Rabbi Adam M. Wright serves as Senior Rabbi of B’nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim in Deerfield, Illinois. Before coming to BJBE, he served Temple Emanu-El in Birmingham, Alabama, from 2019 to 2026 as its spiritual leader. Under his leadership, Temple Emanu-El strengthened its role as a center of Jewish excellence. He led major initiatives in worship, education, philanthropy, and community engagement, from reimagining Shabbat and holiday services, to creating Birmingham’s first Hebrew ulpan program, to establishing a community religious school, and launching innovative membership models that brought dozens of young families into synagogue life.
Rabbi Wright has made Israel education and advocacy a cornerstone of his rabbinate, ensuring that Jewish youth participate in immersive Israel experiences. Following October 7, 2023, he organized citywide vigils, interfaith e