Dr. Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath is a lifelong Jewish educator and learner. An expert on Jewish teens, Generation Z, experiential education, Israel, and questions of Jewish identity, Dr. Vinokor-Meinrath comes equipped with the right questions to help learners find the answers that resonate with them. She is on a lifelong mission to inspire conversations that move Jewish journeys forward and is passionate about connecting with learners and communities around the world.

Dr. Vinokor-Meinrath currently serves as the Senior Director of Knowledge, Ideas, and Learning at the Jewish Education Project, teaches at Gratz College, and is constantly brainstorming about the Jewish past, present, and future. She is an alumna of the University of Pittsburgh (BA), the Jewish Theological Seminary (MA), Gratz College (EdD), and the Pardes Experiential Educators Program.

During her time with us at OT, Dr. Vinokor-Meinrath will explore the idea of Jewish Joy. Looking at Jewish life and journeys through the lens of joy, she will explore positive associations and moments of happiness in Judaism and Jewish practice.