The Aquarian Minyan is governed by an elected Council of up to 12 members. Services and programs are led by our Rabbi-in-Residence, R Jonathan Seidel, and our many gifted lay leaders and guest rabbis. Our Staff consists of Amitai Wahrhaftig (administration) and Hannah Cohen (Programming Director). Information about upcoming events is present on our website, and a weekly e-mail Newsletter update of events is available to all [subscribe here].
The Minyan has no permanent building; we gather in members’ homes, community spaces, and rented venues.
There are many opportunities for interested participants to volunteer in this member-led congregation! Members can serve on committees that plan and manage programs, welcome new members to the community, raise funds, care for the ill and the bereaved, and much more. Members interested in service leadership are welcome to connect with R Jonathan and our lay leadership. Reach out and get involved!
The Aquarian Minyan Council
President/Shomer: Robert Stang
Secretary: Miriam Stampfer
Treasurer: Sophie Miron
Council Members-at-Large
Barry Barkan
Barak Gale
Julia Gilden
Ann Litwack
Sophie Miron
Miriam Stampfer
Robert Stang
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Non-Discrimination Policy
The Aquarian Minyan, a 501(C)-3 non-profit organization, does not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), class, gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring, and firing of non-ministerial staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
The Aquarian MInyan is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any non-ministerial employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, class, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
In accordance with Title VII’s exemption for religious organizations, we reserve the right to discriminate based on religion only in terms of the Ministerial Exception, and in limited key operational and/or administrative leadership to the extent that such discrimination is essential to fulfilling its mission as a religious congregation.