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 We are delighted to share the exciting news that Rabbi Janine Jankovitz will be KHN’s new rabbi beginning July 1st. 

Rabbi Janine brings exceptional strengths to our Little Shul by the River. Of great importance is her proven track record of growing the religious school in her current synagogue. The congregation was impressed with Rabbi Janine’s warmth and intelligence, her ability to engage with people of all ages and backgrounds, and her deep connection to Judaism and Torah. Of equal importance, Rabbi Janine is committed to our tradition of providing a welcoming, diverse, innovative and vibrant Reconstructionist community in New Hope, Lambertville, and beyond.

Rabbi Janine is very much looking forward to meeting everyone who is part of our wonderful shul and reaching out to the broader community. Having served as a rabbinic intern for KHN, she already feels a deep connection to the Little Shul.

Rabbi Janine was ordained by the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in 2020. Since then, she has served as the rabbi for Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid in Broomall, PA. She is a graduate of Temple University and worked for over a decade both as a student rabbi and an education director. With her husband Steven and their young daughter Evelyn, she is planning to move to our local area in the near future.

We want to express our heartfelt appreciation to the Rabbinic Search Committee*, including Chair Andy Kaufman; to our beloved Rabbi Diana, who has been so supportive of our efforts; to Jessica Regetta of Gestaltworks, an organizational development team led by KHN member Debra Brosan; and to the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College for providing a clear process and the guidance that has brought us to this next step in our journey. 

Shortly, we will share information about a celebration planned for September 22nd to welcome Rabbi Janine.

 * Rabbinic Search Committee: Donna Arons, Sarah Charnock, Steve Fox, Jayne Gershowitz, Scott Kalish, Anita Lerman, Louise Levy, Sharon Meixler, Lew Scheindlin.