Rabbi Nathaniel Ezray joined Congregation Beth Jacob in 1995 after serving as Associate Rabbi at Temple Emanuel in Newton, Massachusetts for four years. He is passionate about CBJ being a place of learning, different types of prayer experiences, social justice, and community. Rabbi Ezray treasures relationships and walking through every significant moment in life together with you.

Rabbi Ezray is involved in all aspects of local, national, and international community. He has travels to Mexico with American Jewish World Service seeking to understand how we can influence positive change for those in desperate situations. He works with a variety of organizations – including those fostering connection to Israel, Jewish education, civil engagement, and helping those in need. He helped organize a community conference to address sexual abuse in the Jewish community and has been insturmental in creating interfaith connections. He is the Immediate Past President of the Northern California Board of Rabbis; however, he is still actively involved.

Rabbi Ezray grew up in Sacramento, CA and is blessed with his wonderful wife, Mimi, and two children, Emily and Ethan. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, reading, good restaurants, and making health a priority.