News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 31, 2025

 

LOS ANGELES (October 31, 2025) – The Jewish Grad Organization (JGO) is delighted to announce that, effective immediately, Rabbi Matt Rosenberg has been appointed Executive Vice President & Senior Rabbi, a role that reflects his extraordinary leadership, vision, and unwavering dedication to our mission of empowering Jewish graduate students across North America.

In this elevated position, Rabbi Rosenberg will oversee JGO’s organizational strategy and long-term vision. Working directly with the CEO, he will play a critical role in advancing JGO’s development goals, engaging key stakeholders, and guiding the organization’s next chapter of growth.

As JGO’s senior rabbinic leader, Rabbi Rosenberg will also continue to inspire our students, alumni, and supporters through teaching, mentorship, and Jewish learning, while serving as the organization’s spiritual anchor and shaping its public voice.

“As COO, Rabbi Matt’s unique combination of operational acumen and rabbinic wisdom made him a trusted advisor to staff, board members, and partners alike,” said Advisory Board Chair Jim Freedman. “We’re excited to watch how his leadership will continue to build JGO in his new role as Executive Vice President.”

Said JGO CEO, Dave Sorani: “We are deeply grateful for Rabbi Matt’s partnership, heart and decade of commitment to the JGO community, fueled by his passion for strengthening Jewish identity and leadership among the next generation. His new role will further advance the organization’s reach and impact at a time when our mission has never mattered more.”

From high-level strategy and problem-solving, to thought leadership representing JGO on national platforms, to guiding our advocacy and educational initiatives, we are confident that Rabbi Rosenberg’s leadership will be indispensable to JGO’s next chapter of impact.