Meet the Rabbi
From Rabbi Katja Vehlow
As the Director of Jewish Life, I support Jewish life at Fordham through facilitating conversations, cultural and social activities, as well as teaching. I was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary, hold a PhD in medieval Jewish history, and trained as a hospital chaplain. As an immigrant—I grew up in Germany, and studied in the UK and in Jerusalem before moving to the US—I am attuned to stories of loss and arrival, and to the complexities and joys that come with living and studying far from home.
I am looking forward to nurturing multi-faith relations on campus through conversations, shared projects and hospitality. I am passionate about connecting people and communities, and believe that at a time of great pain and discord, it is paramount for us to open our hearts to acknowledge our pain, so we can own our stories and hear the narratives of others in order to pave the way towards a shared future. As a chaplain, I am available for pastoral one to one conversations—no topic is too small! If we have not met, I am looking forward to meeting you and hope you will reach out!
Would you like to talk to our Rabbi Katja Vehlow (she/her)? You can reach her at [email protected] or call her at 212-636-6405.