TLVI - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Associate / Artist, Painter, Graphic Designer Los Angeles, USA
Painter and Graphic Designer. Alex utilizes his skills to help the Jewish community undo harmful beliefs that have been internalized over years of poor representation. His mission is to tell the Jewish story honestly and empower the Jewish community to take command of our narrative through art.
Channeling influences of Bette Midler, Stevie Nicks, and Sia, Dayan is a prolific songwriter as well as an actress working with numerous producers in both fields in LA, London, and beyond.
Ben Rebuck is the face behind @bensvegankitchen, a popular Instagram page in which he shows people how to make simple plant-based meals. Ben also uses his platform to discuss issues around antisemitism as well as Israel and has taken great pride in becoming a spokesperson for the Jewish community.
Daniel Spaulding is an internationally touring stand-up comedian based in Europe. He has performed in over 45 countries worldwide and has appeared on numerous talk shows.
David Christopher Kaufman is a New York-based journalist. His work focuses on the intersections between politics, culture, media, and identity across the globe. Currently at the New York Post, he previously served as an editor at The New York Times and Global Digital Director at Architectural Digest, Kaufman regularly contributes to publications ranging from The Financial Times, The Guardian, and The Wall Street Journal, to Monocle, AirMail, The Telegraph, Tablet, and The Forward. Kaufman studied at Brandeis University and received a graduate degree in Journalism from New York University. He is co-author of the book "Pride: 50 Years of Parades and Protests."
Job Titles:
- Associate / Writer, Educator, and Content Creator Los Angeles, USA
Debbie Lechtman is a Jewish, Israeli, and Latina writer, educator, and content creator. She is a sitting board member at Indigenous Bridges, writes educational content and curriculums on Jewish history and identity for the Anti-Defamation League, Creative Community for Peace, Honest Reporting, and more, and works as a research assistant for a top Israeli journalist.
Dirk Levinsohn is a leader in strategic growth, innovation, and organizational development. With a career spanning industries and continents, he has driven impactful change at the intersection of business and social impact. He holds an extensive background in leadership and corporate strategy.
Job Titles:
- Founder and Principal Investigator of the Decoding Antisemitism
- Visiting Fellow
Dr. Matthias J. Becker is the founder and principal investigator of the Decoding Antisemitism research project. He is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Cambridge and a linguist specializing in pragmatics, cognitive linguistics, (critical) discourse analysis, and social media studies. His research focuses on prejudice and hate-related communication.
Job Titles:
- Historian and Co - Founder of the Tel Aviv Review
- Visiting Fellow
Dr. Olga Kirschbaum-Shirazki is a historian and co-founder of the Tel Aviv Review of Books. She has a PhD in modern European history from NYU. As a researcher and translator she has collaborated with numerous authors and organizations on the topics of Jewish history, inter-religious encounters and the universal in Judaism. She is also the co founder and editor of Tel Aviv Review of Books, an online review that presents the entire spectrum of views from and about Israeli culture, religion, and politics to an international audience.
Ron Katz is an authority on rhetoric, propaganda, and persuasion. His research and writing have appeared in books, academic journals, and periodical publications. He received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley.
actress • Los Angeles, USA
Emmanuelle Chriqui is a Canadian Jewish-American actress. She is known for playing Sloan McQuewick on HBO's Entourage, Claire Bonner in Snow Day, Dalia in You Don't Mess with the Zohan, Lorelei Martins on CBS's The Mentalist, and Lana Lang on The CW's Superman & Lois.
Ethan Zohn gives the word survivor a whole new meaning. Ethan is a former professional Jewish soccer player from Lexington MA, winner of the reality television show Survivor Africa, a two-time cancer crusher, sports broadcaster and TV personality, author and co-founder of Grassroot Soccer (GRS). GRS uses the power of soccer and the energy of youth to educate, inspire and mobilize communities to improve health. Over the last 20 years, Ethan has been an important force in driving the strategic direction of GRS and building partnerships that have helped to provide lifesaving education for more than 18 million young people in 60 countries. He has also been named a global ambassador for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, StandUp2Cancer and Cancer Buddy, and an international key note.
Eyal Booker's debut TV appearance was on ITV's Love Island in 2018. Eyal was a popular, dynamic and charismatic contestant on the well-loved show, and his presence really set him apart from the cast which has ensured his profile online and in mainstream media has gone from strength to strength. His esteemed modelling career kicked off at a young age, which has seen him feature in global fashion campaigns for the likes of Puma, Adidas, and Bed Head to name a few. Eyal thrives at the opportunity to create beautiful content alongside commercial & editorial partners, ensuring his work is authentic & engaging, always. Eyal has always strived to do his part for charity & community that are close to his heart. Some of these include: World Vision, Rays of Sunshine, Holocaust Educational Trust, March of the Living & the RSPCA to name a few.
You don't have to be a movie star walking the red carpet to benefit from a professional stylist: Hallie is a fashion stylist, styling real people for real life.
The New York Times described him as one of the most nuanced online commentators on Israel and Jewish people.
He is a globally recognized speaker, educator, author, and digital influencer. With an audience of over 650,000 followers across his social media platforms and content reaching more than 100 million users, Hen has become a trusted voice on Jewish issues, appearing as an expert in media across four continents, including outlets like BBC, CNN, The Washington Post, SkyNews, New York Times and more.
Jade Tailor is an American actress. She is known for her regular role as Kady in the Syfy television series The Magicians (2015-2020), and for starring in the 2018 film Higher Power.
Jen Cohn is a mom, wife, actress, voiceover for Pharah in Overwatch, performer, trend scout, fashion and branding consultant, copywriter, producer, and story editor. Besides Overwatch, she has done work for other games like World of Warcraft, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Red Dead Redemption, and Grand Theft Auto. Jen is also known for her roles in films The Wrestler(2008) and Turbo.
Jonah Platt is a multi-platform creator and performer whose unique career spans many facets of the entertainment industry. As an actor, Jonah has appeared in prestigious projects from stage to screen, such as Broadway's smash hit WICKED, Aaron Sorkin's BEING THE RICARDOS, and TV comedy favorites THE OFFICE and CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM. Most recently, he played the hilarious "Horst" in Darren Starr's newest series UNCOUPLE, heading to Showtime for Season 2 this year. He'll next be seen onscreen in Universal Picture's THE LIST, starring Halston Sage, Tubi's SPREAD with Harvey Keitel, and THE MENSCH, starring Jon Rudnitsky, for which he is also a lead producer. He has also written for NBC's MR. ROBINSON, Fuse's BILLY ON THE STREET, and Cartoon Network's ANNOYING ORANGE series. Jonah is also an accomplished musician, composer, singer, and award-winning vocal arranger. Jonah is also highly engaged in the community through a number of different organizations.
Kenny has been in music and entertainment for 14 years now, focusing on music management, social media/ influencer marketing, and hospitality.
Liorah Tchiprout is an artist based in London. She is represented by Marlborough Gallery London, and Marlborough Graphics for prints.
Liz Teich is a New York based fashion stylist, style creator, on-air style expert and mom of two. Liz has been a professional commercial stylist for 15 years, styling fashion and home goods for print and digital advertising campaigns, catalogs and e-commerce for major brands and retailers including Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Alex and Ani, Target, and ESPN. Through the campaigns she's worked on she's styled celebrities including Mike Tyson, Tom Brady, Ashley Graham, and the cast of Stranger Things. She has appeared as an on-camera style and lifestyle expert for brands, regional and national news and appeared in and contributes her fashion expertise to national publications such as CNN, NY Post, Forbes, InStyle, DailyMail, Womens Health, USA Today, Better Homes & Gardens, and appeared on the cover of New York Family Magazine. You can find Liz on her blog thenewyorkstylist.com
Lucia is an eight grade student from Washington who enjoys soccer and basketball. Following her Bat Mitzvah at the Kotel in Jerusalem she decided to devote her time to work for equality and inclusivity in the Jewish community.
Margot Touitou is a Jewish content creator and podcast host, currently residing in Tel Aviv, Israel. Originally from Denver, Colorado, she moved to Israel in 2012 and has since fallen in love with the city and its vibrant lifestyle. Margot is passionate about empowering Jewish people through her work, using humor and frank discussions to share her experiences with life in Israel. She is the host of the popular Kiss and Tel Aviv Podcast, where she explores the city's culture and shares her unique perspective with her audience.
The Empress Mizrahi, aka Matthew Nouriel, is a non-binary advocate of LGBTQ+ rights within the Iranian & Jewish communities, who combats antisemitism online. They have taken on leadership roles in JDC Entwine and JQ International. In 2021 they were the recipient of the TrailBlazer Award at the JQ International annual Impact Awards.
Mirna Funk was born in Berlin in 1981. She majored in Philosophy and History at Humboldt University. She composes articles and essays for various publications, has authored two novels, one essay collection, and recently completed her first screenplay for a TV show. Her work frequently centers the presence of Jewish culture, and looks at how cultures of remembrance are being reshaped in the present. With a perspective on Jewish life that is contemporary and personal, she educates through talks, panels, curation and workshops, and writes a monthly column, "Jewish Today", for Vogue Germany. Funk is a current contributor to Emotion, Myself, Cosmopolitan, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Die Zeit, Jüdische Allgemeine, and Monopol, and is also hosting a podcast about Jewish life in Germany for the association 1700 Jahre.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Head of the Points Guy UK
Nicky Kelvin is the Head of The Points Guy UK. A self-proclaimed aviation geek, Nicky qualified as a solicitor with a US based law firm in the capital after completing a law degree in Central London. Not content with the solicitor life, Nicky switched up his career, following his passion, becoming a music lawyer for the UK's biggest record label Virgin EMI. All the while, Nicky travelled across countries, continuing to dispense airmiles and aviation advice. Photography is also a passion for Nicky. With professional skills he developed on the job working as a photojournalist for a news agency in Israel. Today, Nicky heads up the Webby, Lovie and Travolution award winning UK team at travel expert website The Points Guy, after being noticed for his repeated social media snaps in first class, alongside shooting international music stars such as Justin Bieber.
Job Titles:
- Associate Producer Los Angeles, USA
- Vice President of Digital Marketing at Paramount Pictures
Tamar Teifeld has been Vice President of Digital Marketing at Paramount Pictures for the last 10 years, prior to which she spent years at MGM in Publicity. Tamar currently oversees digital PR for all Paramount titles including Transformers, World War Z, Fences, Star Trek, Mission Impossible, and many more of the biggest titles under her lead. Tamar was also the producer of the wildly successful and critically acclaimed documentary A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Vasquez Story.
Job Titles:
- Black Orthodox Jewish Writer
- Digital Producer
The 2015 Oakland Youth Poet Laureate, Tova is a Black Orthodox Jewish writer and a recent graduate of Columbia University. She's invested in Torah, Israel advocacy, and uplifting American Jewish communities of color. Her writing has been featured in Hillel International, Jewish Journal, Jews of Color Initiative, Jewish Federations of North America, and UJA-Federation of NY.
Yseult Polfliet Mukantabana is Rwandan, Jewish and a queer woman. She is an author, creative director, and social and art advocate. Mukantabana is the Co-founder of Kinswomen, sits on the Board Committee of POWarts, an organization meant to uplift professional womxn in the art industry, TED Speaker, and designer/ co-founder of YOAH, a gender-free children's brand created with her brother Noah Polfliet. Her unique approaches to matters of race issues are global, located mainly in New York, she speaks four languages, lives, and travels between Kigali, Paris, and Tel Aviv.
Zoë Buckman is a multi-disciplinary artist working in sculpture, installation, and photography, exploring themes of Feminism, mortality, and equality. Notable solo shows have included Nomi at Pippy Houldsworth Gallery, London, No Bleach Thick Enough, at Pippy Houldsworth Gallery, London, Heavy Rag at Fort Gansevoort Gallery New York, Let Her Rave at Gavlak Gallery Los Angeles, Imprison Her Soft Hand at Project for Empty Space, Newark; Every Curve at PAPILLION ART, Los Angeles; and Present Life at Garis & Hahn Gallery, New York. Public works include a mural, We Hold These Truths To Be Self-Evident, in collaboration with Natalie Frank at the Ford Foundation Live Gallery of New York Live Arts in NYC. Buckman lives and works in Brooklyn, NY.