JJ is responsible for Gesher’s International efforts both as they relate to Resource Development as well as leading delegations of Israeli influencers as they experience and engage with Jews around the world. JJ joined Gesher after having worked in Israel’s High-Tech sector for the previous eighteen years at leading firms including SanDisk, Jerusalem Global and Israel Seed Partners. JJ has always been involved in projects to help the Jewish people including leading the efforts to start a new school in Modiin and raising the funds to a build a new shul there as well.  Prior to becoming the International Director for Gesher, JJ was the International Director for Unity Day during its first year. Having made aliyah from New York 20+ years ago, JJ now lives in Modiin together with his wife and six children.