From Small Town to Big Impact
How does growing up in a small Jewish community prepare you for a future of building more inclusive ones? In this episode of the Oh, You? podcast, our EVP and COO, Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph, sits down with Sima Kelner, director of Yachad Israel, to reflect on her small-town roots, her early involvement in NCSY, and how making Aliyah brought her back to Yachad. Together, they discuss expanding Yachad Israel’s impact, the strength of working alongside the OU in Israel’s broader network, and navigating the challenges of adjusting to life in Israel in the aftermath of October 7.