Our Team

Exploring Judaism is a collaborative effort of the entire team:

Rabbi Mordechai Rackover

Executive Editor
Director of Publications and Digital Engagement
The Rabbinical Assembly
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

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Rabbi Mordechai Rackover

Rabbi Mordechai Rackover is Director of Publications at the Rabbinical Assembly. His career in Jewish education includes roles as Jewish Chaplain of Brown University, Assistant Rabbi of a 500-family congregation, classroom teaching from 4th grade to college and many experiences in informal education in camps, synagogues, and communities in North America. Mordechai is an insatiable learner who loves to make connections between Jewish texts and contemporary living. An experienced cook and food educator he is known for his love of photography and creative thinking on topics ranging from history to design.

As our Executive Editor, Rabbi Mordechai guides the team through decisions and projects in pursuit of the vision of Exploring Judaism. Rabbi Mordechai also serves as the Director of Publications and Digital Engagement for the USCJ & the Rabbinical Assembly.

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Rabbi Jeremy Markiz

Co-Founder and Strategist
Next Level Rabbinics

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Rabbi Jeremy Markiz

Based in the Washington, DC area, Rabbi Markiz teaches the Torah of personal growth, meaning and intentionality, and making the world a better place. He is also a digital communications consultant in the Jewish world and, for the last two decades, has been obsessed with the question: how do we make it easier for people to engage with Torah online? As a co-founder of Exploring Judaism, he developed the initial strategy for Exploring Judaism and continues his work helping craft its strategy.

Read his articles on Exploring Judaism.

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Shoshana Boardman

Managing Editor
Exploring Judaism

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Shoshana Boardman

A PhD student based in Boston, Shoshana is invested in accessible Jewish education, digital humanities, and building communities.

As our Managing Editor, Shoshana connects our authors to our audiences, ensuring that we continue to offer meaningful, relevant, and engaging content for our Exploring Judaism community.

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Briley Jane Maurell

Project Manager
Exploring Judaism

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Briley Jane Maurell

Briley is a Jewish educator with an eye for organization and a passion for making Judaism more accessible, relevant, and meaningful to all members of our community. Briley grew up in the Conservative / Masorti Jewish community of Tennessee and is now living in LA with their partner and twin toddlers and studying at Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies.

As our Project Manager, Briley works closely with each member of the Exploring Judaism team to ensure that our projects run smoothly and meet the needs of our community.

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Andi Edwardson

Director of Marketing & Communications
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

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Andi Edwardson

As the USCJ Director of Marketing & Communications, Andi guides our marketing strategies and serves as our liaison to the USCJ, providing the key connection between the work that we do and the Movement that we represent.

Read her articles on Exploring Judaism.

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Reena Bromberg Gaber

Associate Editor

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Reena Bromberg Gaber

Reena grew up in the Greater Philadelphia Conservative movement and uses both her Jewish education and her experience in media throughout college to inform her work with Exploring Judaism. Reena graduated from the Joint Program between Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary with degrees in Hebrew Bible and sociology.

As an Associate Editor, Reena supports our written content, project production, and social media and communications work.

Read her articles on Exploring Judaism.

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The people who are living, learning, and building relationships anchored by Judaism and a shared pursuit of becoming your best selves.

Our Team

Exploring Judaism is a collaborative effort of the entire team:

Rabbi Mordechai Rackover

Rabbi Mordechai Rackover

Rabbi Jeremy Markiz

Rabbi Jeremy Markiz

Shoshana Boardman

Shoshana Boardman

Briley Jane Maurell

Briley Jane Maurell

Andi Edwardson

Andi Edwardson

Reena Bromberg Gaber

Reena Bromberg Gaber

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