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World Council

WORLD COUNCIL

The World Bnei Akiva World Council was established in 2015 as part of a renewal process of the governance of our movement. In order to deepen our connection with the Bnei Akiva branches around the world we created a World Council made up of representatives from our snifim which serves as our highest decision-making body.

The council consists of 16 members who have significant experience and knowledge of the world of Bnei Akiva, such as former Shlichim and Mazkirim. The council has representatives from each major region or country; Europe, UK, France, South America, North America, Australia and South Africa; and are chosen by the organizations they represent.

 

The World Council works on determining policy for the movement, approving the annual budget, and raising funds. It meets every few months for a conference call and twice a year for a face-to-face meeting.

 

As part of World Bnei Akiva's renewal, the World Council has focused on a number of core projects since its inception, and continues to do so with firm resolve for the decade ahead.

WORLD COUNCIL MEMBERS

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Dov Meyer

Based in Canada

Co-Chairman; Canada rep

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Yohanna Arbib Perugia

Based in Israel

Europe representative

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Benji Jotkowitz

Based in Australia

Australia & New Zealand rep

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Rav Doron Perez

Based in Israel

World Mizrachi rep

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Michael Silver

Based in Israel

Co-Chairman

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Robert Ejnes

Based in France

France representative

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Leo Korman

Based in USA

North America rep

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Mark Schneider

Based in Israel

Without portfolio

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Sarena Koschitzky

Based in Canada

Honorary President

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Nathan Feldman

Based in Mexico

Latin America rep

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Jeremy Kurnedz

Based in Israel

Former Shaliach rep

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Ze’ev Schwartz

Based in Israel

Without portfolio

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Roi Abecassis

Based in Israel

Former Mazkal

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Rob Fihrer

Based in South Africa

South Africa rep

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Rabbi Benji Levy

Based in Israel

Without portfolio

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Ilana Kadim

Based in Israel

CFO

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Gael Grunewald

Based in Israel

Fmr Mazkal

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Sean Melnick

Based in England

UK representative

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