Rabbi Roy Feldman believes that a rabbi’s primary role in the twenty-first century is to articulate, embody, and exemplify the reasons why traditional Judaism remains relevant today. He obtained a BA from Columbia College, and his ordination and MA in Jewish Philosophy from Yeshiva University, where he is currently pursuing a Ph.D in Jewish History. For several years, Rabbi Feldman served as rabbi of the Modern Orthodox congregation in Albany, NY, and he is a member of the Executive Committee of the Rabbinical Council of America. He is married to Rachel Minkin, and they are proud parents of Charlotte and Millie. (Sermons)

Ruthie Hollander was born in Germany, grew up in Michigan, and now lives in New Jersey with her husband Max, her daughter Mila, and her dog Momo. She has worked in Jewish school settings for the last five years and is very passionate about educational accessibility and asking "the big questions" with her students. After taking a yearlong pause from teaching at JYC, Ruthie is overjoyed to return as its Principal. Ruthie is partnering with the mayor of her city to build a sustainability-focused community garden in her neighborhood and is the founder of Achayot: a community network that enables Jewish women to find support, friendship, free events, and Shabbat meals.

Max is a graduate of NYU with a double major in Communications and Judaic Studies, who now lives in New Jersey with his wife Ruthie, his daughter Mila, and his puppy Momo. He is a student at Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary and Bernard Revel Graduate School of Judaic Studies. He is also a former teacher at JYC. Max is driven by a love of storytelling, Torah, and an intense desire to share powerful ideas with others. He has had the privilege of doing so through podcasts, videos, educational resources, and articles, and is thrilled to bring that passion for ideas to JYC as its Director.