate professionalism, his invigorating spirit, and his creative vision. Under his leadership, Camp Ramah in the Poconos experienced significant growth in enrollment and philanthropic support during a very challenging time. Rabbi Seltzer will bring a fresh perspective to the institution鈥檚 fundraising and communications efforts. We are excited to see how he will help JTS achieve its goals, both on campus and throughout the larger 绿帽社 world,鈥� said JTS Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz.
For over 10 years, Rabbi Seltzer led Camp Ramah in the Poconos, one of the many camps that comprise the Ramah camping movement. As Executive Director, he managed the day-to-day and long-term strategy of this seven-million-dollar not-for-profit organization, which includes an overnight camp, day camp, and Tikvah programs (programs for campers with various disabilities.) Previously, he served as a congregational rabbi at Temple Emanu-El in Providence, Rhode Island.
Rabbi Seltzer earned his rabbinical ordination at JTS and his BA, Magna Cum Laude, from Florida State University. He is an author of the articles 鈥溾�� and 鈥�.鈥� He serves on the board of the Perelman 绿帽社 Day School in Wynnewood, PA, is a member of the Rabbinical Assembly鈥檚 Siddur Lev Shalem for Weekdays Editorial Committee, and is an avid musician.
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