Jonathan Kadoch is a graduate of the University of Maryland and an online advertising professional living in Manhattan. As a New York-based representative of Doreinu, he led the Alliance for New Zionist Vision’s American delegation at the 37th World Zionist Congress (where he personally spearheaded efforts to push forward a resolution declaring the Jewish people indigenous to the Land of Israel).

Zachary Kogan came to the United States as a refugee from the USSR and grew up on Boston’s North Shore. The great grandson of Rabbi Morduch HaKohen of Dubrovno, he grew up in the Hashomer Hatzair youth movement. A former competitive skier and an avid musician, Zachary holds a degree in Global Business Science, Fine Arts & Humanities. He currently lives in Brookline, MA and is the Program Officer for Strategic Israel Engagement at Combined Jewish Philanthropies.

Michael Shepsis is a practicing attorney, having graduated from Northeastern University School of Law in 2009. He is a long time resident of the Boston area and is active in the local Jewish community. Seeking to bring an awareness of Jewish history and identity to young adults, Michael has helped found the Boston chapter of the Doreinu movement to provide fresh Jewish programming focused on identity politics and national consciousness.