rabbi matt rosenberg

Rabbi Matt Rosenberg is not your typical rabbi—he’s an independent Sacramento-based educator and a longtime leader in community resilience who brings deep wisdom, warmth, and real-world experience to everything he does. Whether officiating at Jewish weddings and funerals, providing compassionate counseling, leading meaningful community rituals, or advising organizations through crisis and transition, Rabbi Matt is dedicated to strengthening individuals and communities alike.

A California native with a lifelong passion for service, Rabbi Matt earned his undergraduate degree in geography from UC Davis and a master’s degree in geography from CSU Northridge. He has authored two books on geography and currently teaches as an adjunct professor of geography.

Beyond the classroom and the bimah, Rabbi Matt has spent decades on the front lines of disaster relief, running emergency services for the American Red Cross and working with NECHAMA: Jewish Response to Disaster. His deep experience navigating crises has made him a trusted advisor for nonprofits, faith-based institutions, and community leaders facing moments of uncertainty and transition.

Previously, he transformed Hillel at Texas A&M into a nationally recognized center of Jewish life as its executive director and campus rabbi. Later, he led Sacramento’s Albert Einstein Residence Center, overseeing its sale and helping channel $20 million into urgent community needs through extensive community engagement.

Today, Rabbi Matt continues this trajectory of service in a new capacity, working in emergency management for the State of California. In this role, he contributes to statewide preparedness and resilience efforts that help protect communities during disasters—drawing on a lifetime of leadership, compassion, and dedication to public service.

Email Rabbi Matt at rosenbergmatt@gmail.com to discuss his availability.