Avi Mitzner, Ritual Director and Cemetery Director, was born and raised in New York. Avi has always had a love for Jewish learning and is a graduate of Yeshiva University. Avi came to Shearith Israel from Baltimore, where he attended law school and started a business. During his time in Baltimore, he became the Torah Reader for Beth El Congregation and realized his love for Jewish communal work and shul life.
Avi started working at Shearith in April of 2001, and in the fall of 2021 began studying to become a rabbi. Avi plans to finish his program in December of 2023 and he will stay at Shearith Israel. Earning this degree will allow Avi to be there for Shearith congregants in full capacity at all their lifecycle events, from a bris to a b'nei mitzvah, to weddings, and funerals.
Avi especially enjoys the flow of daily Jewish living and its practices and rituals. He would love the opportunity to greet you at morning minyan. Bringing joy into daily Jewish rituals is his passion.
Avi Mitzner is married to Shelley Meyers and together they have raised eight children. He enjoys running, playing guitar, listening to music and baking cheesecakes.
Avi started working at Shearith in April of 2001, and in the fall of 2021 began studying to become a rabbi. Avi plans to finish his program in December of 2023 and he will stay at Shearith Israel. Earning this degree will allow Avi to be there for Shearith congregants in full capacity at all their lifecycle events, from a bris to a b'nei mitzvah, to weddings, and funerals.
Avi especially enjoys the flow of daily Jewish living and its practices and rituals. He would love the opportunity to greet you at morning minyan. Bringing joy into daily Jewish rituals is his passion.
Avi Mitzner is married to Shelley Meyers and together they have raised eight children. He enjoys running, playing guitar, listening to music and baking cheesecakes.