Welcoming Our New Jewish Education & Engagement Consultant!

We are excited to announce the appointment of Rabbi Scott Klein as our new Jewish Education and Engagement Consultant! This newly created role underscores NECHAMA's commitment to deepening its relationship with the Jewish community and integrating Jewish values into its disaster recovery efforts.

Rabbi Klein brings a wealth of experience in Jewish education, community engagement, and nonprofit leadership to NECHAMA. He is an active-duty Jewish chaplain in the United States Army, holds a doctorate in educational leadership, and has served in a number of Jewish community leadership roles.

“I am honored to join NECHAMA and contribute to its vital mission of providing hope and healing in times of need. I look forward to working with the dedicated team at NECHAMA to build stronger connections with the Jewish community and beyond, and to ensure that our disaster recovery efforts are infused with the values of compassion, justice, and Tikkun Olam.”
- Rabbi Scott Klein

In this role, Rabbi Klein will focus on developing educational materials, cultivating partnerships with Jewish organizations and interfaith groups, and creating a “Recovery Shabbat” program to engage synagogues nationwide in NECHAMA’s work.

“We are thrilled to welcome Rabbi Klein to NECHAMA. His expertise and passion for Jewish education and engagement will be invaluable as we continue to grow our impact and serve communities affected by disaster.”
- Stephan Kline, CEO

This appointment marks an exciting new chapter for NECHAMA, as we seek to further integrate Jewish values into its disaster recovery efforts and build bridges with diverse communities.

To learn more about NECHAMA's focus on Jewish Engagement, read our Focus Area document here.