Shir Lovett-Graff worked for Reconstructing Judaism and was involved with If Not Now Philly at the time Emet was in hospice. Shir is a writer and organizer. They hold a masters in theological studies with a concentration in spiritual care and conflict transformation from Harvard Divinity School, and will likely pursue the rabbinate in the future. Shir is the executive director of the Attleboro Area Interfaith Collaborative.