Leadership

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Welcome! The leadership and staff of New City Jewish Center are dedicated to serving our vibrant community. We are here to support our members' spiritual journeys, celebrate life-cycle events, and work together to build a meaningful Jewish life.

Our Clergy

Rabbi Allison Berlinger

Assistant Rabbi and Educational Director
rabbiallison@newcityjc.org

Executive Director

Jessica Trokel
jessica@newcityjc.org

Check back soon for bios and photos.

Family & Early Childhood Program Director

Amy Kodsi
amy@newcityjc.org

I grew up in Riverdale, NY, spending most of my summers in Camp Ramah in Nyack. After raising 2 children through middle and elementary school, we decided to move up to the suburbs from Forest Hills, NY.

I have worked in various nursery schools, starting in the Bronx, then Forest Hills and New Rochelle before transitioning to program director for Habayit Tots in 2023. I love working with children and seeing their eyes light up as they learn and create something totally new. From Shabbat programs to holidays and special tzedakah projects, each experience is unique and rewarding. I also enjoy working in the Habayit Hebrew School at NCJC, creating programming for a class called Sababa (awesome), which blends creativity and learning.

In addition to my two children, Sam and Eliana, I live in New City with my husband, Nathan, and my beagle/greyhound rescue dog, Tracy. Since moving here, I have also taken up working in the fitness industry, teaching classes all over the area, including fundraisers and programs at NCJC like Passover yoga and Israeli zumba.

I look forward to being able to bring my brand of ruach and innovation to NCJC in the coming years!