Our Team
Exploring Judaism is a collaborative effort of the entire team:
Rabbi Mordechai Rackover
Executive Editor
Director of Publications and Digital Engagement
The Rabbinical Assembly
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Rabbi Mordechai Rackover
Rabbi Mordechai Rackover is Director of Publications at the Rabbinical Assembly. His career in Jewish education includes roles as Jewish Chaplain of Brown University, Assistant Rabbi of a 500-family congregation, classroom teaching from 4th grade to college and many experiences in informal education in camps, synagogues, and communities in North America. Mordechai is an insatiable learner who loves to make connections between Jewish texts and contemporary living. An experienced cook and food educator he is known for his love of photography and creative thinking on topics ranging from history to design.
As our Executive Editor, Rabbi Mordechai guides the team through decisions and projects in pursuit of the vision of Exploring Judaism. Rabbi Mordechai also serves as the Director of Publications and Digital Engagement for the USCJ & the Rabbinical Assembly.
Read his articles on Exploring Judaism.
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Rabbi Jeremy Markiz
Co-Founder and Managing Editor
Next Level Rabbinics
Rabbi Jeremy Markiz
Based in the Washington, DC area, Rabbi Markiz teaches the Torah of personal growth, meaning and intentionality, and making the world a better place. He is also a digital communications consultant in the Jewish world and, for the last two decades, has been obsessed with the question: how do we make it easier for people to engage with Torah online? As a co-founder of Exploring Judaism, he developed the initial strategy for Exploring Judaism and continues his work as Managing Editor.
As our Managing Editor, Rabbi Markiz connects our authors to our audiences, ensuring that we continue to offer meaningful, relevant, and engaging content for our Exploring Judaism community.
Read his articles on Exploring Judaism.
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Briley Jane Maurell
Project Manager
The Rabbinical Assembly
Briley Jane Maurell
Briley is a Jewish educator with an eye for organization and a passion for making Judaism more accessible, relevant, and meaningful to all members of our community. Briley grew up in the Conservative / Masorti Jewish community of Tennessee and currently lives outside of Boston with many houseplants and their partner of 8 years, who they met at Ramah Darom.
As our Project Manager, Briley works closely with each member of the Exploring Judaism team to ensure that our projects run smoothly and meet the needs of our community.
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Andi Kahclamat
Director of Marketing & Communications
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
Andi Kahclamat
As the USCJ Director of Marketing & Communications, Andi guides our marketing strategies and serves as our liaison to the USCJ, providing the key connection between the work that we do and the Movement that we represent.
Read her articles on Exploring Judaism.
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Jess Levenson
Communications Editor
Jess Levenson
Jess is a strategic communications professional with over a decade of experience telling stories, delivering projects, and solving problems for the U.S. Army and Jewish organizations.
His background in Army Public Affairs, brand strategy, multimedia production, and data analysis informs his approach to communications.
His Jewish background at Solomon Schecter, Camp Yavneh, Hillel at UMass Amherst, Bar-Ilan University, and graduating from the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston’s leadership development program informs his approach to a meaningful life.
As our Communications Editor, Jess works to help Exploring Judaism tell its story to the world.
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Reena Bromberg Gaber
Associate Editor
Reena Bromberg Gaber
Reena grew up in the Greater Philadelphia Conservative movement and uses both her Jewish education and her experience in media throughout college to inform her work with Exploring Judaism.
Majoring in sociology and Bible, Reena is a senior in the Joint Program between Columbia University and JTS; she looks forward to graduation in May 2025.
As an Associate Editor, Reena supports our written content, project production, and social media and communications work.
Read her articles on Exploring Judaism.
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