Jeremy Hanson Willis

A passion for social justice, anti-racism and tikkun olam has animated Jeremy Hanson Willis throughout his career in public service, advocacy and nonprofit leadership.

Seeking to advance those values, Hanson Willis recently joined the professional leadership of Reconstructing Judaism as its new vice president for strategic advancement. He is overseeing the organization’s fundraising and communications efforts and will help guide strategy as an integral member of the presidential cabinet.
During his career, Jeremy has led an LGBTQ/HIV health services and advocacy organization, served as chief of staff to then–Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak, held economic development roles with both the City of Minneapolis and the State of Minnesota, and worked as policy director for the Minnesota Smoke-Free Coalition. He has joined the Advisory Board of Evolve.

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The Reconstructionist Network

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Serving as central organization of the Reconstructionist movement

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Training the next generation of groundbreaking rabbis

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Modeling respectful conversations on pressing Jewish issues

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Curating original, Jewish rituals, and convening Jewish creatives

Read & Rite

One-stop shop for progressive Jewish books and ritual objects

Havaya Summer Programs

Overnight summer camp and teen Israel experience

Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association

Professional association of Reconstructionist rabbis

Placement Office

Placement resources for rabbis and congregations

Reconstructionist Educators of North America

Professional group for people leading schools in Reconstructionist congregations

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The Reconstructionist Network

A blank white square with no visible content.
A pure white, blank image with no distinguishable features or content.
A blank white square image.

Read & Rite

One-stop shop for progressive Jewish books and ritual objects

Placement Office

Placement resources for rabbis and congregations

Havaya Summer Programs

Overnight summer camp and teen Israel experience

Reconstructionist Educators of North America

Professional group for people leading schools in Reconstructionist congregations

Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association

Professional association of Reconstructionist rabbis