Rabbi Ari Solomont is the Director of International Admissions for Yeshiva University in New York. Prior to making aliyah twenty-three years ago, he served as a licensed nursing home administrator and as Executive Director of New England NCSY (National Conference of Synagogue Youth).
Widely recognized as an expert in informal Jewish education, Rabbi Solomont has been a sought-after consultant for numerous national and international educational initiatives. His warmth, humor, love of people, and deep compassion have inspired generations of Jewish youth.
An avid off-road cycling enthusiast, and volunteer EMT with United Hatzalah, Rabbi Solomont can often be found riding through the hills of the Holy Land and along trails across the globe. He and his wife, Sarah Beth, live in Ashkelon and are the proud parents of four children and nine grandchildren. Since October 7, their children and sons-in-law have collectively served more than 1,700 days of miluim (reserve duty)
[The views and opinions expressed by Rabbi Solomont on this blog are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization or institution to which he is affiliated]
