One legacy, many voices.

The Academy for Jewish Religion
Main Administration Building
6301 Riverdale Avenue
Riverdale, NY 10471

718-543-9360
718-543-1038 (fax)
877-543-3700 (toll free)

If you have questions about us or our programs, please let us know and we will contact you.


Dr. Ora Horn Prouser

Executive Vice President and Academic Dean


Rabbi Jeff Hoffman

Rabbi-in-Residence


Cantor Murray Simon

Interim Director of Cantorial Studies


Rabbi Jill Hammer

Director of Spiritual Education


Rabbi Michael Pitkowsky

Rabbinics Curriculum Coordinator


Ms. Sandra Kilstein

Dean of Students and Director of Placement


Cantor Lisa Klinger-Kantor

Dean of Admissions


Ms. Helene Santo

Director of Operations


Ms. Anne Mintz

Librarian