Rabbi Noam Friedman
Rabbi Noam Friedman is thrilled to be in his third year working with the JLIC Mizrachi Herzliya community. He made aliyah in August 2022 with his wife, Shiffy, and their three children. Prior to that, he spent eight years as the Director of JLIC at Columbia University/Barnard College, where he supported hundreds of students in building and sustaining a vibrant Jewish life on campus. He is excited to be working with the incredible JLIC Mizrachi Herzliya community members and professional team to support and grow all aspects of our communal operations and programming.
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Meet the Menoras
Rabbi Ben and Ellie Menora recently joined the JLIC Mizrachi Herzliya team as Co-Directors. Previously, they had been Co-Directors of JLIC at Binghamton since 2021. They live in Herzliya with their children Maayan, Hodaya Malka, Moshe, Ayelet Rachel and Adi Rivka.
Rav Ben made Aliya as a kid from Chicago, IL. He served 3 years in IDF’s Golani brigade, learned in Yeshivat Kerem B’Yavneh (KBY) both before and after his army service, then earned an LL.B. at Bar-Ilan University, splitting his time between the law library and the BIU Kollel. After 2 years at a corporate law firm, Ben joined the Kollel at Yeshivat Har Etzion (Gush) studied education at Herzog College, and taught 7th grade boys for a stint. When he can find the time, Ben enjoys a good run, jam session, any kind of puzzle, and a good schmooze.
Ellie made Aliya from London with her parents and five siblings. She started training in gymnastics and swimming at the age of 5 and is a certified instructor in both. Ellie studied at Midreshet Tehillah, earned her BSN at Machon Tal in Jerusalem, and is a trained kallah teacher. Before moving to Binghamton, Ellie was an ER nurse in Shaare Zedek hospital and volunteered as a medic for Magen David Adom. Ellie thoroughly enjoys hiking, running, swimming and a good cup of coffee.
Rabbi Ben Menora and Ellie Menora
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Meet the Rosenthals
Rabbi Shmuel and Miriam Rosenthal are both originally from New York. They have been living in Israel since 2021. Rav Shmuel is involved in many aspects of the of community life such as learning, Shabbat life, and relationship-building and plays an important role in broadening JLIC Mizrachi’s reach on the RU campus. Miriam enjoys hosting community members on Shabbat and introducing everyone to the Rosenthal’s daughter, Rena!
Rabbi Shmuel Rosenthal and Miriam Rosenthal
To speak with Rabbi Shmuel Rosenthal please contact him at: rosenthals@ou.org