Dr. Noam Weissman is the Executive Vice President of OpenDor Media (Unpacked). He spearheads the educational vision and content creation at OpenDor Media. Noam has led the expansion of the Unpacked For Educators division, which is used by thousands of educators across the globe, and recently launched a new platform for independent schools to teach about Israel and antisemitism, called ConnectED.
Noam earned his doctoral degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Southern California, specializing in curriculum design. His dissertation, “Approaching Israel Education,” advocates for a fresh perspective on learning about the modern State of Israel, emphasizing Zionist identity development, narrative formation, and fostering a mature, empathetic relationship with Israel. He is the host of “Unpacking Israeli History,” and co-host of “Wondering Jews,” both top trending podcasts.
Prior to joining OpenDor Media, Noam served as the principal of Shalhevet High School in Los Angeles. He is married to Raizie Erreich and they are the proud parents of four incredible kids.
Avi Posen is the VP of ConnectED, where he leads the UED team and the broader educational vision, oversees content development, and supports educators around the world in teaching about Israel and Judaism with nuance, confidence, and clarity.
For six years, Avi has helped shape Unpacked for Educators’ platform, curriculum, and global community. He brings extensive experience as a former Jewish day school teacher, Hillel director, and Jewish camp director, and has trained educators and spoken to audiences across Israel, North America, Europe, South Africa and Australia. Avi holds a Master’s degree in Jewish Education from Yeshiva University and has been published in various educational journals, as well as in Ynet and The Times of Israel.
Yoni Romick is a passionate Jewish educator who helps learners explore Israel, Jewish identity, and complex contemporary issues with nuance and empathy. Drawing on over a decade of experience, he meets people where they are—from elementary students to seasoned educators—using authentic dialogue, storytelling, and multimedia to make challenging topics accessible and engaging. Through his work with ConnectED and Unpacked for Educators, Yoni empowers teachers and communities to facilitate meaningful conversations that build understanding across differences and cultivate curiosity in diverse settings.
He currently serves as the education lead for Unpacked Junior, directs the Unpacked Teen Leadership Fellowship, and manages educator relationships across the western United States.
Dr. Jonathan Golden is the Founder of HeartStance Education Consulting, and a skilled teacher coach with expertise in guiding schools to integrate Israel education holistically across multiple grades and subject areas. He teaches at Hebrew College in Boston and for the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America. Previously, he served as Israel Curriculum Coordinator and a history teacher at Gann Academy in Waltham, MA, from 1999 to 2023.
At Unpacked for Educators, Jonathan leads our professional development course offerings for educators and schools, drives UED’s growing work with Jewish camps, and presents regularly at conferences for both Unpacked for Educators and ConnectED. A graduate of Princeton University, he holds an M.J.Ed. from Hebrew College and a Ph.D. from Brandeis University, where he studied American Jewish history under Professor Jonathan Sarna.
Lauren Grunsfeld is a dedicated educator with 25 years of classroom experience teaching English literature and history to middle and high school students. Passionate about the intersection of text, identity, and history, she helps students connect historical moments to the world they live in today. She developed an integrated Judaic and general studies curriculum at Barkai Yeshiva still used by teachers today, and authors a weekly parsha source sheet that sharpens students’ textual analysis while exploring how the Torah shapes character and values.
At Unpacked for Educators, Lauren brings her passion for teaching, textual analysis, and Israel education to curriculum development and educational resources, empowering educators to teach about Israel and Judaism with nuance, confidence, and clarity. She holds a BA in English and Psychology from Brooklyn College and an MA in Jewish Education from Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and lives in Brooklyn with her husband and children, including two sons living in Israel.
Hona Dodge is a dedicated educator committed to strengthening Jewish identity and community. Based in Israel, he leads our international network of educators, with a focus on partnerships in Australia, South Africa, and the UK. He teaches both local Israeli groups and visiting groups, including gap year students, and contributes to The Weekly, our current events newsletter for the classroom. Before making Aliyah, Hona spent years teaching and leading in Melbourne, Australia where he served as Head of Jewish Life at Leibler Yavneh College. He holds degrees in Law, Commerce, and Education.
Keren Horn is a passionate Jewish educator with expertise in curriculum development, with a focus on Israel and Holocaust education. She is an experienced classroom teacher who, during her time at Yavneh Academy, created and facilitated a comprehensive Israel education program that remains a cornerstone of the school’s middle school curriculum. Keren has presented widely on Israel and Zionism to educators, teens, and parents across the U.S., and holds a Master’s in Education in Learning, Cognition, and Development from Rutgers University.
At Unpacked for Educators, Keren directs the Unpacked Scholars program, a national teen initiative exploring Jewish identity, Israel, and belonging, and leads our work with the Michael Kay Israel Fellowship at the Weber School in Atlanta.
