Dani previously led Limmud International, supporting and advising Limmud volunteer leaders and teams in Europe as well as worldwide to deliver diverse cross-communal Jewish learning events to over 80 Limmud communities in more than 40 countries. She was responsible for delivering regional and international development and connection programmes. Her background is in project management, social research into community conflict, and she was a madricha in a pluralist youth movement. Dani has a BA in Modern History and Political Science and an MA in Mediterranean Studies. She lives in London.
Prior to joining JDC, David taught at and directed special programs at Jerusalem’s Pardes Institute, served as the Overseas Director at the Melitz Centers for Jewish Zionist Education, and was the Community Director and Family Educator at Stanmore Synagogue in London. David holds a B.A. and Teachers’ Certification in English Literature and Jewish Thought from Hebrew University. He served in the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit and received rabbinic ordination from the Strauss Rabbinical Seminary.
“Jewish knowledge is the ‘technology’ we use to make the world a better place”. In his role as Yesod’s Jewish Learning Director, David guides professionals as they find or enhance their Jewish voice using rich and innovative Jewish content. In addition to working for Yesod, David is also Director of Jewish Education for JDC-Europe.
Colin has an MA in The management of Youth and Community Work and Applied Anthropology’ and is a graduate of the Jerusalem Fellows Programme at the Mandel School of Educational Leadership. In this role at Yesod, Colin works with Jewish community professionals and educators to identify their growth and development goals and supports them in making plans to reach them. Colin also manages Yesod’s Professional Development Fund.
