40 Under 40: Rabbi Isser New

Rabbi Isser New is married to Smicha Musha New. The couple has six children: Chana (13), Yaakov (12), Devorah (9), Meir (8), Zevi (6), and Dovber (3).

In his work with CMCH, (a Jewish day school of 250 children), New oversees the strategic decisions and growth of the school. He assists his father, Rabbi Yossi New (Regional Director of Chabad of GA), in the growth of Chabad centers in GA and is one of the assistant rabbis at Congregation Beth Tefillah. He is also active with the JCC.

Born in Atlanta, New moved away for Yeshiva, got married and now lives one mile from his childhood home. “Being from Atlanta makes working here so much more personal and meaningful,” he says. “I enjoy studying Torah with members of the community and discussing growth opportunities with the CMCH educational staff board members and supporters,” says New, who adds he feels fortunate to be colleagues “with the most incredible group of Rabbis and Rebbetzins.”

On the recognition of being named in AJT’s Top 40 Under 40, New says, “It is a testament to the work of Chabad in the state of Georgia.”