• Dedicated to bringing the SF Bay Area communities together. I am very active at the local scene for years, organizing events, classes and study groups in order to build a bridge between the communities. Initiated and running “Gesher”.• Planning events and workshops for groups of 40-400 individuals on varied subjects. Responsible for all aspects of the event, from planning to executing. • Participating in "Gvanim in the Bay", a Jewish-Israeli leadership program, helped me to deepen my understanding of the background and current needs and challenges of those communities. I am now participating in the "Gvanim Bridging" program for even more in-depth learning and implementing.