Meet the staff
The rabbis, teachers, and advisors who guide International Program students in Torah and academics.
Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon
Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon studied at Yeshivat Har Etzion, served in the IDF's Armored Corps through the Hesder program, and earned a B.Ed. from Herzog College. Today, he serves as Rosh Yeshiva of JCT, Chief Rabbi of Gush Etzion, and Rabbi of Alon Shvut South, while also leading Sulamot and developing innovative approaches that make Halacha accessible and relevant to contemporary Jewish life. Rav Rimon lives in Alon Shvut with his wife and family.
Rabbi Shalom Rosner
Before making Aliyah, Rabbi Shalom Rosner earned degrees from Yeshiva University and the Azrieli School, received rabbinical ordination from REITS, served as a Maggid Shiur at Yeshiva University and Rabbi of Congregation Bais Ephraim Yitzchok, and later taught at Yeshivat Reishit and Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh. Today, he serves as the Rav of the Nofei HaShemesh community in Beit Shemesh and as Rosh Beit Midrash of JCT's International Program, while his widely followed Torah shiurim reach thousands of students worldwide online. Rabbi Rosner is married to Dr. Rabbanit Tamar Rosner, a pediatrician, and live in Beit Shemesh with their family.
Rabbi Shlomo Anapolle
Before making Aliyah, Rabbi Shlomo Anapolle earned degrees from Yeshiva University and the Azrieli School, received rabbinical ordination from REITS, completed an MBA in Nonprofit Management, and worked in Jewish education in the United States. After making Aliyah, he took over JCT's International Program, where he is passionate about helping Jews come home to Israel and build their futures here. Rabbi Anapolle lives in Israel with his wife, Adi, and their family.
Dr. Mimi Fuchs
Before making Aliyah, Mimi Fuchs spent more than 13 years teaching Tanach and serving in educational programming roles at high schools across North America, inspiring students to engage deeply with Torah. Today, she serves as the Mashgicha Ruchanit of Machon Tal's English Speakers Program, helping students discover the beauty, brilliance, and enduring wisdom of Torah in Eretz Yisrael. Mimi lives in Ramat Beit Shemesh with her husband, Corey, and their family.
Talya Piha
Talya serves as Program Coordinator for JCT's International Program, supporting students and staff across both campuses.
Yehudah Benklifa
Before making Aliyah three years ago, Yehuda Benklifa earned a B.A. in Psychology from Yeshiva University and completed post-baccalaureate pre-med coursework at Brooklyn College. Today, he serves as the Men's Recruiting and Campus Coordinator for Machon Lev's English-speaking program. Yehuda lives in Har Nof with his wife Rivka, and son.
Gabriella Feldman
Gabriella Feldman earned a B.A. in Logistics Management and Economics from Bar-Ilan University and went on to work at Midreshet Lindenbaum and World Bnei Akiva. Today, she serves as the Campus Coordinator at Machon Tal's women's campus and lives in Arnona with her husband and son.
Ariella Shloush
Ariella Shloush has extensive experience building relationships with prospective students, seminaries, and high schools and guiding students throughout the admissions process. Today, she serves as the Recruitment Coordinator for JCT's International Program at Machon Tal, helping students discover its academic opportunities, supportive environment, and vibrant community as they pursue their studies in Israel.
Dr. Daniella Shnaps
Dr. Daniella Shnaps has been a faculty member in the Mathematics Department at the Jerusalem College of Technology since 2005. Today, she also serves as the Academic Dean of JCT's English-Speaking Program, helping oversee its academic direction and support student success.
Esti Schweitzer
Esti Schweitzer brings experience in social media marketing, communications, and student engagement. Today, she serves as the Head of Marketing for JCT's English Speakers Program, where she is passionate about connecting prospective students with the academic opportunities, supportive environment, and vibrant community that the program has to offer.