Jason Silberfein, Executive Director
Jason is excited to join the Temple Emanu-El family as Executive Director. With more than 20 years of service in the Jewish non-profit industry; he is passionate about building Jewish community.
Jason holds a BA from SUNY Purchase and earned his MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Most recently having served as an Executive Director at a NJ synagogue, Jason brings experience in operational and development excellence, with a focus on building relationships and growing membership engagement. Prior to his last position, Jason was the Registrar and Associate Director of Development at Golda Och Academy in West Orange; worked for JCC Association in NYC and also served as a Development Consultant for Giving Tree Associates.
Jason is committed to delivering on the three “pillars” of engagement, development, and operations.
He may be new to our congregation, but his family has been part of Temple Emanu-El for decades. His wife, Paige grew up at TEE and her parents are still active members of the community. Jason and Paige live nearby in Springfield with their two children, Reese and Micah.