Russell Kohn and his wife Carolyn Blair live in the East Village and have been members of Brotherhood Synagogue since 2015. During that time, Russell has been a regular Torah reader at Saturday morning services, Chair of the Synagogue's Investment Committee, and a member of several other committees including the High Holidays Committee and the Reopening Task Force.

By day, Russell is Founding Partner & General Manager of a sparkling water company, Free Rain. He has led, advised and invested in a number of New York-based food and beverage companies throughout his career. When he isn't at the Synagogue or making seltzer, you'll find him on his bicycle, walking his dog or making deep dish pizza.