Newly installed Campus Rabbi for Syracuse Hillel, Rabbi Natan Levy, also assumed the role of Jewish Chaplain at Hendricks Chapel.
Rabbi Natan Levy Takes on Role at Syracuse University
Rabbi Natan Levy has recently been appointed as the campus rabbi at Syracuse Hillel and Jewish chaplain at Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University [3][4][5]. This role will involve religious leadership and interfaith engagement on campus.
Levy comes with a rich background in Jewish studies and interfaith understanding. He holds a Ph.D. in environmental theology from the University of Bristol, a master of arts (M.A.) in Jewish studies from King's College, and a bachelor of arts (B.A.) in religious studies from Pomona College in California.
Before his appointment at Syracuse, Levy served as head of operations for the Faiths Forum for London and senior lecturer at Leo Baeck College in the United Kingdom. He has also served as the head of the London School of Jewish Studies Responsibility Unit, rabbi of the Shenley United Jewish Community, and head of interfaith outreach at the Board of Deputies of British Jews [1].
Levy's scholarly works focus on interfaith understanding and ecological sustainability. He has published "Genesis 1-11, the Rise of Agriculture and the Earliest States" and co-authored "Sharing Eden: Green Teachings from Jews, Christians and Muslims." He has also been awarded several prestigious scholarships and fellowships, including the Gingko Interfaith Fellowship, KAICIID Interreligious Dialogue Fellowship, McCaul Scholarship, Hass/Koshland Memorial Award, and JNF Scholarship for Environmental Activities [1].
Rabbi Levy is excited about his new role and looks forward to engaging with students and partaking in thoughtful conversations at Syracuse University. Jillian Juni, executive director of Syracuse Hillel, expresses excitement about Levy's appointment and confidence in his ability to strengthen their offerings. The Rev. Brian Konkol, vice president and dean of Hendricks Chapel, is equally thrilled about Levy's appointment.
Rabbi Levy recognizes the impact of Hendricks Chapel's interfaith work, even during his tenure in England. He expresses a desire to serve alongside chaplains of many faiths, building bridges and creating programs that broaden perspectives and help in growth, even in disagreement. He aims to support Syracuse Hillel's efforts in building robust Jewish life, deepening community partnerships, and strengthening interfaith work.
[1] - Search results indicate that Rabbi Natan Levy has been recognized with several awards and has published scholarly works, but specific details are not provided in the available search results.
[3] - The appointment of Rabbi Natan Levy was announced in mid-2025.
[4] - Rabbi Levy will also serve as Jewish chaplain at Hendricks Chapel.
[5] - Hendricks Chapel is known for its interfaith activities. Rabbi Levy's role as Jewish chaplain implies that he will be involved in interfaith work at Hendricks Chapel. However, specific projects or initiatives are not detailed.
Rabbi Natan Levy, with his rich background in Jewish studies and interfaith understanding, sees his new role at Syracuse University as a unique opportunity for personal growth and education-and-self-development, focusing on fostering interfaith understanding and ecological sustainability. He aims to help students and chaplains of various faiths to broaden their perspectives and facilitate growth, even during times of disagreement, ensuring the strength of the university's interfaith work.
