Meet the Rabbi
Meet Rabbi Pivo
Rabbi Jeff Pivo is a southern California native who received his BA in Jewish Studies from UCLA in 1994 and a Master of Hebrew Letters and ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary in 2000. He has served suburban congregations in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Illinois and has taught in a variety of settings, from Solomon Schechter middle school to Melton Adult School, and from playing guitar in Tot Shabbat to teaching Talmud to other rabbis. Outside the walls of the shul, he has been active in improving inter-synagogue programming by bringing different synagogues together to support JUF and JNF, and building interfaith relationships through Chicago’s Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council. Rabbi Pivo is a past president of the Chicago region Rabbinical Assembly’s Chicago region and has served on the Executive Committees of both the Chicago and Philadelphia Boards of Rabbis.
Rabbi Pivo is married to Lisa, whom he met at UCLA, and they have been blessed with four wonderful children: Aaron, Celia, Max, and Zachary. Rabbi is an avid record collector and Beatles fan.
With a passion for deep engagement with Jewish texts, history, and philosophy, Rabbi Pivo is committed to connecting Jews with their faith, tradition, and each other. As a community, we are thrilled to welcome Rabbi Pivo and family to East Brunswick Jewish Center and look forward to strengthening the community through meaningful engagement both inside and outside of the synagogue.
Fri, January 28 2022
26 Shevat 5782
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Rabbi Pivo's Mini Education Series
All are welcome to join Rabbi Pivo starting on January 12 from 7-8PM on a variety of topics, beginning with Jewish Imagination. For more information, CLICK HERE.
Jews in the American Theater
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 - 8:30 PM - Zoom Program - Learn how Jews reshaped Americn Theater for the past 150 years! To Register CLICK HERE
Sephardic Spain
February 6, 2022 - 1:00 PM - Zoom - Join Mike Hollander as he takes us on a tour through Sephardic Spain and it's rich Jewish history. To Register CLICK HERE
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire: Out of Tragedy Comes Social Justice
February 10, Thursday - 8:30PM - Learn how this tragedy sparked a nation to enact factory safety regulations. To Register CLICK HERE
Sarah Aroeste - Ladino Music from Yesterday to Today
Sunday, February 27 - 5:00 PM - Learn the rich history of Ladino music through song and storytelling. More information and link for registration to follow! Mark your calendars! To Register, CLICK HERE
THE BIBLE PLAYERS - ESTHER TO THE RESCUE!
Wednesday, Mrch 16th at 6:30 PM - Using virtual backgrounds, costumes and special effects, the zoom experience will be exciting for everyone. For more information and to register CLICK HERE
Gary the Great - Mentalist & Magician - A Purim Program
Open to the Community, but you must register! Sunday, March 20th at 11:00. This program is offered in person and virtually. Both at no cost. This is a great family program! CLICK HERE
American judaism: Past, Present & Future
Thursday March 3, 8:30 PM - Jonathan Sarna - An Old Faith in the New World: The History of American Judaism"
Thursday March 31, 8:30 PM - Lila Corwin Berman - "American Jews & White Supremacy: The Present Dilemmas of an Unstable History:
Sunday, May 22, 1:00 PM - Samuel Heilman - "The American Jewish Present and What it Indicates ABout the Future: A Sociologist's View"
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Live Virtual Tour of Jewish Venice
Sunday, April 3 - 12:00 PM - Join us as we experience a live walking virtual tour of Virtual Venice. Rain date is April 10th as this is a live tour! To Register CLICK HERE
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