Married to Nitzan and mother of 3, Shimrit lives in Pardes-Hanna Karkur. After being a summer Shlicha in Richmond, VA, more than 20 years ago, Shimrit returned to P2G as Programs Coordinator and quicly felt home with friends and family in Israel and in our Jewish communities. Most of the time you can find her hiking or going down from cliffs.
Meet The Team
Jessica Cohen Banish
P2G SE Coordinator
Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville
Jessica began her career as an on-air personality before transitioning into promotions and marketing in radio in Jacksonville, FL, and Nashville, TN. She later expanded her marketing experience at an agency, working with a diverse range of clients, followed by a corporate marketing role at Whole Foods Market. In 2018, Jessica discovered her passion for Jewish community-focused marketing when she became the Marketing Director for the Jewish Federation of Greater Nashville. There, she was introduced to the Partnership2Gether program, which had a profound personal impact. After co-leading a women’s mission trip to Israel, spending time in the Hadera-Eiron region, and hosting an Israeli teen in her home, Jessica’s passion for the program deepened even further.
Jessica lives in Nashville, TN with her husband and two daughters. She is active in the local Jewish community and enjoys baking, reading, traveling, live music, crafting, and spending time with friends and family.
Joelle Simon
Director of Community Engagement
Charleston Jewish Federation
Joelle lives in Charleston, SC, and she loves to cook and explore new places to eat while traveling! She is excited to be part of the P2G partnership and is eager to help strengthen the connection between the Charleston community and Israel. With a passion for learning about different cultures, Joelle looks forward to contributing to this meaningful collaboration and fostering deeper connections
Shimrit Orgal
Partnership Director
P2G Hadera-Eiron
Married to Nitzan and mother of 3, Shimrit lives in Pardes-Hanna Karkur. After being a summer Shlicha in Richmond, VA, more than 20 years ago, Shimrit returned to P2G as Programs Coordinator and quicly felt home with friends and family in Israel and in our Jewish communities. In her spare time Shimrit volunteers in an organization for disabled IDF veterans and children with special needs. Most of the time you can find her hiking or canyoning with her family.
Shuli Mittelberg - Hasheli
Coordinator
P2G Hadera-Eiron
Shuli resides in Pardes Chana Karkur and is happily married with two children. Around two decades ago, she embarked on a meaningful journey as a summer Shlicha, participating in Jewish communities in the US, Australia and New Zealand.
In her professional life, Shuli has made significant contributions as the Head of the Drama Department at Pardes Hanna Haklai High School. Beyond her work commitments, Shuli passionately dedicates her free time to teaching reading to elementary-aged children. She is also a talented singer-songwriter, and you can listen to her music by clicking here.
Ravid Fleisher
Coordinator
P2G Hadera-Eiron
Ravid calls Pardes-Hanna Karkur home and thrives in the vibrant community that revolves around music, spirituality, and cherished friendships. Her journey with us marks an exciting career transition, having previously been immersed in real estate law and mediation.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Ravid is a musician, accomplished songwriter, and a passionate music teacher. Her commitment to both her artistic pursuits and active engagement within the community is truly inspiring.
Victoria Grande
Operations Coordinator
P2G Hadera-Eiron
Victoria lives in Tzur Yitzhak, married to Michael and a mother of 2 girls. Started her path at the Jewish Agency in 2009 as a Coordinator at the "Youth Futures" program. Joined the Partnerships' family at 2018 and discovered a wonderful new world of people-to-people connections across the sea. When she is not doing her magic at the P2G, Victoria is a Judaica artist, designing and creating at her home based studio
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Jill Metlin
Israel and Overseas Coordinator
Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida
Jill Metlin comes to us with an extensive background in health and social services. Jill is a long-time volunteer in several Jewish communities and has been to Israel five times. On her many missions to Israel, Jill has fallen in love with the country and is excited to continue to build living bridges between Jacksonville and Eretz Yisrael.
Jill’s professional background is health and social services management. Her volunteer work has included Young Leadership Division in South Florida, and in Jacksonville, Jill has been on the board of the LJD Jewish Family & Community Services, Temple Ahavath Chesed and the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida. Additionally, she chaired this Jewish Federation’s Healers Society for four years.
Jill has been married to Paul for almost 20 years and has two adult stepsons and five grandchildren.
Nichol Walters
Outreach and Engagement Manager
Greensboro Jewish Federation
Nichol has spent more than a decade building communities and working in the local non-profit sector, particularly with those affected by homelessness and substance use disorders.
she also owns and operates a small non-profit yoga studio called Ahava Collective that allows people access to mindfulness practices at little to no cost.
Nichol has an amazing daughter named Rachel, who is a fifth grader at B’nai Shalom, and she is currently majoring in Psychology.
Nichol deeply values honoring Jewish culture and values and bringing her passion for community growth and learning to this role.
Sara Rosenbaum
Director of Community Impact and Planning
Jewish Community Federation of Richmond
Sara is from Richmond, VA. She loves musical theater and spending time outdoors with friends.
Partnership means family to her: "even though we are on different sides of the world, we are all family with a same love of Israel and Jewish community".
Noah Goldman
Israel & Global Jewry Associate
Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte
The Jewish Federation touches more Jewish lives than any other organization on the planet. Being part of Federation means being part of a global network — part of a PEOPLE — that makes it possible to provide lifesaving humanitarian relief and sustain Jewish community for generations to come in greater Charlotte and around the world. Our extensive network and expertise allow us to mobilize instantaneously in times of crisis in ways no other organization can. No matter where your passions lie or where you are on your own Jewish journey, YOU can make an impact through the Jewish Federation.
Tereza Kotlarikova
Project Manager
Federation of Jewish Communities
in the Czech Republic
Tereza was born and raised in Czech Republic. She holds a nursing degree and worked in the medical and paramedic fields. Later on she coordinated various social projects. She is also an expat who lived in the Washington, D.C. area for 10 years. She is married and the mother of two children, Ester and Matyas.
She has worked at the Federation since 2018 however she has been volunteering in the Jewish community for many years.
P2G is for her to create sustainable and meaningful relationships with colleagues and friends, to create a triangle connecting American, Israeli and European Jewry.
Ann Treadwell
P2G Program Director
Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga
Ann lives on the edge of the Chattahoochee National Forest with her family, dogs and lots of woodland creatures. She is a sculptor by training, and use those skills to create environments for people, whether as art or as places for people to have conversations.
Partnership is an important way for her to build her relationship to Israel.
It’s all about the people.
