Rabbi Scott B. Roland received his rabbinical ordination in 2013 and has served as the Rabbi of Congregation Shaarey Tikvah in Beachwood, Ohio, since 2016. He holds a Masters in Jewish Education from Hebrew College in Newton, Massachusetts, and a B.A. from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. A proud Zionist, he studied in Jerusalem and returns to the State of Israel at every opportunity.
Rabbi Roland strives to be an enthusiastic teacher, fellow learner, and an imperfect exemplar. Passionate and caring, he hopes to help each individual feel seen, appreciated, and respected, fostering a sense of deep connection and responsibility. Rabbi Roland is committed to sustaining community where every soul is valued, yet challenged to evolve and embrace new wisdom. Within sacred community, he desires to create a haven of support, growth, and boundless love for our traditions and for each other.
Outside of Congregation Shaarey Tikvah, Rabbi Roland is a member of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Board of Trustees, serves on their security and overseas connection committees, and actively participates in meetings of the Rabbi-Evangelical Pastor roundtable. Rabbi Roland is an Ex officio member of the board of the Gross Schechter Day School, where he also serves as education committee co-chair, and as a member of the nominating and rabbinic advisory committees.
He is an active in the Jewish Fertility Foundation – Cleveland and is a board member of the Zionist Rabbinic Coalition. Rabbi Roland is a member of the Solon Alliance of Interfaith Leaders, a past president of the Greater Cleveland Board of Rabbis, and a supporter of Camp Ramah in Canada.
Rabbi Roland is married to Aviva, and together they have three daughters, many former Israeli shliḥot they consider daughters, and a canine daughter. He enjoys time in the outdoors, reading, and especially loves reading outdoors.
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