Rahel Gruenberg

Rahel Gruenberg is the recruitment and operations manager at ElevatEd, housed at JCC Association of North America. As the former executive director of Woodstock Jewish Congregation in Woodstock, New York, and more than a decade of administrative and operational experience at Temple Beth Shalom in Needham, Massachusetts, she is well-versed in strategic planning, community engagement, and nonprofit administration, all of which help ensure mission-driven organizations run effectively.

Known for her enthusiasm, quick learning, and sense of humor, Gruenberg is passionate about building meaningful connections. She lives in Kingston, New York, with her wife, Eva, and spends summers in Maine, where her wife is a summer camp director. In her free time, she enjoys knitting, yoga, and spending time with her dog, Zuggy (named after Bella Abzug).