
Meet Our Team
We are a passionate team of journalists, storytellers, and innovators committed to covering the news and creating content that matters to the Jewish community. Our work provides pathways to deepen knowledge, connection, belonging and meaning.
Leadership Team
Ami Eden, CEO/Executive Editor
Jordana Cohen, Chief Development Officer
Dani Elkins, Chief Operating Officer
Deborah Kolben, Chief Content Officer
Leo Lazar, Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Rebecca Phillips, Chief Revenue and Partnerships Officer
Staff
Shevy Baskin, Director of Audience Development
Beryl Bessemer, Director of Individual Giving
Sara Blancke, Director, Grants and Philanthropic Partnerships
Rebecca Blumenthal, Operations Manager
Rachel Bowes, Director of Technology
Philissa Cramer, JTA Editor in Chief
Avital Dayanim, Audience Engagement Editor and Graphic Designer, Hey Alma
Asaf Elia-Shalev, Senior Reporter, JTA
Thea Fattal Wieseltier, Director of Strategic Projects and Public Programs
Evelyn Frick, Associate Editor, Hey Alma
Gabe Friedman, Director of Editorial Experiences
Vanessa Friedman, Deputy Editor, Lifestyle Brands
Grace Gilson, Breaking News Reporter, JTA
Jackie Hajdenberg, Reporter, New York Jewish Week
Ben Harris, Managing Editor, My Jewish Learning
Uriel Heilman, Director of Business Development
Janice Hwang, Client Services Manager
Lisa Keys, Managing Editor, New York Jewish Week
Zoe Kirshbaum, Revenue Operations Manager
Andrew Lapin, Senior Reporter, JTA
Lily Lester, Audience Engagement Associate, New York Jewish Week
Jennifer Modlinger, Director of Sales Operations and Client Experience
Rachel Myerson, Deputy Managing Editor, The Nosher
Daci Platt, Audience Engagement Editor, Kveller
Jennifer Rubin, Senior Producer, Digital Events
Rachel Scheinerman, Editor, My Jewish Learning
Andrew Silow-Carroll, Editor at Large
Shayna Simon, Bookkeeper
Amy Starr, Digital Marketing Manager
Joseph Strauss, Reporter, New York Jewish Week
Mara Swift, Online Fundraising and Engagement Manager
Molly Tolsky, Editorial Director, Culture and Lifestyle
Wendy Worrell, Development Coordinator
Grace Yagel, Senior Designer
Lior Zaltzman, Senior Writer, Kveller