Mischa
Hey, I'm Mischa the new movement worker for 5787! I am from Bristol originally and grew up going to Bristol and West progressive Synagogue. I joined LJY at 8 years old on a synagogue sleepover weekend and I've been to as many events as I could ever since, including, Kinus, Shamayim, Veidah, Israel tour and Shnat the LJY gap year in Israel. LJY has filled my life with an incredible sense of community, spirituality and belonging. I can't wait for the year ahead and to bring these experiences to the next generation of LJY nicks.
Mischa@ljy-netzer.org
Liv
Heyyy I'm Liv! I'm so excited to be working for LJY for 5787! I went on my first LJY weekend when I was 8 and then my first Kadimah (summer camp) when I was 10 and have dedicated my summers to LJY ever since. I have loved all of my experiences on LJY as Madrachim, Rosh, Kayitz leader, Lifeguard, Medic, Key Worker and a general LJY stan through the years! I'm so excited for this year to be full of LJY and can't wait to see and further bond with LJY-niks (new and familiar) throughout the year!
Olivia@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
