Jacob Staub

Jacob Staub is an American rabbi, author, and poet who has made significant contributions to the field of literature. Ordained as a rabbi at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in 1977, he went on to hold various academic and editorial positions. Notably, he served as the Academic Dean of the College from 1989 to 2004 and as the editor of the Reconstructionist magazine from 1983 to 1989.

As a scholar and educator, Staub has focused on Jewish philosophy and spirituality. In 2009, he held the position of Professor of Jewish Philosophy and Spirituality and Chair of the Department of Medieval Jewish Civilization at the Reconstructionist Rabbinic College. He is also credited with founding the first program in Jewish Spiritual Direction at a rabbinical seminary. Staub's written works include books on Gersonides' philosophy of creation and Reconstructionist Judaism, as well as essays exploring the thought of Mordecai Kaplan, the founder of Reconstructionist Judaism.