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| '''Steven Burg''' (born April 23, 1972) is an American ], educator, and ] communal leader. He serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ], a Jewish outreach organization.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-21 |title=Facing rising antisemitism, the urgent need to embrace unaffiliated Jews - opinion |url=https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-787980 |access-date=2025-01-14 | |
'''Steven Burg''' (born April 23, 1972) is an American ], educator, and ] communal leader. He serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ], a Jewish outreach organization.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-21 |title=Facing rising antisemitism, the urgent need to embrace unaffiliated Jews - opinion |url=https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-787980 |access-date=2025-01-14 |publisher=The Jerusalem Post |website= JPost.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Jacobs |first=Phil |date=2015-06-25 |title=Rabbi Steven Burg to Build Aish ‘2.0’ |url=https://jewishlink.news/rabbi-steven-burg-to-build-aish-20/ |access-date=2025-01-14 |website=The Jewish Link |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| == Early life and education == | |||
| == Education == | |||
| Rabbi Burg received his ] and a master’s degree in Medieval Jewish History from ] in 1996. He completed executive education programs at ] ] in 2011 and ] in 2012.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2018-11-27 |title=Message of Hope and Wellness - Kosherica |url=https://kosherica.com/information/hope-wellness/ |access-date=2025-01-14 |website=Kosherica |language=en-US}}</ref> | Rabbi Burg received his ] and a master’s degree in Medieval Jewish History from ] in 1996. He completed executive education programs at ] ] in 2011 and ] in 2012.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2018-11-27 |title=Message of Hope and Wellness - Kosherica |url=https://kosherica.com/information/hope-wellness/ |access-date=2025-01-14 |website=Kosherica |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| == Career == | == Career == | ||
| === Orthodox Union === | |||
| In 1991, Burg began his career at the ] (OU), serving until 2013. During this time, he held the positions of OU Managing Director and International Director of ], the OU's youth movement<ref name=":1" /> | In 1991, Burg began his career at the ] (OU), serving until 2013. During this time, he held the positions of OU Managing Director and International Director of ], the OU's youth movement<ref name=":1" /> | ||
| === Simon Wiesenthal Center === | |||
| From January 2013 to June 2015, Burg was the Eastern Director of the ]. He managed the ] in ] and worked on efforts to combat antisemitism.<ref name=":0" /> | From January 2013 to June 2015, Burg was the Eastern Director of the ]. He managed the ] in ] and worked on efforts to combat antisemitism.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
| === Aish === | |||
| Since 2015, Burg has been the CEO of ]. He introduced AishVision2030, a ten-year plan aimed at engaging young unaffiliated Jews and addressing antisemitism through education. He has also been involved in interfaith initiatives and discussions.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 18, 2024 |title=Fox News Media will present its fifth annual 'All-American Christmas Tree Lighting' |url=https://press.foxnews.com/2024/11/fox-news-media-to-host-fifth-annual-all-american-christmas-tree-lighting-live-on-the-five-friday-november-22 |url-status= |access-date=2025-01-14 |website=Fox News |language=en}}</ref> | Since 2015, Burg has been the CEO of ]. He introduced AishVision2030, a ten-year plan aimed at engaging young unaffiliated Jews and addressing antisemitism through education. He has also been involved in interfaith initiatives and discussions.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 18, 2024 |title=Fox News Media will present its fifth annual 'All-American Christmas Tree Lighting' |url=https://press.foxnews.com/2024/11/fox-news-media-to-host-fifth-annual-all-american-christmas-tree-lighting-live-on-the-five-friday-november-22 |url-status= |access-date=2025-01-14 |website=Fox News |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| == Leadership and affiliations == | |||
| Burg serves on the ] for the ], the Executive Board of the ], and the boards of ] and Naaleh High School.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rabbi Steven Burg Archives |url=https://www.jns.org/writers/rabbi-steven-burg/ |access-date=2025-01-14 |website=JNS.org |language=en-US}}</ref> | Burg serves on the ] for the ], the Executive Board of the ], and the boards of ] and Naaleh High School.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rabbi Steven Burg Archives |url=https://www.jns.org/writers/rabbi-steven-burg/ |access-date=2025-01-14 |website=JNS.org |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| == Initiatives and achievements == | |||
| At ], Burg founded the ] (JSU) and the Anne Samson Jerusalem Journey (TJJ), a summer program for teens.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-03-04 |title=Rabbi Steven Burg: Twenty-two Years of Dedication to NCSY |url=https://jewishaction.com/inside-the-ou/rabbi-steven-burg-twenty-two-years-of-dedication-to-ncsy/ |access-date=2025-01-14 |website=Jewish Action |language=en}}</ref> | At ], Burg founded the ] (JSU) and the Anne Samson Jerusalem Journey (TJJ), a summer program for teens.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-03-04 |title=Rabbi Steven Burg: Twenty-two Years of Dedication to NCSY |url=https://jewishaction.com/inside-the-ou/rabbi-steven-burg-twenty-two-years-of-dedication-to-ncsy/ |access-date=2025-01-14 |website=Jewish Action |language=en}}</ref> | ||
Revision as of 16:32, 14 January 2025
Steven Burg (born April 23, 1972) is an American Orthodox rabbi, educator, and Jewish communal leader. He serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Aish, a Jewish outreach organization.
Education
Rabbi Burg received his rabbinic ordination and a master’s degree in Medieval Jewish History from Yeshiva University in 1996. He completed executive education programs at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management in 2011 and Harvard Business School in 2012.
Career
In 1991, Burg began his career at the Orthodox Union (OU), serving until 2013. During this time, he held the positions of OU Managing Director and International Director of NCSY, the OU's youth movement
From January 2013 to June 2015, Burg was the Eastern Director of the Simon Wiesenthal Center. He managed the Museum of Tolerance in New York City and worked on efforts to combat antisemitism.
Since 2015, Burg has been the CEO of Aish. He introduced AishVision2030, a ten-year plan aimed at engaging young unaffiliated Jews and addressing antisemitism through education. He has also been involved in interfaith initiatives and discussions.
Burg serves on the Board of Governors for the Jewish Agency, the Executive Board of the Rabbinical Council of America, and the boards of Yeshiva University High School and Naaleh High School.
At NCSY, Burg founded the Jewish Student Union (JSU) and the Anne Samson Jerusalem Journey (TJJ), a summer program for teens.
References
- "Facing rising antisemitism, the urgent need to embrace unaffiliated Jews - opinion". JPost.com. The Jerusalem Post. 2024-02-21. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- ^ Jacobs, Phil (2015-06-25). "Rabbi Steven Burg to Build Aish '2.0'". The Jewish Link. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- ^ "Message of Hope and Wellness - Kosherica". Kosherica. 2018-11-27. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- "Fox News Media will present its fifth annual 'All-American Christmas Tree Lighting'". Fox News. November 18, 2024. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- "Rabbi Steven Burg Archives". JNS.org. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- "Rabbi Steven Burg: Twenty-two Years of Dedication to NCSY". Jewish Action. 2013-03-04. Retrieved 2025-01-14.