Limmud adds to its team to assist growth

LIMMUD HAS appointed Jon Freedman as deputy director to meet growing demand for its services.

Mr Freedman, a long-time Limmud participant and volunteer, will work closely with chief executive Eli Ovits, focusing on strengthening community and volunteer outreach.

He has been executive director and director of community engagement at Finchley Reform Synagogue, where he New deputy director Jon Freedman is a member. Before that, he was community, education and youth co-ordinator at West London Synagogue and taught at Clore Shalom Primary.

“I first experienced Limmud in university as a space to continue with Jewish learning and culture,” he said. “I found myself studying Torah with people from a range of backgrounds. I heard Jewish musicians singing prayers in a way I’d never encountered. I had conversations with people I hadn’t listened to before. It challenged stereotypes and assumptions.”

His involvement in Jewish life was driven by “the power of relationships. People come together to form bonds to make change. It’s very exciting to be part of Limmud, bringing Jews together and sharing experiences.”

Welcoming him to the team, Limmud chair David Hoffman said the organisation “recognised the importance of bolstering our excellent UK staff. Jon knows Limmud from the inside and brings with him extensive experience as a community executive, engagement worker and youth director.”