Team 4 – Polarization

Nasya Miller

Facilitator

United States

Nasya Miller is a seasoned facilitator, coach, and community-builder with over a decade of experience guiding individuals and teams. She is the founder of Wide Open Spaces and a certified Organization and Relationship Systems Coach, blending systems theory, process work, and Co-Active Coaching™ in her practice.

Ben Wolkowicz

Fellow

Israel

Ben Wolkowicz is a second-year student at the Hebrew University, studying Economics and Data Science. Deeply connected to Israel and the global Jewish community, he has represented Israel internationally in karate and served as a combat medic and commander in the IDF’s Sayeret Nahal unit.

Members

Juan Esteban Ortiz

Colombia

Juan Esteban Ortiz is a medical intern at El Bosque University with a strong background in health and social sciences. As a student representative and active volunteer in the Jewish community, Juan showcases leadership and dedication. With clinical expertise and experience in minor surgical procedures, Juan has made a significant impact, including as a mission leader with Cadena Colombia.

Tiffany Harris

Switzerland

Tiffany Harris is the Chief Program Officer at Moishe House, where she leads a global program team engaging hundreds of thousands of Jewish young adults annually. Before joining Moishe House, Tiffany led an international education program at Amazon, focusing on accelerating IT and cloud-related learning.

Yocheved Ruttenberg

Israel

Yocheved is the co-founder of a grassroots initiative centralizing volunteer efforts to support Israel, connecting diaspora communities with impactful ways to contribute. Since October 2023, it has become a hub for volunteers worldwide.

Noam Shai Halperin

Israel

Noam Shai Halperin is a the program officer at Schusterman Family Philanthropies, where she leads strategic philanthropic investments to strengthen Israeli society. She founded the IDF’s Cultural Competence School and the nonprofit Mitchashvim to bridge Israel’s digital divide.

Joseph Steinberg

United States

Joseph Steinberg serves as a cyber security expert witness, a cyber security board member, and a cyber security advisor to both businesses and governments around the world. He has led organizations within the cybersecurity industry for over 25 years and has been calculated to be one of the top 3 cybersecurity influencers worldwide.

Robert Ejnes

France

Robert Ejnes, an accomplished executive, has led key Jewish organizations in France, including FSJU and CRIF, since 2014. An MBA graduate of Northwestern and a Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite, he is dedicated to strengthening Jewish communities.

Dr. Ranit Budaie Hyman

Israel

Dr. Ranit Budaie-Hyman holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Bar-Ilan University and has dedicated her career to fostering inclusive Jewish education. Since 2016, she has led Meitarim, an organization that brings together religious, secular, and traditional Jewish Israelis to learn and grow together in integrated schools and communities.

Vered Amar

Israel

Vered Amar transitioned from architecture to education and leadership after the Second Lebanon War, leading major projects in Merom Hagalil. A Mandel School graduate, she directed Kfar Vradim’s award-winning education system and now heads Maoz North.

Meira Cowland

Israel

Meira Cowland is a strategy expert in Israel relations and free speech, working at Rumble to connect top content creators with Israel. She runs a news platform with 30,000 daily users and has led global speaker tours, fostering key relationships with influential figures.

Raquella Raiz

Israel

Raquella Raiz moved to Israel from the United States, where she built a successful video marketing agency and later launched a travel tech startup. Following October 7, she unexpectedly became an influencer and has since been a passionate advocate for Israel on the global stage.

Rabbi Dr. Benji Levy

Israel

Rabbi Dr. Benji Levy, a dynamic leader with a PhD in philosophy, co-founded Israel Impact Partners, Dreaming Bigger, Keshev, and Tanna. Formerly CEO of Mosaic United and Dean of Moriah College, he has impacted thousands globally as an educator and innovator.

Avishai Berman

Israel

Avishai Berman has spent the past 27 years shaping Israeli society through work in security, education, and social impact. A former officer in an elite IDF unit and founder of Israel’s first Mechina in the Arava, he continues his family’s Zionist legacy through transformative social initiatives.

Amit Kochavi

Israel

Amit Kochavi is a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur and the founder of Cormi.com. He has managed real estate projects in both Israel and the U.S., led resilience initiatives in Sderot, and established youth tech incubators to foster innovation and entrepreneurship.

Rabbi Aharon Shmuel Baskin

Israel

Rabbi Aharon Shmuel Baskin is the Secretary General of the Conference of European Rabbis, working at the intersection of Orthodox Jewish leadership and science. A graduate of Yeshivat Chevron, he is currently completing his Ph.D. at the Hebrew University.

Jeremy Leibler

Australia

Jeremy Leibler is the President of the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA), and a partner at Arnold Bloch Leibler, specializing in corporate law. He has led national efforts to strengthen the Australian Jewish community’s ties to Israel, advocate on behalf of Jewish Australians, and respond to key challenges facing the community.