Our Team
Our Team
When you Meet the Team at jHUB, you’re connecting with a passionate group of professionals who are deeply committed to creating inclusive, meaningful experiences for interfaith couples and families. We’re listeners, guides, creators, and collaborators—working together to make Jewish life accessible, welcoming, and relevant in today’s world.
Each member of our team brings a unique background and a shared dedication to building relationships rooted in respect, curiosity, and joy. From planning events to offering personalized support, we’re here to help you explore and celebrate your identity on your own terms.
Take a moment to Meet the Team behind jHUB and discover the people who make it all possible.
Rabbi Melinda Mersack
Director
Rabbi Melinda Mersack is the Director of jHUB. She is a graduate of m2: The Institute for Experiential Jewish Education Senior Educators and Relational Learning cohorts, and is a Rabbis Without Borders Fellow of CLAL and was a Brickner Fellow of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism. She is a past president of the Greater Cleveland Board of Rabbis, and currently serves on the board of The Gathering Place.
Rabbi Melinda earned a B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis, and a Master of Hebrew Letters and ordination from the Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion. Each year, she attends summer camp as visiting faculty and is an advocate for interreligious dialogue and social justice. Rabbi Melinda loves spending time outside with her family and exploring cool areas in Greater Cleveland.
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Rabbi Thalia Halpert Rodis
Rabbi for Engagement & Learning
Rabbi Thalia Halpert Rodis is the Rabbi for Engagement and Learning at jHUB. She was raised in a multi-heritage Jewish home, earned a BA in anthropology from the University of Mary Washington, and was ordained by the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institution of Religion.
Rabbi Thalia is passionate about creating a compassionate, vibrant community. She loves spending time with her family, connecting with people, and exploring new places.
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Erin Gabay
Educator for Tweens and Families
Erin Gabay is jHUB’s Educator for Tweens and Families to create new Jewish learning opportunities for families with tweens in the Greater Cleveland area. Erin grew up in Cleveland and is proud to be a part of the diverse community.
She received her B.A. in Jewish and Religious studies from Indiana University in Bloomington, her M.A. in Jewish Education from Siegel College, her teaching licensure from Notre Dame College, and spent a year studying at the Rothberg International School at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Before she joined jHUB, she taught students in Jewish Studies and Mathematics at Ratner Montessori. When she isn’t working, Erin enjoys spending time with her three teenage children, traveling, getting involved in the arts, and singing along with her ukulele.
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Julia Miozzi
Communications and Project Manager
Julia Miozzi is the Communications and Project Manager for jHUB. She grew up in Cleveland and moved back to serve the interfaith world she grew up in. Before joining jHUB, she graduated from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. As a journalist, she covered governments in Ohio, Virginia, Wisconsin, Washington D.C., and Kentucky. Julia enjoys hiking, cooking, and finding a good documentary to watch. Julia manages jHUB’s social media, helps plan events, and acts as a liaison between jHUB and Honeymoon Israel.
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Julia Rothschild
Family Program Manager
Julia Rothschild is jHUB’s Family Program Manager. Julia plans Jewish learning programs for families with young children in the Greater Cleveland area. She lives in Shaker Heights with her fiancé and their dog and cat. She grew up in Toledo, Ohio, and graduated from The College of Wooster in 2017 with a major in sociology and a minor in education. Before jHUB, she taught preschool through second grade classes. When she isn’t working, she likes to read, cook, walk, and travel.