Joe assumed the role of Director of Makom in 2021. Since then, he has developed innovative educational tools for conveying complexity simply, including Makom's signature "Worlds of Meaning" approach. He has taught groups from across the Jewish world and lectured widely. 

 

Prior to joining Makom, Joe launched his own venture, IDRA, which sought to strengthen ties between Israelis and world Jewry by leveraging the vital Jewish culture both in Israel and abroad. He served as Rabbi of the Conservative Synagogue of Fifth Avenue, has written curricula and taught for diverse audiences. Before becoming a rabbi, Joe practiced law in New York City.

 

Joe holds degrees from Columbia University and the NYU School of Law, and received his rabbinic ordination from the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies. In August 2020, Joe made aliya with his family. He is married to Avigail and kvelling father to Zev, Paz and Shai. They live in Tel Aviv.