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Scott Meltzer is a Lecturer in the Study of Religion at San Diego State University and serves as rabbi of Ohr Shalom Synagogue in San Diego. He holds leadership roles as President of the San Diego Rabbinical Association and chairperson of San Diego’s Joint Synagogue—United Jewish Federation Committee.
His academic and professional background spans religious education, rabbinic leadership, and community engagement. He has served in various educational and spiritual roles, including Dean of Students at the American Hebrew Academy and Director of Education at the Brandeis-Bardin Institute.
- B.A. in Chemistry, Harvard University
- Master’s Degree in Religion and Social Ethics, University of Southern California
- Ordained, Hebrew Union College
His research and teaching interests focus on religious studies, Jewish experiential education, and the intersection of religion with social ethics. His work emphasizes community-based and residential models of religious learning.
While no publications are listed in the provided text, his professional contributions center on educational leadership and rabbinic service rather than empirical or scientific research output.
- President, San Diego Rabbinical Association
- Chairperson, Joint Synagogue—United Jewish Federation Committee
- Former Dean of Students and Residential Life, American Hebrew Academy
- Former Director of Education, Brandeis-Bardin Institute
- Former congregational rabbi in Santa Maria, San Diego, and Butte, Montana
- Former hospital chaplain, New York
Scott Meltzer has advised and mentored students through academic and religious programs, particularly in Jewish educational settings. Though no formal grants are mentioned, his leadership roles suggest involvement in community and religious education initiatives. He has significantly contributed to Jewish communal life in San Diego and beyond.
He is actively engaged in religious and educational institutions, with no indication of affiliation with formal research labs or scientific teams. His work is centered on religious leadership, education, and community service.
