Background
Schacter, Jacob Joseph was born on December 11, 1950 in New York City. Son of Herschel and Pnina (Gewirtz) Schacter.
Schacter, Jacob Joseph was born on December 11, 1950 in New York City. Son of Herschel and Pnina (Gewirtz) Schacter.
AB, Brooklyn College, 1973; Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1978; Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1988.
Rabbi, Young Israel of Sharon, Massachusetts, 1977-1981; rabbi, The Jewish Center, New York City, since 1981. Instructor Stern College, New York City, 1983-1984. Chairman Midtown Board Kashruth, New York City, since 1983.
Member Jewish National Fund (director), Union Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (Board of Governors), New York Board Rabbis (Board of Governors since 1983), Commision on Synagogue Relations (executive county), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Yocheved Weisbord, September 4, 1972. Children: Leah Tehilla, Sarah Ahuva.