Rabbi Scott B. Roland received his rabbinical ordination in 2013 and has served as Rabbi of Congregation Shaarey Tikvah in Beachwood, Ohio, since 2016. He holds a Master’s 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 Israel at every opportunity.
Rabbi Roland strives to be an enthusiastic teacher, a fellow learner, and an imperfect exemplar. He seeks to help each person feel seen, appreciated, and respected while fostering a deep sense of connection and responsibility to one another. He is committed to building a sacred community in which every soul is valued and each person is challenged to grow, evolve, and embrace new wisdom—a community that can be a haven of support, growth, and boundless love for our traditions and for one another.
Beyond Congregation Shaarey Tikvah, Rabbi Roland serves on the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s Board of Trustees and on its Security and Overseas Connections committees. He is an ex officio member of the board of Gross Schechter Day School, where he also serves as co-chair of the Education Committee and as a member of the Rabbinic Advisory Committee.
Rabbi Roland also serves on the board of the Zionist Rabbinic Coalition, is a member of the Solon Alliance of Interfaith Leaders, and is a past president of the Greater Cleveland Board of Rabbis.
Rabbi Roland is married to Aviva, and together they have three daughters, many former Israeli shliḥot whom they consider daughters, and a canine daughter. He enjoys spending time outdoors and reading—and especially enjoys reading outdoors.
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