Dror Gomel is a talented Israeli drummer and gifted educator who impacts the lives of Israeli school children living along the border with Gaza.   Dror’s students have learning disabilities and suffer from the ongoing effects of PTSD. His therapeutic drumming transports participants on a special journey of listening, patience, and love for oneself and others. Those who study with Dror often times have their fears, pressures, and tensions alleviated.

Betsy Fischer heads Jewish National Fund’s Gaza Envelope Task Force, which raises funds to better the lives of the Israelis living on the Gaza border.  She is a member of Makor, JNF’s Ambassador group, is the immediate past president of the Southern NJ Board, and is a member of the Sapphire Society. She has been a dance teacher for over 30 years and brings her passion for dance to Jewish National Fund’s work, hosting the annual Summer Jam and leading dance events throughout southern Israel.