Josh Minzer

West Coast Community Manager

Pronouns: he/his San Diego

Josh serves as Moishe House’s West Coast Community Manager, overseeing and empowering community builders within the region to lead the way in creating meaningful and inclusive experiences for young adult Jewish communities. With a rich background in community engagement and Jewish nonprofits, Josh brings a passion for diverse and experiential programming, and is dedicated to building stronger connections and a brighter future for the young adult Jewish community in the Southern region.

Josh has also been a previous Moishe House resident in San Diego Pacific Beach. In addition to being a former middle school Math teacher, Josh has worked for various Jewish organizations, including roles at Congregation Beth Israel in San Diego, BBYO, and Camp Mountain Chai. Beyond his professional life, Josh is a recent graduate of Arizona State University with a Master’s in Organizational Leadership, and currently residing in San Diego. In his free time, he enjoys camping, attending concerts, and passionately cheering on the Phoenix Suns.

Fun Facts

Josh's Special Skill or Talent:

When he was younger, he used to be a professional yo-yoer.
What Josh enjoys most about his role:

Getting to travel out and spend time with all of his residents, getting to know them on a personal level and helping them get better at what they do.
What makes Josh smile?

Getting a chance to reconnect with his best friends, who live all around the U.S.