Yaakov Shafferman is an experienced Educational leader with over 10 years of teaching and leadership experience. He has served as a teacher and leader in multiple schools and has been actively involved in teacher training, instructional coaching, and strategic planning. Currently, he serves as a Board Member of the JBO Schools focusing on Jewish Identity and Learning.
Salome Kornfeld is the Public Diplomacy, Press, and Political Affairs Officer at the Embassy of Israel to Switzerland, where she leads outreach initiatives and supports key diplomatic engagements. A graduate in History and Political Science from the University of Zurich, she brings expertise in advocacy, international relations, and community-building.
Andres Spokoiny is a longtime Jewish communal leader with a strong track record of driving successful organizational transformation. He currently serves as President and CEO of the Jewish Funders Network, a global community of over 3,000 philanthropists. Prior to this role, he led the Jewish Federation of Montreal and served as Regional Director for the JDC in Eastern Europe.
Danielle Sobkin is a driven professional with a passion for global finance, community building, and advocacy. Currently a Financial Data Analyst at JPMorgan Chase, Danielle excels in analyzing complex data sets and collaborating with individuals worldwide. Danielle is deeply committed to fostering Jewish joy and combating antisemitism.
Neta Blum is a Mechanical Engineer and cyber specialist who has made significant contributions to both academia and the defense sector and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering at the Technion. In her professional career, Blum leads a technological division within the Israeli Ministry of Defense.
Hanna Nir is a Ph.D. Student in sociology of religion at Uppsala University, specializing in the experiences of young Jews in contemporary Sweden. Her work delves into questions of identity, community, and religious life in modern secular contexts. With extensive experience in civil society, Hanna is a board member of the Jewish Community of Stockholm.
Erin Schrode is the founder of Turning Green, a nonprofit dedicated to climate action, public health, and sustainability. At 24, Erin ran for Congress, advocating for climate policy, public health, and human rights.
Rabbi Seth Farber is the founder of ITIM and Kehilat Netivot in Ra’anana. He holds a Ph.D. in Jewish History from Hebrew University and received rabbinic ordination from RIETS. Deeply committed to religious and communal life in Israel, he is married to Michelle and is the father of five children.
Chief Rabbi Menachem Mendel Chitrik is the Chairman of the Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic States and Rabbi of the Ashkenazi Community of Turkiye. Currently represents rabbis living in Albania, Azerbaijan, Morroco, Turkey, Tunisia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo Kyrgyzstan, UAE, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Nigeria and North Cyprus (as observer) and more.
Hadassah Slavin works directly with the most discerning clients of the world’s foremost jeweler. When she’s not drooling over diamonds, she engages in online activism through social media as a writer who focuses on empowering other Jews with her words.
Dan Tatar has spent over 25 years shaping the field of experiential Jewish and Israel education, inspired by his own transformative teen journey to Israel. Serving as the Director of Engagement and Strategic Partnerships at The iCenter, he spearheads initiatives that connect communities with Israel and Israelis in meaningful and innovative ways.
Cate is a global communications and marketing executive with a track record of leading diverse, multinational teams across 89 international markets. A former expat in Paris, she launched an ethically sourced and produced fine jewelry line that earned recognition from Cartier’s Women’s Initiative Awards for its commitment to social good and female entrepreneurship.
Amy Albertson is a Jewish advocate, educator, and influencer. She created “The Asian Israeli,” where she cataloged her experiences as a Chinese-American Jewish woman. Amy has been an active voice in the Jewish community for over a decade, since her days as the President of Hillel and Co-Founder of the Israel group on campus at Portland State University.
Amos Meron is a product innovation and creative leader, with a background in the Tech and Media sectors. He co-founded Israel’s Public Broadcasting Corporation (KAN) Digital Division, where he led the video explainers team. Most recently, Amos worked at AI21 Labs as a Product Director, where he led the development of new and innovative AI experiments and products.
