Our CEO, Rachel Sklan, will be stepping down in January 2025, after nearly two years in the role and 13 years of service to the movement in the UK. Rachel was Deputy Chief Executive of Masorti Judaism for three years before her current role and previously Director of the movement’s youth arm, Noam. The movement will be advertising to recruit a new CEO imminently, and Rachel will stay on until January 2025 to ensure a smooth transition.
Rachel has navigated us through a challenging year with sensitivity and dedication. We are grateful for her deep imprint on our organization which will have a lasting impact. Please join us in thanking her for her outstanding service and wishing her all the best in her future endeavours.
Masorti Judaism Co-Chairs, Joe Carlebach and Miriam Farbey, said: “In the aftermath of October 7, Rachel created spaces for members of our communities to come together to mourn, to listen and to learn. Masorti has expanded under Rachel’s stewardship, now numbering 4,500 families in 14 communities across the UK. Her team has delivered a range of projects that will benefit members for years to come. In particular, Rachel has steered Noam to its strongest-ever position: nearly 400 children and young people attended our recent summer camps. Her relationship-building ethos will be sorely missed and is reflected in a rejuvenated and purposeful professional team who will continue to deliver our strategy for growth.
Rachel Sklan said: “It has been the privilege of my life to have worked for the Masorti movement for the past 13 years, starting as Director of Noam, and finishing as CEO. I have seen the movement grow and develop, navigate challenges and learn to be better and strive to pursue our goals. It is with a heavy heart that I will be stepping down as CEO in the secular new year, to pursue my other passion in life, psychotherapy, and group work. I leave Masorti Judaism at an exciting juncture in its course. Our Jewish values have never been more relevant and needed, our communities are thriving and stronger than ever, our youth are engaged and take ownership of their Jewish identity, and we are producing incredible leaders. With an incredible team of professionals and lay leaders I know the future will be bright in these difficult days.”
