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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.

Early life and 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

Orthodox Union

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

Simon Wiesenthal Center

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.

Aish

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.

Leadership and affiliations

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.

Initiatives and achievements

At NCSY, Burg founded the Jewish Student Union (JSU) and the Anne Samson Jerusalem Journey (TJJ), a summer program for teens.

References

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  2. ^ Jacobs, Phil (2015-06-25). "Rabbi Steven Burg to Build Aish '2.0'". The Jewish Link. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
  3. ^ "Message of Hope and Wellness - Kosherica". Kosherica. 2018-11-27. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
  4. "Fox News Media will present its fifth annual 'All-American Christmas Tree Lighting'". Fox News. November 18, 2024. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
  5. "Rabbi Steven Burg Archives". JNS.org. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
  6. "Rabbi Steven Burg: Twenty-two Years of Dedication to NCSY". Jewish Action. 2013-03-04. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
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