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Naomi Magnus
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Organisation: Masorti - Marom Naomi is the director of Marom, the young adult department of Masorti Judaism. She spent many years volunteering and working for Noam, the Masorti youth movement. She lived in Israel until two years ago when she returned to the UK to pursue a doctorate in Existential Psychotherapy. |
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Elliott Malamet
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Organisation: Torah in Motion Elliott Malamet teaches Jewish Studies at York University in Toronto and The Community Hebrew Academy of Toronto. In 2001, he co-founded Torah in Motion, an organization that explores the relationship between Judaism and the modern world. His forthcoming book, ‘Are You a Good Person?’ examines the ethics of teenagers. |
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Leah Malamet
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A psychotherapist for 27 years, Leah Malamet treats adults, children and adolescents in her private practice in Toronto. She holds a Masters in Clinical Psychology from the University of Toronto and is currently completing her doctorate. Leah is trained in psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural and mind-body theories and techniques. |
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Abdul-Rehman Malik
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Organisation: Radical Middle Way Journalist and educator Abdul-Rehman Malik is Programmes Manager at Radical Middle Way, an organisation that works for social change by creatively connecting Muslims with their spiritual identity, spearheading projects in Pakistan, Indonesia and Sudan. A regular on BBC Radio 2’s Pause for Thought he continues to write and comment widely. |
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Elad Yonatan Malka
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Organisation: Jewish Agency for Israel Elad Malka is the Jewish Agency's students shaliach in London. In Israel he worked as a film director and specialised in creative and innovative media solutions. Previously he was an instructor at Taglit Birthright Israel, and also was a youth leader of HaNoar Hatzioni. Elad has a BA in Media Studies and Management. |
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Claire Mandel
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Organisation: Limmud Claire’s Limmud volunteering career has spanned nearly 15 years, including 3 years as Organisational Chair of Limmud . She is currently on the Limmud International Steering Group with a particular responsibility for new group development. A former solicitor, Claire is the Executive Director of New North London Synagogue. |
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Daniel Marcus
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Organisation: UJS Daniel Marcus is the Chief Executive of the Union of Jewish Students. He was formerly the Executive Director of the Johns Hopkins University Hillel in the US. For the past three years he has been engaged in exploring and researching the interests and motivations of Jewish students and what forms their identity. |
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Elena Markham
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Elena teaches Performing Arts at an Academy near Brighton. She has performed in and directed shows for many years. She is delighted to be returning to Limmud Conference with another Scratch Show. |
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Joshua Marks
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Organisation: FZY Josh is currently Mazkir (Director) of the Federation of Zionist Youth and co-chairs the Zionist Youth Council. A Bateman Scholar, Josh was President of Cambridge Jewish Society and has a keen interest in Zionist education, Israel advocacy and youth empowerment. |
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Laura Marks
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Website: www.mitzvahday.org.uk Laura set up Mitzvah Day in 2005. Now an International inter-faith event, Laura volunteers (almost) full time believing the community improves with people doing good together, both Jewish and others alike. She also chairs the Jewish Women’s Commission on leadership and is a board member of the MRJ. |
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Shelley Marsh
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Organisation: UJIA Shelley is the Informal Education Director at UJIA. She has taught in both the UK and Israel. Her work on self esteem in young people has been published internationally. Shelley enjoys laughing with daughters Jordan and Eden and illustrating Marc Shoffren's creative Jewish story books. |
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Cindy Rivka Marshall
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Website: www.cindymarshall.com Cindy Rivka Marshall, from Boston, Massachusetts, is a professional Jewish storyteller. She offers folktales and midrashic stories for all ages at synagogues, schools and festivals. She teaches storytelling skills to educators, clergy and other budding storytellers. Her award-winning recordings include: ‘Challah and Latkes’, ‘By the River’ and ‘The Whole Megillah’. |
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Adam Martin
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Organisation: Alyth Synagogue Adam Martin is co-Manager Alyth Synagogues Education and Youth Department, which provides activities for 900 young members. He was previously Manager of the Youth and Young Adults department at the Movement for Reform Judaism and is currently studying for a Masters in Community and Voluntary Sector Studies. |
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Shimrit Matzliach
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Organisation: Jewish Agency for Israel Shimrit, from Moshav Ranen in the South of Israel, is the shicha for the Israeli Scouts in West Europe, and a social worker by profession. She grew up in the Israeli Scouts, was involved with the Federation of Zionist Youth and Young Judea through the "ATID", Year Course and Summer Tour programmes. |
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Claudia Mendoza
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Organisation: The Jewish Leadership Council Claudia Mendoza is Head of Policy and Research at the Jewish Leadership Council. She was a Research Analyst at the Legatum Institute, a think tank. She holds an MA in Israeli and Jewish Diaspora Studies from SOAS and a BSc in Biochemistry from UCL. |
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Dafna Michaelson
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Website: www.dafnam.com Dafna Michaelson is all about changing the mirror we use that reflects who we are as a society. She travelled all 50 US States to collect stories, launches Women as SOCIAL Entrepreneurs, propels ordinary people to super community problem solvers, hosts a radio show and loves to use social media. |
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Jonathan Michalowsky
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Jonathan is 18, lives in Ra’anana, and graduated from Mor Metro West High School. Is involved his whole life with the Tzofim, including being a counselor and a troupe coordinator.Jonathan is a part of the Zofim (Israeli Scouts) Kommuna in London, and the Jewish Agency young Shaliach to the UK. |
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Helena Miller
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Organisation: UJIA Helena Miller is the Director of Research, Evaluation and Living Bridge programmes at UJIA, London. She is currently co-chair of Limmud International. Helena has a PhD in Jewish Education, teaches and writes widely on many aspects of Jewish education and is involved in many Jewish education initiatives internationally. |
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Steve Miller
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Organisation: Letakeyn/Tzedek Steve is a social entrepreneur, community activist and visionary and founder of many organisations including Tzedek, Restore Community Projects and Faiths Forum for London. Steve is Co-Chair of the Jubilee Debt Campaign. Letakeyn, Steve's latest project focuses on integrating personal, social and political transformation. |
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Zeb Mirza
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Zeb is a paramedic and first aid trainer. He lectures at Chesterfield College and provides medical cover for all types of events around the country. |
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Lorna Mitchell
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Lorna is a 65 year old single lesbian, and long time convert to Progressive Judaism. She has a passion for all Tanach. She thanks those of the tribe who welcome her in, but also expect them to thank her for joining them. |
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Shlomo Molla
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Organisation: Knesset (Israeli Parliament) Shlomo was born in Ethiopia and came to Israel in 1984. He studied at high school, served in the Israeli Defence Forces as an officer, and obtained a Bachelor of Law. He has held a variety of roles in the Jewish Agency and World Zionist Organisation. In February 2008 Shlomo became the second Ethiopian Member of the Knesset. |
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Rachel Montagu
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Rachel Montagu teaches Biblical Hebrew and Jewish Studies. She studied at Leo Baeck College, London, Machon Pardes, Jerusalem and Heythrop College, London and teaches at BSAC as well as to private students. She lives in NW London with her husband, Francis Treuherz (met at Limmud), their sons and 15,000 books. |
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Joshua Moritz
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Organisation: RSY-Netzer Josh Moritz grew up in RSY-Netzer since the age of 10, and first picked up a guitar at age 13 and never looked back! A philosopher at heart, he worked for the Union of Jewish Students last year, and currently works for RSY-Netzer as the mazkir (general secretary)! |
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Abigail Morris
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Organisation: ResponseAbility Abigail is Director of ResponseAbility, a cross communal organisation which examines current ethical issues from a contemporary Jewish perspective. Together with Jewish Care, she is just about to publish a major report investigating ageing in the Jewish Community. She lives in Holloway, has three girls and is a keen runner. |
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Naftali Moses
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Website: www.tragic-death.com Living in Israel for nearly 30 years, American-born Naftali Moses holds a doctorate in medical history from Bar-Ilan University. He has translated and published on Jewish thought, Hasidut, aggadah, philosphy in the Mishnah and death in Israeli society. His two latest books are 'Mourning Under Glass' and 'Really Dead?'. |
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Robin Moss
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Organisation: UJIA Robin is the UJIA JAMS Fieldworker, helping run and develop Jewish activities in non-Jewish schools. Previously, he worked for two years as a movement worker for LJY-Netzer, the youth movement of Liberal Judaism. At university, Robin studied Physics and Philosophy, doing an extended study of Nietzche's ‘The Birth of Tragedy’. |
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Naomi Mushin
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Organisation: Norwood Naomi has a learning disability and lives in Hendon with four other people including her friend Rachelle Adler. Her football team is Arsenal. She has tickets for all the home matches. She has two jobs. She likes going to work, cooking and being Jewish. |
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Jonathan Myers
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Website: www.psychonomics.com Jonathan Myers is an industrial psychologist, former visiting research fellow at Columbia University, author, and has worked on Wall Street. His interests include behaviourally-based computer applications for market trading and Jewish financial history. Mr. Myers has been a guest on TV and radio shows including Fox and Sky News. |
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