The Movement Workers
Jess
Hi! I'm Jess and I'm in my second year of Movement Work for 5785/86!I grew up going to the Liberal Jewish Synagogue and went on my first LJY event when I was 12. I have loved LJY ever since; first as a chanicha (participant) and later as a leader (madricha). Before becoming a movement worker I led on lots of different events including Israel Tour in 2023 which was an incredible experience. I am so proud to be working for LJY-Nezter and I can't wait for another year of working for such an amazing movement and community!
This year I'm responsible for: Plaganim Sleepover, Bog Tour, Shamayim & Kadimah, Tour Taster Weekend, Jewish Festivals, Shira (singing), and more!
jess@ljy-netzer.org
Saskia
Hi, I'm Saskia (Sas) the new Movement Worker for 5786. I am from Bristol and grew up going to Bristol and West Progressive. LJY came and ran a sleepover at my synagogue when I was 10 years old and I've been hooked since, attending every Kadimah, Shamayim, Veidah and even an LJY gap year on Shnat. LJY has enriched my life in more ways than I'll ever comprehend, and I'm so excited to be part of creating experiences that will inspire and enrich young people the way LJY did for me.
My responsibilities include: Shnat, Hadracha, Kinus and Social Action
saskia@ljy-netzer.org
Tali
Hey, I'm Tali, and I'm one of the LJY movement workers for 5785/86! I'm from Birmingham and grew up going to Birmingham Progressive Synagogue. I went on my first LJY event at 8 years old and have only become more of a keeno over the last 14 years, participating in camps, tours and Shnat gap year. I have loved being a madricha for lots of camps and events as well as Israel tour. I am so excited for a jam packed second movement work year and all the magic that comes with it.
This year I am responsible for Community outreach, Social media, Veidah, February Sleepover and Netivim (Israel Tour) among other things!
tali@ljy-netzer.org
The Senior Support Team
Becca - Youth Director
Becca started her Netzer journey in 1988 joining on camp when she was 9! After going the whole way through the Netzer journey, including Shnat Netzer and two years movement work, she did a degree in Youth and Community work and has been working as a professional Youth Worker ever since. She's loved coming back to her 'Netzer roots' over the past ten years and helping a new generation make the most incredible community.
becca@progressivejudaism.org.uk
Jess - Youth Events Manager
Jess started her Netzer journey in 2014 joining LJY-Netzer Israel Tour! After going the whole way through the LJY-Netzer journey, including Shnat Netzer and three years movement work, she joined RSY-Netzer and has been in the management team for both LJY-Netzer and RSY-Netzer ever since. In her personal life, she is an avid dancer, gamer, snowboarder and crafter.
jessM@progressivejudaism.org.uk
Nadia - Wellbeing & Inclusion Officer
Nadia grew up attending RSY and Noam as a chanichol, before going on to complete leadership training and serve as a madrichol. Raised within Finchley Reform Synagogue, she has long been rooted in Progressive Jewish community life.
Now serving as LJY’s Wellbeing and Inclusion Officer, Nadia works closely with families and teams to ensure events are supportive, accessible and positive for all participants. Please do get in touch if your child has inclusion needs or if you would like clarity around how LJY events can best support them.
Here’s to 5786 — and to a caring, inclusive and vibrant LJY community.
nadiaA@progressivejudaism.org.uk
Emma - Community Youth and Education Lead
Emma is a lifelong member of Netzer, having attended summer camps from the age of seven through to the gap year program, Shnat Netzer. She taught for many years at her local cheder and continues to serve her community by providing regular music for Friday night services. Emma is thrilled to be joining Progressive Judaism at such an exciting time and is eager to connect with progressive communities across the movement
emmaR@progressivejudaism.org
