Deputy Director of Jewish Communal Engagement; Deputy Director J Street Georgia
Emily Kaiman focuses on deepening Jewish engagement and community both nationally and in her home state of Georgia. Holding a BA in Judaic Studies and a Master’s in Experiential Jewish Education Emily has served in diverse Jewish communal roles including as the KOACH West Region Field Worker, the Director of Jewish Life at the Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School of Saint Louis, and the Retreat Center Program Manager at Ramah Darom. In her role at J Street, Emily leads learning initiatives for clergy and seminary students, cultivates strategic partnerships, and expands the breadth and depth of J Street’s Rabbinic and Cantorial Cabinet. Emily also works to expand the growth impact of J Street in Georgia through her work with the J Street Georgia chapter. Emily resides in Atlanta with her husband, Rabbi Ari Kaiman, their four children, Ellie, Amalia, Maayan, and Shai, and their rescue dog, Benny.