Etan Mintz

Etan Mintz is an American rabbi, activist, writer, and the spiritual leader of the historic B'nai Israel Synagogue (Baltimore) of Baltimore,[1] the oldest continually active synagogue in Maryland[2] and one of the oldest standing synagogues in America. Mintz is an active proponent of Jewish inclusivity.[2] He is a nationally sought speaker, writer, and educator.[3] In response to the 2015 Baltimore protests after the shooting of Freddie Gray, Mintz led a multiracial, interfaith group of clergy to increase community cooperation in Baltimore. Rabbi Mintz has advocated for strengthening racial relations and has advocated for a more welcoming and inclusive vision of Modern Orthodox Judaism.[4][2][5][6][7]

Mintz received his rabbinical ordination from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary at Yeshiva University. He also holds an M.P.A. degree from the Kennedy School at Harvard University and a master's degree in Jewish Philosophy and Mysticism from the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies.

He lives in Baltimore with his wife, Dr. Tammy Mintz, and their five children.