rabbi@5as.org

Rabbi Yaakov Y. Kermaier is the spiritual leader of Manhattan's Fifth Avenue Synagogue.  He is President of the New York Board of Rabbis, a member of the UJA-Federation Board of Directors, a member of the Executive Board of the Rabbinical Council of America and a member of AIPAC's National Council.

Before his arrival in Manhattan, Rabbi Kermaier served for six years as Rabbi of the Ohel Leah Synagogue in Hong Kong.  Rabbi Kermaier has traveled extensively in the Former Soviet Union, establishing Jewish educational programs and a leadership training seminar.

During his free time Rabbi Kermaier runs competitively (NYC Marathon 2009) and coaches little league softball.  He is married to attorney, Elana Kermaier, and is blessed with four children.