Sharon Kleinbaum
Sharon Kleinbaum (born 1959) is an American rabbi who serves as spiritual leader of New York City's Congregation Beit Simchat Torah. She has been an active campaigner for human rights and civil marriage for gay couples.
Sharon Kleinbaum | |
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| Member of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom | |
| In office 2019–2023 | |
| Appointed by | Chuck Schumer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1959 (age 64–65) Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Wenig (divorced) |
| Education | Barnard College (BA) Reconstructionist Rabbinical College (Semikhah) |
On July 30, 2021, President Biden announced plans to appoint Kleinbaum to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom; presidential appointments to the commission do not require congressional approval.
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