Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky is the Executive Director of the Jewish Outreach Institute. Formerly, he served as vice president of the Wexner Heritage Foundation, the premier adult Jewish learning and Jewish leadership program in North America. Previously, he was national Dean of Adult Jewish Learning and Living of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion.

A leader in the development of innovative Jewish education, particularly for adults, he has shaped training programs for clergy of all faiths, especially in the area of pastoral care and counseling in the Jewish community. He has done pioneering work in the area of Jewish Twelve Step spirituality, as well as Jewish Gerontology. 

He is a contributing editor for Shma: A Journal of Jewish Responsibility and is also the author of many books and articles in a variety of fields. His opinion pieces are published in leading publications throughout North America and in Israel. 

Among his most recent publications are: 
• Playlist Judaism: Making Choices for a Vital Future
• The Rituals and Practices of a Jewish Life: A Handbook for Personal Spiritual Renewal with Dan Judson
• Making a Successful Jewish Interfaith Marriage: The JOI Guide to Opportunities, Challenges and Resources with Joan Peterson Littman
• Introducing My Faith and Community: The JOI Guide for the Christian in an Interfaith Relationship with Dan Judson
• Jewish Ritual: A Brief Introduction for Christians and Jewish Holidays: A Brief Introduction for Christians with Dan Judson