Staff

The people who bring the Adamah experience to life

Meet our wonderful staff of over 120 dedicated individuals working across North America and Israel.

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Rabbi Jacob Siegel

Chief National Programs Officer

Jacob has spent the past decade leading initiatives to bring Jewish wisdom to bear on the pressing issues of our time. He helped Adamah launch the Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition and published a book on Judaism and responsible investing.

jacob.siegel@adamah.org

Eugene, OR

Rachael Walkins

National Culinary Director

Rachael has been with Pearlstone for over 10 years and draws on her extensive experience in hospitality, restaurants, finance, human resources, and business to be a servant leader to her teams while striving to exceed guest and customer expectations.

rachael.walkins@adamah.org

410.500.5387

Pearlstone

Rachel Feldman

Information Systems Manager

Rachel has filled various roles with Pearlstone and now Adamah for over a decade. Through a combination of business savvy, technical skills, and institutional knowledge, she provides support for colleagues across the entire organization.

rachel.feldman@adamah.org

410.500.5368

Baltimore, MD

Rachel Moses

Marketing Consultant

A Pikesville native and alum of the Habonim Dror Youth Movement, Rachel Moses has been working for Jewish Baltimore since 2012, first as a member of The Associated's Marketing Department, then as the Director of Marketing for Pearlstone, and now as a Marketing Consultant for Adamah as well as other agencies of The Associated. Before joining the world of non-profit marketing, Rachel worked as a Casting Director for Central Casting in Balt/DC, a Morning Show Air Talent for WXYV-FM Baltimore, wrote news for WJZ-TV, was the Marketing Manager for Phillips Seafood Restaurants, and a head media planner/buyer for the Leffler Agency. Currently, Rachel lives in Pikesville with her husband, Marc, and daughter, Lyla, is in college in NYC.

rmoses@associated.org

Baltimore, MD

Rebecca Eisen

Human Resources Director

Rebecca Eisen works with the employees ensuring all policies and procedures are followed. She received her Master's Degree in Human Resources Management from NYIT. She lives on Long Island, NY with her husband, daughter, Zoey, and fur baby, Maisy.

rebecca.eisen@adamah.org

212.908.2511

Long Island, NY

Rebecca Shayna Smith

Retreat Services Associate

Rebecca Shayna was born and raised in Baltimore City. She has been working at Pearlstone since February 2022. Shayna has three sisters and one brother. Her hobbies include swimming, reading, hiking and playing with animals.

443.627.0713

Pearlstone

Rick Miller

Maintenance Tech

rick.miller@adamah.org

Isabella Freedman

Ruthie Yudelson

Youth Coordinator, Adamah NY

Ruthie is a devoted student and teacher of eco-Torah. She received a BA in Environmental Sociology from NYU and is committed to programs that foster a deep relationship between the earth and its inhabitants.

ruthie.yudelson@adamah.org

New York, NY

Sallie D’Alonzo

Executive Chef, Pearlstone

Native Pennsylvanian. Rejoined Pearlstone in June '23, previously served as Executive Chef from 2016-18. I spent the 5 years in between at Bon Appetite Management Company. I am thrilled and honored to continue the good work we started all those years ago.

sdalonzo@pearlstonecenter.org

Pearlstone

Sam Parchi

Data Manager

Sam has a background in special education and business management. He holds a Masters of Management and in 2005 he took part in the Adamah Fellowship. He has always been passionate about climate action and hopes to always be part of the solution.

sam.parchi@adamah.org

212.908.2501

Israel

Sam Sobel

Baltimore Climate Action Coordinator

Sam is a passionate and proud member of the Baltimore Jewish community, and a fierce advocate for the decarbonization of Jewish communities worldwide. She is a proud alum of Towson University, and a lifelong learner with gratitude for the educational programs she has been a part of with organizations such as RMI and Rewiring America. Sam loves basking in the sunshine, talking about public transportation, world Jewry, farmer’s markets, and Mr. Trash Wheel. Sam is happiest when she is creating art, near or in a body of water, and schmoozing with anyone and everyone!

sam.sobel@adamah.org

Pearlstone

Samm Kaiser

Adamah Youth Movement Manager

Samm's background ranges from software engineering to college campus engagement to goat milking. She is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis who enjoys reading, walking, and looking at bugs in her free time.

samm.kaiser@adamah.org

917.268.7124

New York, NY

Sarah Elise Rund

Wilderness Torah Youth Programs Manager

Sarah Elise (they&she) loves getting outside and getting their hands dirty! She earned an MS in Ecological Teaching and Learning from Lesley University, and has worked as an environmental educator in numerous contexts for close to 20 years.Sarah Elise has been with the Wilderness Torah Youth programs since she started as a B’Hootz mentor in 2019 and has recently stepped into her position as Wilderness Torah's Youth Programs Manager.

sarahelise.rund@adamah.org

Berkeley, CA

Sarah Paulos

Climate Action Fund Manager

As the creator of Cool Congregations, an environmental stewardship program, Sarah has 20 years of experience helping congregations care for our Sacred Earth by reducing carbon emissions. She is delighted to continue this work with Adamah.

sarah.paulos@adamah.org

Bozeman, MT

Sarah Simmons

Assistant Camp Director

Sarah brings a wealth of experience built from 2 decades of professional work. She's supported children, young adults, and their families. Independence and autonomy are values that drive her work when she isn't dancing, reading, or petting animals.

ssimmons@pearlstonecenter.org

Pearlstone

Sarah VanderWalde

Director of Marketing and Communications

Sarah has worked in marketing, communications, project management and organization change strategy for both the corporate and non-profit sectors. In her spare time, Sarah can be found in the carpool line, reading a book, or running a half-marathon.

sarah.vanderwalde@adamah.org

Memphis, TN

Sarah Wolk

Director of Information Systems

Sarah derives great joy from implementing, maintaining, and tidying systems of all sorts and sizes. She likes to bake sourdough bread, build Jewish community, and make dad jokes. She's often hanging out with her hilarious and joyful toddler.

sarah.wolk@adamah.org

212.908.2500

Philadelphia, PA

Shahar Sadeh

Director, Adamah NY

Dr. Shahar Sadeh is a scholar practitioner with an extensive experience in strategic planning, program management and community engagement and a diverse background in environment, Jewish communal affairs, academic activism and peacebuilding.

shahar.sadeh@adamah.org

914.893.4122

New York, NY

Shaina Morrel

Adamah on Campus Director

Shaina comes to Adamah with a background in Jewish college engagement, having previously worked as a Hillel social justice Springboard Fellow. She is a graduate of George Washington University and enjoys traveling and cooking in her free time.

shaina.morrel@adamah.org

212.908.2505

Hartford, CT

Shamu Sadeh

Managing Director of Education

Shamu is the co-founder of the Adamah Farm and Fellowship and has been taking people into the woods (Yeah Teva!) and on to the farm for 30 years. He loves leading morning prayers around the fire and schlepping goat fencing, mulch, or compost!

shamu.sadeh@adamah.org

860.816.8973

Isabella Freedman

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Staff

The people who bring the Adamah experience to life

Meet our wonderful staff of over 120 dedicated individuals working across North America and Israel.

Choose a department from the dropdown below to filter our staff list

Rabbi Jacob Siegel

Rachael Walkins

Rachel Feldman

Rachel Moses

Rebecca Eisen

Rebecca Shayna Smith

Rick Miller

Ruthie Yudelson

Sallie D’Alonzo

Sam Parchi

Sam Sobel

Samm Kaiser

Sarah Elise Rund

Sarah Paulos

Sarah Simmons

Sarah VanderWalde

Sarah Wolk

Shahar Sadeh

Shaina Morrel

Shamu Sadeh