Dr. Dan Judson is the Dean of the Hebrew College Rabbinical School. His book Pennies for Heaven: The History of American Synagogues and Money was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award. While his research has been featured in major publications such as the New York Times, Boston Globe and Haaretz, he is also a professional story teller, appearing on the national MOTH radio hour, and has been a scholar in residence across the country.