Danny Tropper is the driving force behind the initiatives and activities of Gesher.  He received his ordination from Rabbi J. B. Soloveitchik and his Ph.D. in Jewish History from Yeshiva University (1970).   He has published both scientific and popular articles in the Jewish Quarterly Review, Tradition, Petachim, The Jerusalem Report, Maariv and The Jerusalem Post. He lectures extensively in schools, army bases and public forums throughout Israel and abroad.

Ilan has an MBA in psychology from Bar Ilan University and a degree in business studies from the Hebrew University.  He is a member of the Bet Shemesh City Council, where he lives with his wife and 6 children.  Ilan was the Chairman of the city’s Partnership 2000 project (a Jewish Agency program, partnering Bet Shemesh with Washington DC and South Africa.)   A mediator and senior teacher of Bible Studies, Ilan has been the Executive Director of Gesher since 1995.

Rabbi Benjamin Levene made aliyah from the U.S. in 1969 and received his rabbinic ordination from the Chief Rabbi of Israel in 1973. Benji (as he is affectionately known) is the grandson of the renowned Tzaddik Rav. Aryeh Levine and aspires to promote his beloved grandfather's spirit of love and tolerance, from whom he gets his inspiration.  Like his legendary grandfather, Benji is loved and respected by Jews throughout the world. A renowned story-teller and inspirational teacher, Benji has an unusual ability to put people at ease and create a personal connection with young men and women, no matter what their Jewish background, often leaving a lasting effect on program participants and audiences with whom he comes into contact. Benji wrote and performs in a one-man play, The Four Faces of Israel which inspires, educates and motivates audiences all around the world. More details can be found on this site under "programs".  Benji has been with Gesher since 1978.

Yoni hails from Detroit, Michigan and made aliyah in 2009 with his wife and young family.  He brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to his role of Director of Resource and Program Development.  Yoni has run summer camps in the Former Soviet Union, served as the first full time Jewish Chaplain at Oxford University, was the first CEO for University Jewish Chaplaincy in the UK, and has been involved in social welfare projects across the world. With a Bachelors degree in History and Rabbinic Ordination from Yeshiva University, he has a love for learning and teaching and is passionate about Gesher's mission.  Yoni joined us in 2011.

Shira has a Bachelors degree in Jewish History and a Masters Degree in Non-profit and Social Organization Management from the Hebrew University. She also has a teaching certificate. She manages and develops special projects of Gesher, and is also a group facilitator. Shira has been working at Gesher since 2002.

Gome has a Bachelors degree in International Relations and Communication from the Hebrew University.    He is currently studying for a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership and Management at the University of Tel Aviv.  Gome joined Gesher in 2006.