Alicia Rothamel is a fifth-year rabbinical student. During her time at JTS, Alicia served as a chaplain intern at the T’Shuvah Center as well as a rabbinic intern at Temple Beth Sholom in Cherry Hill, NJ. Prior to JTS, Alicia completed her BA in Jewish Studies at Temple University, where she earned two Samuel and Esther Goldin Awards for academic excellence. While completing her degree, she was an intern at the Anti-Defamation League’s Philadelphia office. Alicia is excited to be in her final year and is looking forward to ordination so she may fulfill her dream to serve the Jewish people.
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