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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