Meet the staff

Mira Regev

Program Director
 
Mira is originally from Jerusalem, but she's now a "Tel Avivi" through and through.  Already ordained as a Reform Rabbi, Mira is also studying for her doctorate in Kabbalah.  Mira also spent time in the U.S. studying at the University of Pennsylvania.
 
As Program Director, much of Mira's work happens behind the scenes dealing with the administration and financing of the program, but she'll still be around to see how things are going, as well as to lead study sessions and Kabbalot Shabbat. 
 
In addition to her work with Tikkun Olam, Mira teaches other groups in Bina and in other organizations.
Dan Herman

Program Coordinator - Community Service Track

Director of Marketing and Admissions
 
Born and raised in Milwaukee, WI, Dan studied received his BA in History, and Hebrew and Semitic Studies from the University of Wisconsin.  After graduation, Dan came on the Tikkun Olam program, and afterwards joined on to the staff.
 
As Director of Marketing and Admissions, Dan is hard at work year-round trying to raise the profile of the program and recruit new Tikkun Olam participants for future editions of the program.  From the moment you hear about the program until the moment you land in Israel, Dan is your contact person for all questions related to the Tikkun Olam program.
 
And for those who choose the Community Service track, Dan will continue to be your contact person throughout the duration of the program.  As your madrich (guide), he'll be around to help you make the most out of your experience in Tikkun Olam.
Avital Rozen

Program Coordinator - Coexistence Track

Education Coordinator
 
Hailing from the remote outpost of Kibbutz Ketura (near Eilat), Avital has turned city-dweller and now lives in Tel Aviv.  Avital studied Industrial Design at the Avni Institute in Jaffa, and has been a Jaffa tour guide at Mishkenot Ruth Daniel for several years. 
 
For those choosing the Coexistence Track, Avital will be your madricha (guide).  She'll be your go-to person during the program, and will work together with you to make sure your time in Israel is as productive and meaningful as possible.
 
As Education Coordinator, Avital is hard at work putting together engaging and enriching educational programming, from weekly classes to special day tours to monthly overnight trips.
 
Sivan Fridman

Volunteering Coordinator
 
Hailing from the small moshav of Hogla (it's kind of like a kibbutz but not as socialist), Sivan is currently studying for her Masters degree in Literature at Tel Aviv University.
 
As Volunteering Coordinator, Sivan will help you pick out your volunteering schedule, and then assist and guide you in your volunteering throughout the year.  She will also be giving instruction on how to be successful in your volunteering, including assistance in mentoring and in teaching English.
 
In addition to her work with Tikkun Olam, Sivan also oversees the volunteering placements for other groups in the Bina organization, and teaches at the Bina Secular Yeshiva.
Izhar Ben-Zaken

Logistical Coordinator
 
A graduate of a Bina Garin group (a group that combines volunteer work with regular army service), Izhar has come back into the Bina fold and is now in charge of taking care of all the technical issues that are involved in the day-to-day operation of the Tikkun Olam program.  Be it fixing things around the apartments, dealing with the landlord or reserving the campsite for the monthly trip, Izhar will be taking care of all the little things that make the program go as smoothly as possible.
 
When not fixing leaky faucets in the Tikkun Olam apartments, Izhar is studying interior design at the Holon Institute.

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