Rabbi Andy Shugerman is a multifaceted Jewish educator and development professional currently serving as the inaugural Development Director at Congregation Beth Shalom in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the synagogue’s fundraising initiatives and community engagement.

Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Rabbi Shugerman earned a Bachelor’s degree in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies from Brandeis University, where he was a Schiff Undergraduate Fellow. He furthered his studies at the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem and worked for the Masorti/Conservative Movement in Israel. Rabbi Shugerman received rabbinic ordination and a Master’s degree in Jewish Education from The Jewish Theological Seminary in New York in 2009 .

Before joining Beth Shalom, Rabbi Shugerman held several significant positions within the Jewish community. He served as the Executive Director of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs (FJMC) and as the lead professional for Men of Reform Judaism (MRJ). Additionally, he worked as a development consultant and teacher at The Jewish Theological Seminary.