Seth Winberg
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Rabbi Seth Winberg has served as our Executive Director and the University's Senior Chaplain since 2017, bringing a vision for Jewish life that combines traditional Torah learning with meaningful engagement with the broader world.

Originally from Canada, he holds degrees from York University and Yeshiva University and is currently a PhD candidate at Brandeis. He studied for many years at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah and received rabbinic ordinations from leading rabbis in New York and Jerusalem. He trained for the rabbinate with Rabbi Saul J. Berman and his father-in-law, Rabbi Dr. Marty Lockshin.

Rabbi Winberg's writing has appeared in major Jewish and general publications including The Forward, The Boston Globe, and JTA. His advocacy for Israel has received international media attention.

He previously led Metro Chicago Hillel, where he pioneered a model for urban Jewish life and received Hillel International's highest honor, and served as Assistant Director at University of Michigan Hillel.

Rabbi Winberg lives in the Boston area with his wife Shoshie and their three children.