Jessica Lott
Campus Rabbi at Northwestern Hillel- Claim this Profile
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Brina Furman
Rabbi Jessica Shimberg is nothing short of remarkable. My final year of college, Rabbi Jessica started her role at the University of Maryland's Hillel. I had the pleasure of meeting her early on in her time at the Hillel and worked with her through means of the Jewish Leadership Council. However, my admiration for her grew immensely as she staffed a service trip to Ethiopia I traveled on. As a participant, I could not have asked for a more supportive, knowledgeable and caring staff person. The work that we partook in was both physically and emotionally challenge; Shimberg was constantly there to support us in any means possible. She was always a positive energy, encouraging us to challenge ourselves and step outside of our comfort zones. I personally struggled with many aspects of the trip; Shimberg noticed my difficulties, believed in me and talked with me for hours about my thoughts. When we returned from the service trip, Shimberg's encouragement did not cease - it only grew. She helped a group of students found JDC-U, a group dedicated to raising awareness and funds for global humanitarian work. Shimberg will do anything for her students and always looks for the next way to help them, the campus and the Jewish community.
Brina Furman
Rabbi Jessica Shimberg is nothing short of remarkable. My final year of college, Rabbi Jessica started her role at the University of Maryland's Hillel. I had the pleasure of meeting her early on in her time at the Hillel and worked with her through means of the Jewish Leadership Council. However, my admiration for her grew immensely as she staffed a service trip to Ethiopia I traveled on. As a participant, I could not have asked for a more supportive, knowledgeable and caring staff person. The work that we partook in was both physically and emotionally challenge; Shimberg was constantly there to support us in any means possible. She was always a positive energy, encouraging us to challenge ourselves and step outside of our comfort zones. I personally struggled with many aspects of the trip; Shimberg noticed my difficulties, believed in me and talked with me for hours about my thoughts. When we returned from the service trip, Shimberg's encouragement did not cease - it only grew. She helped a group of students found JDC-U, a group dedicated to raising awareness and funds for global humanitarian work. Shimberg will do anything for her students and always looks for the next way to help them, the campus and the Jewish community.
Brina Furman
Rabbi Jessica Shimberg is nothing short of remarkable. My final year of college, Rabbi Jessica started her role at the University of Maryland's Hillel. I had the pleasure of meeting her early on in her time at the Hillel and worked with her through means of the Jewish Leadership Council. However, my admiration for her grew immensely as she staffed a service trip to Ethiopia I traveled on. As a participant, I could not have asked for a more supportive, knowledgeable and caring staff person. The work that we partook in was both physically and emotionally challenge; Shimberg was constantly there to support us in any means possible. She was always a positive energy, encouraging us to challenge ourselves and step outside of our comfort zones. I personally struggled with many aspects of the trip; Shimberg noticed my difficulties, believed in me and talked with me for hours about my thoughts. When we returned from the service trip, Shimberg's encouragement did not cease - it only grew. She helped a group of students found JDC-U, a group dedicated to raising awareness and funds for global humanitarian work. Shimberg will do anything for her students and always looks for the next way to help them, the campus and the Jewish community.
Brina Furman
Rabbi Jessica Shimberg is nothing short of remarkable. My final year of college, Rabbi Jessica started her role at the University of Maryland's Hillel. I had the pleasure of meeting her early on in her time at the Hillel and worked with her through means of the Jewish Leadership Council. However, my admiration for her grew immensely as she staffed a service trip to Ethiopia I traveled on. As a participant, I could not have asked for a more supportive, knowledgeable and caring staff person. The work that we partook in was both physically and emotionally challenge; Shimberg was constantly there to support us in any means possible. She was always a positive energy, encouraging us to challenge ourselves and step outside of our comfort zones. I personally struggled with many aspects of the trip; Shimberg noticed my difficulties, believed in me and talked with me for hours about my thoughts. When we returned from the service trip, Shimberg's encouragement did not cease - it only grew. She helped a group of students found JDC-U, a group dedicated to raising awareness and funds for global humanitarian work. Shimberg will do anything for her students and always looks for the next way to help them, the campus and the Jewish community.
Experience
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Northwestern Hillel
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Campus Rabbi
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Jul 2020 - Present
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Hillel International
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Associate Vice President for Education, Springboard Fellowship
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Jul 2019 - Jun 2020
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Associate Vice President, Hillel U
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May 2018 - Jul 2019
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Interim Director, Meyerhoff Center for Jewish Experience
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Nov 2016 - May 2018
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Director of Jewish Educational Networks
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Nov 2014 - Nov 2016
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Maryland Hillel
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Director for Jewish Life and Learning
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Jul 2012 - Oct 2014
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Rabbinic Intern
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Aug 2010 - May 2012
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Hillel International
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Rabbinic Intern
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
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Access Community Health Network
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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500 - 600 Employee
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Student Chaplain, CPE Intern
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
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Rabbinic Intern
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Aug 2008 - Jun 2009
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JCUA
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Outreach and Education
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Jul 2005 - Oct 2006
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Temple Beth Am
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Religious Institutions
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Program and Youth Activities
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Sep 2001 - Jun 2003
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Education
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2007 - 2012
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College
M.A.H.L. and title of Rabbi -
2003 - 2007
DePaul University
MA, Social and Cultural Foundations of Education -
1997 - 2001
Washington University in St. Louis
BA, Jewish and Near Eastern Studies
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