Rabbi Elie Weinstock

Rabbi Elie Weinstock is Senior Rabbi of the Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach on Long Island. Previously, he was Rabbi of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun (KJ) on the Upper East Side of Manhattan for 17 years and a member of the Judaic Studies faculty at the Ramaz School. A graduate of Yeshiva University, he received his Rabbinic ordination from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary and a master’s degree in Jewish philosophy from the Bernard Revel Graduate school.

Rabbi Weinstock serves as Nassau County Police Department Chaplain and spiritual advisor to its Shomrim Society. He is a Senior Rabbinic Fellow of the Shalom Hartman Institute, having completed its three-year Rabbinic Leadership Initiative. Active in AIPAC and UJA-Federation of New York, where he was an inaugural participant in its Rabbinic Fellowship for Visionary Leaders, he is Immediate Past President and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the New York Board of Rabbis.

Rabbi Weinstock is married to Dr. Naama Weinstock, a dentist practicing in NYC. They are the proud parents of Meira, Yona, Aviva, and Yakira.

September 16, 2025

Rabbi Yitz Novak

Rabbi Yitz Novak has been involved with AIPAC for more than ten years, initially as a lay activist, and currently, as AIPAC Northeast Synagogue Initiative Director working with leading pulpit rabbis and synagogues to grow, engage, and mobilize pro-Israel activism in the American Jewish community. In this role, Yitz has engaged with Senior Administration officials, members of Congress, decision-makers, and thought-leaders impacting the U.S.-Israel relationship. He has tremendous expertise on current affairs in the Middle East, the composition of Congress, and the relationship between American and Israeli Jewry. Yitz resides in Bergenfield, New Jersey with his family.

January 24, 2020

Rabbi Philip Moskowitz

Rabbi Philip Moskowitz serves as Associate Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue (BRS), where he helps lead a rapidly growing congregation of over 850 families including over 1,000 children. His warm personality and dynamic, positive spirit make people of all backgrounds and ages feel a part of the BRS community. Rabbi Moskowitz officiates at life cycle events, provides pastoral counseling, and serves as halachic advisor and close confidante to hundreds of members. Beyond the engaging and relevant Shabbat morning sermons, delivered to multiple, diverse minyanim, and the numerous regular classes and shiurim in the Shul, Rabbi Moskowitz regularly teaches Torah in private homes, local day schools, and the community at large.

September 16, 2025

Ambassador Gilad Erdan

As global president of Magen David Adom, Ambassador Gilad Erdan represents MDA on the international stage and advocates on its behalf at global forums and events.

He assumed his new role in September 2024, shortly after completing a four-year tenure as Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, where he was recognized as an impassioned defender of Israel.

Ambassador Erdan previously served as a member of Knesset for 17 years from 2003 to 2020. During this time, he was a senior minister for 11 years in several ministries in Israel’s Government including Public Security, Telecommunications, Interior, Homefront Defense, Environmental Protection, as well as a member of Israel’s Security Cabinet, leading many important reforms in all roles.

Ambassador Erdan has long been an advocate for Israel and the Jewish people. During his tenure at the UN, he was also elected to serve as the vice president of the General Assembly, and from January until November 2021 served as Israel’s ambassador to the United States.

After the Hamas attacks of October 7, he emerged as one of the strongest voices for the victims of terror and the right of Israel to defend itself.

Ambassador Erdan is a native of Ashkelon. He is married and the father of four children.

January 7, 2026

Natasha Hausdorff

Natasha Hausdorff is a Barrister and expert commentator on international law, including the law of armed conflict, foreign affairs and national security policy. She is a sought-after keynote speaker on lawfare and the weaponization of international law against Israel. She regularly briefs politicians and international organisations and has spoken at Parliaments across Europe and at the United Nations. Natasha is a frequent contributor on legal matters for international media, including the BBC, Sky News, CNN, GB News, Talk TV and Fox and has written for publications including the Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph, The Times, The Mail and Law Society Gazette. She holds law degrees from Oxford and Tel Aviv Universities and was a Fellow in the National Security Law Programme at Columbia Law School in New York. Natasha previously worked for American law firm Skadden Arps, in London and Brussels, and clerked for the President of the Israeli Supreme Court, Chief Justice Miriam Naor, in Jerusalem. She serves as legal director of UK Lawyers for Israel Charitable Trust.

June 11, 2025

Nadav Ayal

Nadav Eyal is one of Israel’s most prominent journalists and a winner of the Sokolov Award—Israel’s equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize. He writes columns for Yediot Achronot and Ynet, Israel’s most widely circulated newspaper and news website, respectively. He also serves as a senior commentator for Channel 12, one of Israel’s two commercial channels.

Since 2021, Eyal has served as the chairman of the Movement for Freedom of Information, a highly regarded NGO in Israel dedicated to promoting transparency and accountability, aiming to foster a more open, democratic, and accountable society.

Beginning on October 7, 2023, he has focused his work on stories and analyses related to the Hamas attack and the subsequent war in Gaza and the northern border of Israel, including reporting multiple times from the field and writing the accounts of victims.

Eyal authored the bestseller “REVOLT, the Worldwide Uprising Against Globalization,” which was published in 2021 by Ecco HarperCollins (USA) and Picador (UK), and has been translated into multiple languages.

Throughout his journalistic career, Eyal has extensively covered Middle East affairs, Israel’s role in a globalized world, and Washington-Jerusalem relations. His writings have appeared occasionally in Haaretz, the Daily Telegraph, Der Spiegel, The Washington Post, and The Daily Beast. He has held senior positions in major Israeli media groups, interviewed four Israeli prime ministers, and foreign heads of state.

He earned an MSc in Global Politics from the London School of Economics and Political Science (with merit) as a Chevening Scholar and an LL.B. from Hebrew University (magna cum laude). In 2015, he received the B’nai B’rith World Center Award for Journalism in recognition of his “excellence in Diaspora reportage.” Eyal is married to Tamar Ish Shalom, a chief anchor for Channel 13 TV in Israel, and they have three children.

September 16, 2025

Tal Becker

Dr. Tal Becker is Vice President of the Hartman Institute in Jerusalem and recently completed his service as the Legal Adviser of Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Dr. Becker represented Israel before the International Court of Justice in the Hague and is a veteran member of successive Israeli peace negotiation teams, including playing an instrumental role in negotiating and drafting the historic peace and normalization agreements (the “Abraham Accords”) between Israel and the UAE, Bahrain and Morocco. Dr. Becker has decades of experience on the front lines of many of Israel’s most pressing diplomatic, legal and policy challenges and has worked as a key behind the scenes representative for Israel in a wide variety of contexts. He previously served as counsel to Israel’s UN Mission in New York, as a senior policy advisor to Israel’s Foreign Minister, and as an international law expert for the IDF. In his work at the Hartman Institute, Dr. Becker leads educational initiatives about Israel and the Jewish world. He earned his doctorate from Columbia University in New York, and is the recipient of numerous scholarly awards, including the Rabin Peace Prize, and the Guggenheim Prize for best international law book for his book “Terrorism and the State”. Dr. Becker lives in Jerusalem with his wife, Rebecca, and has six children.

January 3, 2024

Ariella Noveck

Ariella Noveck is a Broadcast Journalist, Media Contributor, and Co-Founder of the nonprofit BottomLineMedia.org and Shield Communications PR, leading efforts to ensure media accuracy and integrity. She views every misleading headline as an opportunity to educate, and correct for the record. With over a decade of experience in broadcast news, public affairs, and nonprofit communications, Ariella collaborates with top outlets like CNN, Bloomberg News, CNBC, ABC, FOX, MSNBC, and CBS News. She’s earned a reputation for clarity, integrity, and a commitment to truth in journalism. As an expert in political communications, Ariella focuses on combating antisemitism, media bias, and misinformation. Through Shield Communications PR, she trains young leaders and executives to confidently engage with the press and tackle these challenges. At BottomLine Media, she co-launched the first “Birthright” experience for journalists in Israel, promoting informed reporting. She also develops AI tools to help journalists combat misinformation and verify facts. Ariella believes informed journalism drives social change and leads critical conversations on antisemitism, misinformation, and media integrity, challenging audiences to think critically and act with purpose. Ariella is a passionate Zionist who resides with her family in northern New Jersey.

November 20, 2024

Allison Chlimper

Allison Chlimper, owner of Barrel wine and Cheese, is a level 2 sommelier with over 24 years of experience in the food and wine industry. Originally from Central Florida she was not brought up in the Kosher world, which allowed her to gain most of her experience in the non-kosher food and wine industry. She was able to learn the wine craft from world renowned elite sommeliers. After becoming kosher she was able to use this knowledge and apply it to the kosher wine world. Fulfilling her lifelong dream of opening a kosher restaurant which is also the first kosher wine bar of its kind in the US! Allison has a strong passion not only for wine, but also for people, she truly cares about each individual’s palette and strives to find the right wine for each person no matter their level or knowledge of wine.

September 18, 2025

Naomi Glustein

My name is Naomi Glustein and I am SO excited to be running the PGA Day Camp!! My husband Zvi, and my children Ilan, Sari, Lior and Judah, can’t wait for the adventures and endless fun that this Pesach has in store! I have been spending the past 18 summers at sleepaway camp and day camp in different roles: counselor, division head, camp mother, and assistant director. During the year, I can be found teaching at a private Jewish preschool in Toronto where I am the head teacher, and have worked with hundreds of incredible parents and amazing children! I am always planning, and looking for, new and creative activities to bring to my classroom and can’t wait to bring some of these ideas to PGA!

November 6, 2024

Dr. Jared Friedman

Dr. Jared Friedman (Dr. Jared) and his nearly two decades worth of medical knowledge, expertise, and skills will serve as the 2026 PGA Pesach Program Physician-in-Residence.

Being Pediatric, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, and Pediatric ER Trauma trained, Dr. Jared is also a High-End, Membership-Only Concierge Physician in Miami/South Florida.

December 10, 2025

Dovi Neuburger

Dovi Neuburger is a New York based stand-up comedian and a rising star in the Jewish comedy world. He regularly opens for Elon Gold’s theater dates, performing for sold-out audiences nationwide, and has built a growing digital following of over 65,000 on Instagram.

Drawing heavily from his Jewish upbringing, Dovi mines humor from family expectations, tradition vs. modern life, guilt (so much guilt), faith, dating, and the uniquely Jewish ability to turn anxiety into a personality trait. His comedy blends sharp observations with personal storytelling, balancing warmth and edge in a way that feels both familiar and refreshingly honest. Thoughtful, bold, and unapologetically Jewish, Dovi Neuburger delivers stand-up that proves one thing: laughter is a mitzvah-and he takes that very seriously.

September 11, 2026

Tal Vaknin

Tal Vaknin is an internationally acclaimed singer and composer of Jewish pop and soul music. Tal is known for his amazing vocal abilities and his success among all different streams of Jewish audiences both in Israel and abroad. Born in Jerusalem, and son of a musical cantorial parent, Tal was discovered at an early age as a musical prodigy child. Tal continued to wow audiences in concerts up until he joined the IDF. During his service in the IDF he performed in the Israeli Army band at bases all around the country.

Following the Army, Tal began performing his own unique Jewish hits. He quickly became a sought-after singer and began to perform in concerts and festivals for Chabad Israel and in communities all over the USA and Europe. Tal performed with famous opera singer Andreas Bocelli.

At the beginning of the Iron Swords War, Tal enlisted to establish a special unit in his area of ​​residence and at the same time handled the donations of tactical equipment to two thousand soldiers in the various sectors every night since the beginning of the war. At the same time as his military service, Tal travels between Israel Defense Forces bases and performs for the soldiers. Tal is loved by his many fans.

February 21, 2024

Robert Channing

For over 40 years, Robert Channing, known as “The Mentalist,” has captivated audiences worldwide with his masterful blend of mentalism and mind-reading. His extraordinary ability to read thoughts and predict actions redefines interactive entertainment, creating experiences that must be seen to be believed.

As the **”Speed Painter of the Stars,”** Robert complements his mentalism skills by creating breathtaking masterpieces in as little as **90 seconds**. This talent has been showcased on **“America’s Got Talent”** and at corporate events around the globe.

**Meet the Mind Behind the Impossible:** Robert seamlessly integrates **humor, mind games, and audience predictions** into his performances, often executing blindfolded demonstrations that leave spectators in **AWE**. His impressive client list includes politicians, professional athletes, A-list celebrities, and Fortune 500 companies. A standout feature of his shows is the **customized speed painting**, where he crafts personalized artworks for special guests and VIPs, ensuring each event is unforgettable. Audiences will be amazed and wowed by the unique experience he delivers.

September 24, 2026

Ryan Quinn

Ryan Quinn is a singer and musician from Central NY most known for his four-chair-turning performance on Season 10 of NBC’s “The Voice.” While on “The Voice,” he was able to work with Adam Levine, Tori Kelly, Miley Cyrus, and Christina Aguilera, and advanced to the “Live Playoffs.” Since then, Ryan has had the pleasure of performing, touring, recording, and collaborating with some amazing acts, including: Postmodern Jukebox, Aubrey Logan, Loren Gold of “The Who,” Canadian pop artist Jocelyn Alice, and jazz legend Scott Kinsey. In November 2024, Ryan released a new musical project with bass virtuoso Hadrien Feraud called “June 32nd.” Having been influenced by multiple genres and as a multi-instrumentalist, Ryan has managed to combine elements of rock, pop, folk, soul, and jazz into a unique style of his own.

October 29, 2025