Dr. David Breakstone is a member of the Executives of the Jewish Agency and the World Zionist Organization, where he also heads the Department for Zionist Activities. Prior to assuming these positions in the fall of 2000, Dr. Breakstone served as Director of Ramah Programs in Israel, Director of Hebrew University's Pedagogic Center for Jewish Education, and Assistant Dean and Director of Education at the Masorti Movement's Seminary of Jewish Studies (now The Schechter Institute). He has published numerous articles, books, and curricula on Jewish education, the teaching of Israel, Conservative Judaism, Israel-Diaspora relations, and Zionism. He earned his doctorate at Hebrew University in the Institute of Contemporary Jewry, specializing in the Teaching of Israel. He moved from the United States to Israel in 1974, is the father of 3 children, and lives with his wife in Jerusalem.
Rachel Neiman is an experienced writer / editor, journalist and translator, currently on the staff of Israel 21C. She's a member of the running and drinking disorganization the Holyland Hash House Harriers.
David Breakstone, veteran Israel educator and member of the Zionist Executive, will be delving into The Jerusalem Program, probing the essence of Zionism today.
Barry Leff, business entrepreneur, rabbi, and recent arrival in Israel will be reflecting on the Jewish state he is discovering as a new immigrant, 60 years after independence.
Gil Troy, Professor of History at McGill University and author of “Why I Am a Zionist,” will be reflecting on the contemporary significance of Israel and Zionism.
Neal Lazarus, internationally acclaimed expert in Israel advocacy and Director of 
David Brinn, Editorial Director of 
