Rabbi Danny Nevins is dedicated to exploring the sacred realm of Torah and its intersection with contemporary ethics, culture, and technology. Ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary, he also holds a MA in Jewish studies from JTS, and earned his bachelors in history from Harvard College. Jewish education is the centerpiece of his rabbinate, with a focus on training the head, heart and hands to engage with Jewish wisdom, create compassionate communities, and pursue justice.

Rabbi Nevins was named Head of School of Golda Och Academy in 2021, dedicating himself to support the faculty and students in the creation of an outstanding and warm Jewish learning environment. Previously, he worked at The Jewish Theological Seminary as the Pearl Resnick Dean of the Division of Religious Leadership, encompassing The Rabbinical School, The H.L. Miller Cantorial School, and the Center for Pastoral Education.

Rabbi Nevins began his rabbinic career at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills, MI, serving as Associate and then Senior Rabbi of this major congregation. There he was a founding board member of the Frankel Jewish Academy, and also taught at Hillel Day School. He served as president of the Michigan Board of Rabbis and of the Farmington Area Interfaith Association.

Rabbi Nevins has been a member of The Rabbinical Assembly’s Committee on Jewish Law and Standards since 1999 and has also served on its Executive Council and Joint Placement Commission. He writes responsa on topics of contemporary halakhah, essays, prayers, and Torah commentaries, many of which can be viewed on this web site.

Profile by Joanne Palmer for NJ Jewish News / Jewish Standard/ Times of Israel. Rabbi Nevins was also featured in the article “Kaddish, Revised,” by Rebecca Sonkin, Tablet, July 26, 2022.