Rabbi Mikey Mitgang
Rabbinical student bringing presence, joy, and compassionate leadership to Jewish life
Shalom! I'm Michael (Mikey) Mitgang, a fifth-year rabbinical student at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, preparing for ordination in May 2026.
I believe in building a rabbinate grounded in deep intentionality in prayer, learning, and peoplehood. Whether you're a search committee seeking rabbinic leadership or someone exploring Jewish life, I invite you to explore my journey, my teaching, and my commitment to nurturing vibrant, connected Jewish communities.
About Rabbi Mikey
Mikey Mitgang is a rabbinical student at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (ordination May 2026) from Princeton Junction, NJ. His Jewish journey began at URJ Camp Harlam and continued through leadership in NFTY and Indiana University Hillel. He now serves as the rabbinic intern at Congregation Rodeph Sholom in New York City, where he creates prayer experiences that honor tradition while speaking to modern life.
"Some of us are like Isaac. We go out into our own fields, oftentimes alone… and yet, when we find ourselves in community, we notice that it offers us an opportunity to develop deep connections and shared experiences with one another."
— Rabbi Mikey Mitgang
Contact Rabbi Mikey.
Whether you're seeking a rabbi who brings ruach to prayer, depth to learning, or warmth to pastoral care, I'd be honored to connect and explore how we might build sacred community together.