A Black and Jewish Bible scholar will lead Reconstructionist rabbinical school, in a first for American Jewish movements

(JTA) — The Reconstructionist movement has chosen a Jew of color to lead its rabbinical college, a first for a major American Jewish movement.

Hebrew Bible scholar Amanda Beckenstein Mbuvi, who is Black, will lead the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College outside of Philadelphia, the movement’s umbrella organization Reconstructing Judaism announced this week. She will become vice president of academic affairs, the school’s highest post, and report to Reconstructing Judaism CEO Rabbi Deborah Waxman.

Source: A Black and Jewish Bible scholar will lead Reconstructionist rabbinical school, in a first for American Jewish movements - Jewish Telegraphic Agency