Israel and Jewish Teens Where They Are
This essay is from the book, Israel Education in the Days After Reflections of Jewish Educators on their Mishlachat Areyvut (Delegation of Responsibility) - Two Months after October 7, 2023.
Simon Amiel is the Executive Director of RootOne. Prior to his role with RootOne, Simon served in executive leadership roles with Hillel, City Year, and MENTOR. He and his wife Amy have four children and one daughter-in-law, and live in Bergen County, New Jersey.
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Reflections of Jewish Educators on their Mishlachat Areyvut - Two Months after October 7, 2023

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