Etan Mintz
Etan Mintz is an American rabbi, activist, writer, and the spiritual leader of the historic B'nai Israel Synagogue (Baltimore) of Baltimore,[1] the oldest continually active synagogue in Maryland[2] and one of the oldest standing synagogues in America. Mintz is an active proponent of Jewish inclusivity.[2] He is a nationally sought speaker, writer, and educator.[3] In response to the 2015 Baltimore protests after the shooting of Freddie Gray, Mintz led a multiracial, interfaith group of clergy to increase community cooperation in Baltimore. Rabbi Mintz has advocated for strengthening racial relations and has advocated for a more welcoming and inclusive vision of Modern Orthodox Judaism.[4][2][5][6][7]
Mintz received his rabbinical ordination from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary at Yeshiva University. He also holds an M.P.A. degree from the Kennedy School at Harvard University and a master's degree in Jewish Philosophy and Mysticism from the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies.
He lives in Baltimore with his wife, Dr. Tammy Mintz, and their five children.
References
- ^ "Our Rabbi". jewishdowntown.org. B'nai Israel Congregation. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
- ^ a b c Harris, Ben (6 May 2015). "Amid Baltimore strife, one rabbi finds hope". jta.org. Jewish Telegraph Agency. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
- ^ Moses, Jennifer (5 April 2013). "Glimmers of Jewish Glory Days in Baltimore". New York Times. New York Times. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
- ^ Av, Menachem (July 2010). "Orthodox Rabbis Take a Stand on Jewish Homosexuality". Montreal Jewish News. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
- ^ "National and local reaction to charges in Freddie Gray case". baltimoresun.com.
- ^ "The Hasidic Masters Part One with Rabbi Etan Mintz". jewishtimes.com. Baltimore Jewish Times.
- ^ Jaffe-Hoffman, Maayan. "Wedding traditions across the Abrahamic faiths". JNS.org.
- 2015 Baltimore protests[circular reference]
- Amid Baltimore strife, one rabbi finds hope
- Synagogue looks to create eruv downtown
- Members of Baltimore synagogue speak out after finding swastika
- http://jewishtimes.com/events/the-hasidic-masters-part-one-with-rabbi-etan-mintz-2016-11-22/
- http://www.jns.org/latest-articles/2016/1/12/wedding-traditions-across-the-abrahamic-faiths
- National and local reaction to charges in Freddie Gray case
- Synagogue looks to create eruv downtown
- Hopkins business students put their skills to work in one of Baltimore 's oldest neighborhoods
- http://forward.com/opinion/311584/why-i-said-kaddish-for-churchgoers-in-charleston/
- Baltimore Jews join Freddie Gray protests – but it's complicated
- http://jewishtimes.com/31760/downtown-tribe/news/
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2015/05/05/why-a-bunch-of-rabbis-went-to-baltimore-to-protest-and-pray/
- http://www.yctorah.org/about/jewish-leadership-advisory-board/
- https://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/07/travel/glimmers-of-jewish-glory-days-in-baltimore.html
- https://www.cjebaltimore.org/board