EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

KANSAS INTERFAITH ACTION

Rabbi Moti Rieber has served as Executive Director of Kansas Interfaith Action since its inception in 2016. A native of New Jersey, he has lived in Kansas since 2007. He was trained at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in Wyncote (pronounced WIN-coat), Pennsylvania. A lifelong activist on peace, social justice, and environmental issues, Reb Moti brings a variety of congregational, interfaith, and organizational experience to the work of KIFA. Reb Moti and his wife, Suzy, have three adult children and live in Overland Park.

2025 AWARD HONOREE

STAND UP, SPEAK OUT AWARDS BRUNCH – SUN, NOV 16

CELEBRATING KANSAS INTERFAITH ACTION & RABBI MOTI RIEBER

Founded by Rabbi Moti Rieber almost 10 years ago, KIFA puts faith into action at the Kansas statehouse and beyond. Mainstream is honored to partner with KIFA and Rabbi Moti year-round as we work together to confront the rise of Christian Nationalism. KIFA advocates are a strong voice in the statehouse and our communities, and we are so very lucky to be able to call them friends.

For over 30 years, Mainstream has brought together community leaders from elected officials to grassroots advocates to celebrate the power of civic engagement in protecting church-state separation. The Robert H. Meneilly Stand Up, Speak Out Award, named in tribute to our founding chairman, recognizes individuals and organizations who exemplify the core values that inform Mainstream’s mission—respect for civil rights, courage to stand against extremism, and the belief that change begins when we raise our voices for justice and equality. Past honorees include Reverend Cheryl Jefferson Bell, Governor Laura Kelly, Secretary (Governor) Kathleen Sebelius, Thomas Witt of Equality Kansas, Game On for Kansas Schools, Kansans for Fair Courts, and the League of Women Voters of Kansas.