Background
Jacobs, Robert Alan was born on August 29, 1948 in Brooklyn. Son of David R. and Jane Jacobs.
Jacobs, Robert Alan was born on August 29, 1948 in Brooklyn. Son of David R. and Jane Jacobs.
Bachelor, New York University, 1970. Master of Arts in Hebrew Letters, Hebrew Union College, 1973.
Rabbi, Temple Beth El, Salinas, California, 1975-1979; assistant rabbi, Temple Emanuel of Great Neck, New York, 1979-1982; rabbi, Temple Emanuel of Long Beach, New York, 1982-1989; deputy director, Leo Baeck Institute, New York City, 1989; executive director, Leo Baeck Institute, New York City, since 1990. Rabbi Congregation Agudas Achim, Livingston Manor, New York, since 1990.
Member Association Reform Zionists American (life, national board directors since 1989), Center Conference American Rabbis, New York Board Rabbis (life, Board of Governors since 1987).
Married Sylvia M. Guenzburger, June 14, 1970. Children: Laurence, Stephanie.