Jennifer Stofman, MAJEd, JCS
Executive Director
Jennifer has served as our Executive Director since 2022. She has been both a synagogue professional and lay leader, and therefore truly understands the rhythm of congregational life. Prior to coming to Kol Ami, Jennifer spent ten years as the Director of Synagogue Consulting at the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ). Jennifer also served as the Program Director and Associate Executive Director of Temple Beth Sholom, in Cherry Hill, from 2000-2012. From 1996-2000, she founded and directed the Philadelphia Ramah Day Camp in Elkins Park, PA. Jennifer has spent the last 30 years as a Jewish Communal Professional and has experience in congregational programming and fundraising, public relations and advertising, membership recruitment and retention, leadership development and both formal and informal Jewish education.
Jennifer earned a bachelor’s degree in Jewish studies and English Literature from Drew University and a Master’s Degree in Jewish Education and Jewish Communal Studies from Gratz College. She is a USY and Camp Ramah (Poconos) alum. During her down time, Jennifer enjoys concerts, Netflix, and anything chocolate. She lives in Cherry Hill with her husband Eric, a chiropractor, and their two sons, Jake and Noah.