Sara Zebovitz is the Associate Director at Interfaith Philadelphia. Growing up in an extended interfaith family, Sara was always surrounded by those of other faiths. Yet, despite celebrating joint holidays, she did not engage more deeply in understanding her cousins’ practice. When Sara participated in the first cohort of Interfaith Philadelphia’s Visionary Women program, she learned the strength of crafting a curious question and building more meaningful relationships. Sara is proud to be a part of the team bringing this essential programming and unique opportunities to the Philadelphia region.

Prior to her return to Philadelphia during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sara lived in Israel as a member of an urban kibbutz, or network of communes, as part of the Dror Israel movement. During her time overseas, she worked in informal education with Israeli and North American youth to strive for a more just, inclusive, and unified society.

Sara previously served as the Director of Habonim Dror North America, a Jewish youth movement that focuses on a sense of responsibility and social justice through a Jewish lens. As part of her responsibilities in this role, she brought together Jewish youth from across the religious and political spectrum for dialogue. Sara views bridge building as essential to creating the society of which we dream. 

Sara is a “big” in Big Brothers Big Sisters, and has been matched with her “little” for three years. She is a member of the 2023 Association of Fundraising Professionals Leadership Institute cohort, holds a Certificate in Interfaith Leadership from Interfaith America, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Habonim Dror Foundation.

When away from her desk, Sara is most often cooking, crocheting, or cheering on the Philadelphia sports teams.