Elchanan Finn (Amitei Bronfman ’17) was born and raised in Efrat. Before the army, he studied at the yeshiva in Otniel, then served as a paratrooper. After the army, he continued studying in the Siach Yizchak yeshiva in Efrat. Today, he is a student at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, studying Politics, Philosophy and Economics Continue Reading »
As a 1988 alumna of The Bronfman Fellowship. Laura has been deeply involved with the program over the course of her professional and personal journey. She knows firsthand the transformative power of the Fellowship experience and the unique contributions of this community. Laura is a passionate and dynamic advancement leader with experience in philanthropy, community Continue Reading »
Paz Bendek (Amitei Bronfman ‘13) grew up in Shimshit in the Jezreel Valley and now lives in Jerusalem. After completing a year of service at the Israel Association of Community Centers, he joined the military service as a soldier and as a commander at the Intelligence Corps. Today, Paz is a student of History and Continue Reading »
Nurit (Muszkat) Barkan-Bocarsly (Amitei Bronfman ’13) was born and raised in Jerusalem, where she lives with her partner Rafi. After serving as an officer in the Education Corps, Nurit studied at Hadar and did Shlichut in Australia. She completed her undergraduate studies in History, Sociology & Anthropology at Hebrew University, and volunteered in the Lissan Continue Reading »
Erica Goldman has been an engineering linguist, a high school English teacher, and has taught Israeli dancing on five continents (so far!). In 2011, Erica joined the Global Jewish Education department at New Community Jewish (now deToledo) High School in Los Angeles and helped coordinate and implement both their three-week and three-month exchange programs with Continue Reading »
Ashlie Flood is the Data and Administrative Associate at The Bronfman Fellowship. Prior to joining the team at Bronfman, Ashlie was the Fundraising and Volunteer Coordinator for CHiPS Soup Kitchen and Women’s Shelter in Park Slope, where she helped the organization break all previous fundraising records and keep folks fed and housed throughout the first Continue Reading »
Sari is a not-for-profit professional with twenty-two years of experience in a variety of roles at the Sephardic Community Center before joining the Bronfman Fellowship in 2020. In her last position as Director of Special Projects, she managed programs, fundraisers and staff. Sari is most proud of her children and grandchildren. She and her husband Continue Reading »
Elizabeth Ochs (Bronfman ’01) leads the Fellowship’s portfolio of programs aimed at creating an interconnected network of alumni who can empower, inspire and engage one another towards enhanced leadership in the Jewish community and beyond. Elizabeth lives in Providence, Rhode Island, with her husband and son. She concentrated in Urban Studies at Brown University and Continue Reading »
Yuval Nussan, a 2009 Amitei Bronfman alum, was raised in Hoshaya in the Galilee. In his gap year he volunteered at the Tzameret NGO, before studying at Har Etzion Yeshiva. Yuval served in the IDF combat forces as a commander. He has a Master’s degree in Hebrew Literature from Hebrew University as part of the Continue Reading »
Nava was born in France and, after making Aliyah with her family at the age of 4, was raised and educated in Jerusalem. She attended the Emuna Arts High School for girls, where she majored in theater. During her national service she worked on a horse farm which specializes in therapeutic riding and treats people Continue Reading »