Campus Rabbi Position Assigned to Rabbi Natan Levy for Syracuse Hillel, Also Serves as Jewish Chaplain at Hendricks Chapel
Rabbi Natan Levy Appointed as Campus Rabbi at Syracuse University's Hillel
Rabbi Natan Levy, a renowned scholar and interfaith leader, has been appointed as the campus rabbi at Syracuse University’s Hillel and Jewish chaplain at Hendricks Chapel. This appointment comes as exciting news for the university community, marking a significant step in strengthening Jewish life on campus.
Rabbi Levy holds a Ph.D. in environmental theology from the University of Bristol, a Master of Arts in Jewish Studies from King’s College, and a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from Pomona College in California. His extensive academic background and commitment to the intersection of theology, ecology, and interfaith dialogue make him an ideal fit for his new role.
Before joining Syracuse University, Rabbi Levy served as head of operations for the Faiths Forum in London and as a senior lecturer at Leo Baeck College in the UK. He also served as university Jewish chaplain for Western England and Wales from 2005-08.
Rabbi Levy's interfaith work extends beyond the UK. He has been awarded several prestigious fellowships and scholarships, including the Gingko Interfaith Fellowship, KAICIID Interreligious Dialogue Fellowship, McCaul Scholarship, Hass/Koshland Memorial Award, and JNF Scholarship for Environmental Activities.
One of Rabbi Levy's most notable achievements was his role as a trusted advisor to the late Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. During this time, he gained valuable experience in Jewish thought and interfaith relations. He also served as head of interfaith outreach at the Board of Deputies of British Jews.
Jillian Juni, executive director of Syracuse Hillel, is thrilled about Rabbi Levy's appointment. She expressed her excitement, saying, "We are thrilled to welcome Rabbi Natan Levy as our new campus rabbi. His extensive experience and commitment to Jewish life, interfaith work, and community partnerships will undoubtedly strengthen our offerings and support our efforts in building a robust Jewish life on campus."
The Rev. Brian Konkol, vice president and dean of Hendricks Chapel, shares similar sentiments. He is excited about the partnership with Syracuse Hillel and the arrival of Rabbi Levy, stating, "We are excited about the partnership with Syracuse Hillel and the arrival of Rabbi Levy. His commitment to interfaith understanding and ecological responsibility aligns perfectly with our mission at Hendricks Chapel."
Rabbi Levy, in turn, is eager to start his new role. He expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "I am excited about building bridges and creating programs that broaden perspectives and help in growth, even in disagreement. I look forward to working closely with the Syracuse University community to foster a vibrant, inclusive, and meaningful Jewish life on campus."
Rabbi Levy's publications, including "Genesis 1-11, the Rise of Agriculture and the Earliest States" and co-authorship of "Sharing Eden: Green Teachings from Jews, Christians and Muslims," reflect his commitment to the intersection of theology, ecology, and interfaith dialogue. With his extensive global interfaith experience, Rabbi Levy is poised to make a significant impact on the Syracuse University community.
[1] https://www.academia.edu/33828396/Genesis_1-11_The_Rise_of_Agriculture_and_the_Earliest_States [3] https://www.academia.edu/33828396/Genesis_1-11_The_Rise_of_Agriculture_and_the_Earliest_States [5] https://www.academia.edu/33828396/Genesis_1-11_The_Rise_of_Agriculture_and_the_Earliest_States
Rabbi Natan Levy's extensive academic background and commitment to the intersection of theology, ecology, and interfaith dialogue (education-and-self-development, personal-growth) make him an ideal fit for his new role as campus rabbi at Syracuse University’s Hillel. In his role, Rabbi Levy aims to build bridges and create programs that broaden perspectives and help in personal growth, even in disagreement.
