The United Synagogue has appointed Rabbi Matt Marks as the executive head of its young people’s department, Tribe.
Marks has previously served as youth director at Muswell Hill Synagogue, most recently as head of community engagement at Brighton and Hove Jewish Community (BNJC) and led Israel and Poland trips for several Jewish schools.
Each year Tribe engages thousands of Jewish students in primary and secondary schools, across their United Synagogue communities and on its residential summer camps.
Rabbi Matt Marks, TRIBE
Rabbi Matt said: “I feel incredibly privileged to step into this role. Tribe has played a meaningful part in the lives of so many young people and this moment offers a rare opportunity to think afresh. After several years of challenge and change, both locally and globally, it feels especially important to listen carefully, reimagine boldly and build something that speaks directly to the needs and hopes of our young people and communities.”
Barnaby Nemko, director of community life at the United Synagogue, said: “We are thrilled to be welcoming Rabbi Matt Marks to lead Tribe. Rabbi Matt brings with him a wealth of leadership, teaching and management experience. His fresh and dynamic approach will inspire the central Tribe team and take our local youth provision to new heights. We cannot wait to welcome Rabbi Matt to Tribe and look forward to seeing the positive impact he will bring to our community and the work of Tribe!”
Rabbi Matt will begin his new role on September 1.
