Meet the Orot Team
Founded in 2014, Orot was started by a group of passionate Jewish educators committed to redesigning the paradigm of Jewish learning and opening up the well of Jewish wisdom to all.
Rebecca Minkus-Lieberman
Cofounder & Executive Director
Rebecca Minkus Lieberman is the cofounder and executive director of Orot. Having taught in a variety of Jewish educational settings over the past 25 years, Rebecca cofounded Orot to open up Jewish wisdom to all who are seeking meaning and nourishment. Rebecca received a B.A. in Jewish Studies from Princeton University, a M.Ed. from DePaul University, and a M.A. from the Divinity School at the University of Chicago with a focus on Modern Jewish Thought and the philosophy of Franz Rosenzweig. Rebecca was a Joshua Venture Group fellow and was selected to be a part of the first cohort of the Shalom Hartman Institute’s new pluralistic rabbinic ordination program from which she will receive semicha. She lives in Deerfield with her husband and her three children.
Email Rebecca at Rebecca@orotcenter.org
Amanda Murov
Peaceful Parent Growth Manager
Amanda Murov is a passionate Jewish educator and community builder. She is thrilled to be a part of the Orot professional team. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Amanda started exploring her role as a Jewish leader as a Moishe House resident. She received a B.A. in Jewish studies from York University, a certificate in fundraising & volunteer management from Humber College, a certificate in Experiential Jewish Education from Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, and an M.A. in Jewish Education from The Jewish Theological Seminary. Amanda has worked and volunteered across the Jewish world with organizations including OneTable, Birthright, URJ Camp George, Camp Kadimah, Columbia/Barnard Hillel, JUF, and JGSI. Amanda lives in the Chicago area with her husband, son and daughter.
Email Amanda at amanda@orotcenter.org