Etai Freedman
Executive Director
etai@afjrv.org
888-999-3054
Etai Freedman brings nearly two decades of nonprofit fundraising experience to Jordan River Village. In his role as the Executive Director of the American Friends of Jordan River Village, Etai leads fundraising and advocacy efforts to support the first and only year-round, overnight camp for children with serious illnesses and disabilities in the Middle East.
Before joining Jordan River Village, Etai served as the Development Director at MEET (Middle East Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow), where he played a key role over seven years tripling the organization’s work fostering cross-cultural understanding among Jewish and Arab youth through technology and entrepreneurship education.
Shira Leeds
Assistant Director
shira@afjrv.org
888-999-3054
Shira Leeds has spent her entire career working in non-profit. Shira worked for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) in the capacity of Director of Development Support Services and Manager of Public Information. While at JDRF, she worked closely with the JDRF Israel affiliate, assisting them with fundraising events in the United States. Prior to her work at JDRF, Shira worked for the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL) as their Communications Coordinator.
She holds a BA from the University of Maryland in Jewish Studies, and a MA from Brandeis University in Near Eastern and Jewish Studies. Shira lives in New Jersey with her husband, Alan and her three children, Joshua, Shoshana and Danielle.
In order to achieve the goal that no camper ever has to pay to attend camp, the Village uses volunteers extensively. These volunteers include medical professionals, psychologists, program volunteers, counselors, and pre-army and national service young adults. In 2021 we welcomed 650 volunteers. In 2022 we anticipate welcoming 1,000 volunteers.
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