Nate DeGroot is entering his fifth of six years at the Rabbinical School of Hebrew College in Newton, MA. Nate arrived at Hebrew College after graduating magna cum laude from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN where he focused his studies on leadership and organizational effectiveness. Nate was deeply engaged in Jewish life and community building on campus and that is where he had the unexpected inspiration to become a rabbi. When he found Hebrew College, he knew it was a perfect fit.

Since arriving at Hebrew College, Nate has served as Rabbinic Intern at the University of Rhode Island Hillel, Director of Education for non-profit social-justice gardening upstart Amir, and he has taught in a variety of religious school settings. Nate has significant experience as an experiential educator, facilitating numerous service-learning programs, both domestically and abroad. He has also been an Interfaith Circle Fellow, examining spiritual modalities and storytelling.

Growing up on the North Shore of Massachusetts in multiple and diverse Jewish and secular communities, Nate developed a deeply rooted belief in pluralism, acceptance, and our obligation as Jews and people to work towards a more just, healthy, and whole world. A life-long seeker, Nate is intrigued by the ways we can integrate the Divine into our lives, welcoming holiness into our daily activities and pursuing our passions through a spiritual lens. Nate looks forward to getting to know each of you in the Betenu community and supporting you all in bringing your fullest selves, sharing your voices and the many gifts you have to offer the rest of us. He couldn’t be more excited to bring his curiosity, enthusiasm, and energy to Betenu this year as spiritual leader and rabbinic intern!

Click here to view the letter that was sent to Betenu's members announcing Nate's selection as Betenu's Rabbinic Intern.

Nate may be reached by contacting the Betenu office: 603-886-1633.