Rabbi Stuart Shiff Rabbi Stuart Shiff was born in the Bronx but grew up in scenic, rural Connecticut where he lived a very sheltered life. After graduating from SUNY Purchase with a BS in Biology and Chemistry, and working as a research associate at Rockefeller University, Stu studied at Aish Jerusalem for over 5 years where he received his rabbinic ordination, not to mention the fame he garnered after playing Queen Esther in several Purim skits.
Rabbi Shiff was formerly the rabbi of Congregation Beth Israel in New Orleans, LA until August 29, 2005, the day Hurricane Katrina swamped New Orleans. At present, Stu, his wife Amy, and their children live in not-so-scenic New Jersey, but are ecstatic about being involved with the Aish Center.
