About me
David Korenthal is excited to join the Foundation for Jewish Camp team as the Midwest Director. He joins FJC from Hillel International, where he was the Director of Talent Acquisition. There, he worked with mid-career professionals and Jewish educators and Rabbis to bring the best talent to Hillels around the country. Prior to his time at Hillel, he worked at Combined Jewish Philanthropies, Greater Boston's Jewish Federation as the IACT National Program Officer. David is originally from the Chicago area and graduated from Ithaca College in 2010 with a BA in History. Upon graduation, David spent time living in Cairo, Egypt, and then a year living, working, and volunteering in Israel as a fellow on OTZMA 26. He then worked as the Engagement Associate at UChicago Hillel. David also spent 14 summers as a camper, counselor, and unit head at Camp Interlaken JCC in Eagle River, Wisconsin. He is a 2016 graduate of the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership program at Brandeis University, where he completed dual MBA and MA degrees. David lives in Chicago where he enjoys the theater scene, visiting museums, and trying new restaurants.
