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Russel Neiss

Equally fluent in Yiddish and Javascript, Russel is a Jewish educator who builds critically acclaimed educational apps used by thousands each day. His work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Guardian, Ha'aretz and other media outlets He currently serves as a Senior Product Engineer at Sefaria.

Neil Nerva

A social worker by training, Neil is a Labour Councillor in Brent. He is Cabinet lead for Public Health Culture and Leisure, Chair of Brent Health and Wellbeing Board, Vice Chair of Local Government Information Unit, member in the London Jewish Health Partnership, Chair of London branch of the Jewish Labour Movement, a member of Belsize Square Synagogue and the Makor Hayim community.

David Newman

David, originally from the UK, is professor of Geopolitics at Ben-Gurion University in Israel. In addition to his work on Israeli politics and borders, he is also interested in Anglo-Jewish history and its synagogues. In 2013 he was awarded the OBE for promoting scientific cooperation between Israel and the UK.

Michael Newman

A grandson of a Holocaust refugee, Michael Newman OBE is chief executive of The Association of Jewish Refugees which represents and supports Holocaust refugees and survivors nationwide. Among his other duties, Michael is a member of the UK delegation to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance and a Board member of the Claims Conference.

Jacqueline Nicholls

Visual artist and Jewish educator, Jacqueline's art engages with traditional Jewish texts in untraditional ways. Recent projects include drawing the Talmud ('Draw Yomi'), interpreting the Megillah ('Deck of Esther'), and digital animations that turn prayers into questions. Jacqueline also works at JW3 as part of the Arts & Culture team.

Hillel Norry

Not every rabbi can break boards with their bare hands, or hit the bullseye at 25 yards. But Hillel is not your typical rabbi. A Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, certified firearms instructor, and congregational rabbi, Hillel brings spiritual arts and martial arts together. He is widely recognized as a scholar and dynamic leader and speaker.