Josh Scharff

Josh Scharff

Josh Scharff (he/him) is a rabbinical student in his final year of the Israeli Rabbinical Program at Hebrew Union College in Jerusalem. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Yale University and a masters in Jewish History from The Hebrew University. Originally from St. Louis, MO, Josh made aliyah in 2015.

Aliyah to Israel is a Reform Value, Too!

Josh Scharff
There are a few days in my life that stand out. There are the big milestones: my first days of school, going to camp for the first time, and my first homerun. Another one of those dates that stands out is December 28th, 2015. That was the day that I made aliyah and became an Israeli citizen.