Background
Husband to his wife Dina and father to 3 great kids, (Orli, 10; Laini, 8; and Izzy 5), he grew up in Roselle and Cranford NJ. He holds a dual degree in Accounting and Sociology from Montclair State, and a masters degree and doctorate from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work, at Yeshiva University. He has a diverse work history, beginning with his professional life as a social worker for the Jewish Community Centers of MetroWest in West Orange and Whippany, where he was youth services director for 10 years, focusing on programming and outreach to adolescents in the community. He is currently an Associate Professor at the Wurzweiler School of Social Work, where he teaches courses in philosophy, ethics, diversity, and group work. He is a licensed clinical social worker, working with a practice in Hackettstown as a psychotherapist, and leads a klezmer band called the Hester Street Troupe. After he and Dina were married, they first lived on Springhill Rd., then moved to Old Chimney Rd., and will probably move again at some point, but not out of Randolph. He is committed to this town.... a special community where rich history, beautiful surroundings, excellent schools, amenities, ambiance, and opportunities abound. They love it here, and plan on staying for a long time.
His vision for Randolph is to allow citizens to have a voice in expressing preferences, priorities, and demands. Jay is interested in creating a process where stakeholders in this town can provide input, before decisions are made. Three years ago, he launched a survey to solicit resident opinions and concerns about Randolph. Jay believes that the residents of this town know best about what is needed, and ought to be asked their opinion. Jay plans to launch a second survey, to solicit opinions of town residents. His plan is to be an effective advocate for Randolph residents, by listening and taking their interests to the table. He believes in an open, transparent government where partisan interest is replaced with the interests of residents. Jay offers change that will build on Randolph’s successes and set the stage for progress and improvement.
