Rabbi Jill Jacobs, born in 1975, is a prominent American rabbi known for her extensive work in human rights and social justice within the Jewish community. She serves as the executive director of T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights, formerly known as Rabbis for Human Rights-North America. T’ruah is an organization that trains and mobilizes over 2,300 rabbis and cantors, along with their communities, to bring a moral voice to protecting and advancing human rights in North America, Israel, and the occupied Palestinian territories.

Rabbi Jacobs has authored significant works, including Where Justice Dwells: A Hands-On Guide to Doing Social Justice in Your Jewish Community and There Shall be No Needy: Pursuing Social Justice through Jewish Law and Tradition. These works reflect her commitment to integrating Jewish law and tradition with the pursuit of social justice.

Her leadership at T’ruah marks a significant role in mobilizing Jewish leaders for various human rights issues, including Palestinian rights and the closure of Guantanamo Bay. Rabbi Jacobs has been recognized for her contributions to social justice movements, regularly featuring in lists like the Forward 50, which highlights influential figures in the Jewish community. Her career reflects a dedicated path towards using her rabbinical role to advocate for social justice, demonstrating a deep integration of her Judaism and activism.