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  • Our Work
    • Schools
      • Orthodox Schools Guide
    • Youth & Young Adults
    • Synagogues & RItual
      • Belonging in Ritual: An LGBT+ Inclusive Ritual Project
    • Community Organisations
    • Wellbeing and Inclusion Training
    • Ending so-called 'Conversion Therapy'
      • Guidance on how to respond to the consultation
      • Key stats and info on ending so-called 'conversion therapy'
      • Support for survivors of so-called 'conversion therapy'
  • About Us
    • The Team
    • Recruitment
    • Annual Reviews
    • Press Coverage
  • Donate
  • Volunteer
    • Trustee Recruitment
  • Partners & Links
  • Events
    • Sessions for parents and family members of Jewish LGBT+ people
    • Pride in London
  • Contact Us

Who we are

KeshetUK is run by a small staff team and a wonderful group of dedicated volunteers.
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Our Staff Team

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Executive Director:
​Ariel Chapman

Ariel is an inclusion and diversity specialist with nearly a decade of experience across multiple sectors. His extensive background includes work on national and international education research projects, such as peace education initiatives in Israel, as well as leadership roles within higher education. Ariel has also served as an Associate Lecturer, focusing on topics like LGBT+ inclusion in education and the impact of antisemitism in schools. In recent years, he has supported numerous national and global organisations in fostering more inclusive cultures.

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Head of Education:
Sarah Bronzite

Sarah is an experienced primary school teacher and also a social researcher.  Across both professions, she brings a commitment to inclusion and equity; she is passionate about harnessing knowledge, and in particular central principles within Jewish ethics, to enable transformational change.  As well as teaching, Sarah also lectures at the LSJS, with a focus on inclusion in the Jewish classroom.  Her research projects have involved a wide range of stakeholders in education, including school pupils and university undergraduates as well as teachers, parents and faith leaders.  Growing up originally in modern orthodox communities in London and Brussels, more recently she lived within a small Jewish community in north-east Scotland before returning to London to join the KeshetUK team.

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Head of Community Life:
Sascha Hardouf

Sascha is a community organiser with several years’ experience across the LGBT+ and Jewish sectors. Before joining KeshetUK, she led national community development and participatory research projects at organisations including Gendered Intelligence and akt. Passionate about Jewish communal life, Sascha has volunteered for many years with organisations such as Mem Global, the New Israel Fund, and Limmud. She currently serves on her synagogue’s council and as the Under 35 Observer for Liberal Judaism at the Board of Deputies.

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Programme & Volunteer Officer:
​Esther Odze

Esther was raised within the Orthodox community and has spent 2 years as a Community Development Worker within the United Synagogue. With her extensive background in education across diverse contexts, Esther's journey is deeply rooted in community engagement and educational advocacy. Esther brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her new role as Programme and Volunteer Officer at KeshetUK, delivering sessions alongside our volunteers in a range of environments such as Jewish schools, and youth and young adult organisations.

Our Board of Trustees

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Ella Rose ​(She/Her)

Ella worked professionally in the Jewish community for many years, including at the Holocaust Educational Trust and Jewish Labour Movement. She started her career as President of the Union of Jewish Students and is now the External Relations Director for Unlocked Graduates. She is the Labour Councillor for Whetstone in the London Borough of Barnet. She is a trustee of the London Jewish Forum, Co-Chair of LGBT+ Labour London and Equalities Officer of the Jewish Labour Movement. ​
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Jo Ziff

Jo is an experienced analyst, specialising in the evaluation and monitoring of Government health policy and research. She has a PhD in genomics and has a particular interest in genetic screening . She has worked across the public sector, academia and in third sector roles, focused on improving availability and equity of access to public services for under-served groups. She is a member of a number of NHS advisory committees and provides analytical advice to charities, including Jewish community organisations to support evidence-based decision making.
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Matt Lewis

Matt is a senior finance professional in the charity sector. He is Associate Finance Director at a large health data science charity, holding overall responsibility for the organisation’s financial management and internal audit function, and where he also established the charity’s LGBTQ+ staff group. Matt has voluntary experience within the Jewish community and coordinated the programme at the National Jewish Scout and Guide Jamboree for a number of years. He also sits as Treasurer on the Committee of Trustees at an immigration charity.
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Robin Moss (Chair) ​(He/Him)

Robin worked professionally in the Jewish community for many years, including almost a decade at UJIA, finishing his time as Director of Strategy. He was previously a movement worker for LJY-Netzer. In a voluntary capacity, he has been involved with Limmud since 2011 and was on the Board of National Officers of Liberal Judaism for six years. He is now the Chief Executive of Unitas (Barnet Youth Zone), a purpose-built facility in Burnt Oak providing high-quality activities and support to young people in Barnet from the ages of 9 to 18.
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 Simon Solomon (Vice Chair)

Simon grew up in an orthodox family in London and attended an orthodox jewish primary and secondary school. He has an MBA from Cass Business school and has worked for 25 years in the technology sector in a number of commercial and business development roles and  also as an investor in several enterprises.
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Steph Saffer ​(She/Her)

Steph is an experienced charity professional, specialising in fundraising from trusts and foundations. She has worked across multiple sectors in both paid and voluntary roles, including several Jewish charities. She has served on committees and engagement groups to improve equity, diversity and inclusion within organisations, and is passionate about making people feel welcome and valued. Steph is also a retired professional chocolatier.​

A bit about the Founding Trustees of KeshetUK

You can find out more about the history of KeshetUK on our 'About Us' page . As a formal organisation, KeshetUK was incorporated as a limited company in May 2014 with three founder directors - Alma Reisel, Benjamin Ellis and Dave Shaw and then in September 2015 received Charitable status in England.

Alma and Dave stood down from formal roles within KeshetUK in 2021 and Benjamin stood down in 2022. We are very thankful for their leadership and guidance. 

Alma Reisel ​(She/Her)

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Alma is a family therapist and social worker now working in the NHS supporting teenagers with mental health difficulties and their families, as well as offering private therapy online to individuals, couples and families of any configuration. She became involved in KeshetUK in 2011. 
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Benjamin Ellis ​(He/Him)

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Benjamin divides his time between medical work as a Rheumatologist and as Senior Clinical Policy Advisor to a national non-profit, Versus Arthritis. Benjamin grew up in an Orthodox family in Leeds, England, then studied for two years at Yeshivat Har Etzion before completing degrees at Cambridge then University College London. 

Dave Shaw (He/Him)

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Dave has a background in marketing communications and has worked with organisations at different stages of development – from start-ups through to heritage brands. Over the years he has supported different commercial and charitable organisations to communicate effectively and engage key audiences.
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With kind thanks to our team, volunteers, and your donations, we can create a world where no one is forced to choose between their LGBT+ and Jewish identity. 
  • Our Work
    • Schools
      • Orthodox Schools Guide
    • Youth & Young Adults
    • Synagogues & RItual
      • Belonging in Ritual: An LGBT+ Inclusive Ritual Project
    • Community Organisations
    • Wellbeing and Inclusion Training
    • Ending so-called 'Conversion Therapy'
      • Guidance on how to respond to the consultation
      • Key stats and info on ending so-called 'conversion therapy'
      • Support for survivors of so-called 'conversion therapy'
  • About Us
    • The Team
    • Recruitment
    • Annual Reviews
    • Press Coverage
  • Donate
  • Volunteer
    • Trustee Recruitment
  • Partners & Links
  • Events
    • Sessions for parents and family members of Jewish LGBT+ people
    • Pride in London
  • Contact Us