Justin Rosen Smolen

Justin Rosen Smolen is vice president for Thriving Communities and Partnerships at Reconstructing Judaism, where he oversees movement initiatives supporting nearly 100 congregations worldwide and builds partnerships to advance a deeply rooted, boldly relevant and co-creative approach to Jewish life. He is a member of the advisory board of Evolve: Groundbreaking Jewish Conversations. Justin previously served as director of Jewish Emergent Network, where he led collaboration and strategy across seven pioneering communities throughout the United States to spark innovation in Jewish spiritual life. He also served as national director of youth programs at Keshet, where he expanded leadership programs and partnerships to support LGBTQ Jewish youth, and as associate director for community-based teen initiatives at The Jewish Education Project, where he advised a collaborative of funders launching new teen initiatives across the country. He has also consulted to a variety of organizations on inclusion, innovation and strategy. Justin holds an MPA in management and an MA in Jewish Studies, and is an alumnus of the Wexner Graduate Fellowship. He lives in northern New Jersey with his partner and their two children.