Our Staff
RABBI ROBERT SCHEINBERG
RABBI - UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF HOBOKEN
Rabbi Robert Scheinberg, a graduate of the Jewish Theological Seminary, has been the rabbi of the United Synagogue of Hoboken since 1997. An engaging teacher and speaker and an accomplished musician, Rabbi Scheinberg previously served congregations in Massachusetts and Alabama, and serves on the faculties of the Jewish Theological Seminary (where he is a doctoral candidate in Jewish liturgy) and the Academy for Jewish Religion.
In 2006, Rabbi Scheinberg served on the New Jersey Legislature's Death Penalty Study Commission as a representative of New Jersey's religious communities. The Commission's work set the stage for the abolition of capital punishment in New Jersey in December 2007.
He also was on the editorial committee for Mahzor Lev Shalem, the new High Holiday prayerbook for Conservative Judaism, published in 2010. Please contact the Rabbi about life cycle events or any questions you may have.
More information about the rabbi including the Rabbi's Blog, book list, readings and sermons and words and music can be found on the United Synagogue of Hoboken website.
Email at [email protected]
In 2006, Rabbi Scheinberg served on the New Jersey Legislature's Death Penalty Study Commission as a representative of New Jersey's religious communities. The Commission's work set the stage for the abolition of capital punishment in New Jersey in December 2007.
He also was on the editorial committee for Mahzor Lev Shalem, the new High Holiday prayerbook for Conservative Judaism, published in 2010. Please contact the Rabbi about life cycle events or any questions you may have.
More information about the rabbi including the Rabbi's Blog, book list, readings and sermons and words and music can be found on the United Synagogue of Hoboken website.
Email at [email protected]
AMIR ORBACH
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Amir was born and raised in Israel, in the city of Ra’anana. After completing his IDF service he moved to the United States to pursue a career in acting, first in New York and then in Los Angeles. He received his BA in Theater from The New School University in New York City, and his Masters of Education and Bachelors of Literature in Hebrew Letters from the American Jewish University in Los Angeles.
Amir is thrilled to be back on the east coast and serve as the Director of Education at USH.
As a dynamic educational leader, Amir’s passion for Jewish learning and education stems from his love of learning and children. His background as a musical theater performer and student of theater and drama fostered his approach to integrating experiential education with a core commitment to Jewish knowledge and Hebrew language. Amir’s experience in the field spans more than fifteen years, including teaching and serving as an educational leader in a variety of formal and informal learning environments.
Amir is a proud Father of Evyatar, who is enrolled in Kaplan preschool.
Email at [email protected]
Amir is thrilled to be back on the east coast and serve as the Director of Education at USH.
As a dynamic educational leader, Amir’s passion for Jewish learning and education stems from his love of learning and children. His background as a musical theater performer and student of theater and drama fostered his approach to integrating experiential education with a core commitment to Jewish knowledge and Hebrew language. Amir’s experience in the field spans more than fifteen years, including teaching and serving as an educational leader in a variety of formal and informal learning environments.
Amir is a proud Father of Evyatar, who is enrolled in Kaplan preschool.
Email at [email protected]
RHONDA STROSBERG
PROGRAM MANAGER
Rhonda grew up as the daughter of a Marine and moved around to Virginia, Hawaii, and North Carolina before ending up in New England for the majority of her life and arrived in Hoboken in 2000. Rhonda received her Bachelor's degree and studied Interior Design at Chamberlayne School of Design in Newton, MA.
Rhonda met her husband in Hoboken and they were married by Rabbi Scheinberg at USH.
Rhonda previously worked as a Project Manager in specialty and major department store buying offices. Rhonda has been working at USH for the Learning Center since 2016 and focuses on enrollment, helping run logistics day to day and communication with staff and families.
In her free time, Rhonda is a cooking enthusiast and enjoys spending time working on creative projects.
Email at [email protected]
Rhonda met her husband in Hoboken and they were married by Rabbi Scheinberg at USH.
Rhonda previously worked as a Project Manager in specialty and major department store buying offices. Rhonda has been working at USH for the Learning Center since 2016 and focuses on enrollment, helping run logistics day to day and communication with staff and families.
In her free time, Rhonda is a cooking enthusiast and enjoys spending time working on creative projects.
Email at [email protected]
Shana lee
educational consultant and teacher
Shana works in various aspects of the Learning Center. Her primary focus is with teaching and offering creative resources for the teachers to enhance Learning Center all around.
Shana grew up in Jersey City but since 1996 calls Hoboken her home. Shana has her bachelor’s degree from The American University in Visual Media and Theater Arts. She has been working at the United Synagogue of Hoboken since 2004. Shana is also the PJ Library coordinator for PJ Library bringing Jewish engagement to communities throughout Hudson County.
She came to USH after working as a television producer and being a stay-at-home mom after her first daughter was born. She has three children, Alexandra, Elizabeth and Jared, who are all Kaplan & Learning Center alumni. In her free time, Shana likes to go to the gym, read and play Words with Friends.
Email at [email protected]
Shana grew up in Jersey City but since 1996 calls Hoboken her home. Shana has her bachelor’s degree from The American University in Visual Media and Theater Arts. She has been working at the United Synagogue of Hoboken since 2004. Shana is also the PJ Library coordinator for PJ Library bringing Jewish engagement to communities throughout Hudson County.
She came to USH after working as a television producer and being a stay-at-home mom after her first daughter was born. She has three children, Alexandra, Elizabeth and Jared, who are all Kaplan & Learning Center alumni. In her free time, Shana likes to go to the gym, read and play Words with Friends.
Email at [email protected]