Author: Amanda Goldstein

Amanda Goldstein is a community leader, educator, and advocate dedicated to strengthening Jewish life and advancing inclusivity, wellness, and access. A graduate of the Borns Jewish Studies Program at Indiana University, Amanda has built a career in Jewish communal service with a focus on program development, education, and a deep love of learning. A member of the Skokie Jewish community, she is active at Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob Synagogue and the Skokie Women’s Tefillah Group. She also serves on the front lines of community innovation, collaborating with the nonprofit, Solu, to establish “Hersh’s Fridge," the first free, kosher, community fridge in memory of Hersh Goldberg-Polin z”l. Amanda is an alum of the Sinai Temple Israel Center Rabbinical School Fellowship and a current fellow in the iCenter's Master’s Concentration in Israel Education (iFellows) program. Beyond her communal work, Amanda is a recent breast cancer survivor who speaks out to empower women to know their bodies, recognize important health signs, and prioritize preventative screenings. In addition to her professional and advocacy efforts, she finds fulfillment in pottery, vegan cooking, and gardening, as well as spending time with her family.