Shira began her career as an academic economist (earning her doctorate from Harvard in 1997) but moved into full-time Jewish community work in 2004. She is a leading voice on the importance of Judaism in Religious Education, serving on SACREs in Wokingham and Bracknell Forest, and working extensively with schools to deliver authentic learning about Judaism. Since 2015 she has run JCoB Education, which provides Judaism RE workshops across England and Wales for thousands of pupils in all key stages. Shira is passionate about ensuring Judaism is taught authentically, and she has been instrumental in challenging inappropriate syllabi working alongside the Hindu community to safeguard fair representation of minority faiths in RE.

Eve is a qualified secondary-level RE teacher with a MA in Religious Education. She served on Derby SACRE for over a decade. After working for ten years for a multi-cultural charity, she now works as a freelance Jewish educator, delivering experiential sessions across all age groups. Eve is also active in building the Derbyshire Jewish community and Derbyshire Council of Christians and Jews.  Her research has focused on how Jewish children experience RE in schools, and she is committed to ensuring that Judaism is taught in ways that feel authentic and humanised.

Rabbi Zvi is an Orthodox rabbi with more than 30 years of experience teaching Judaism to diverse audiences. He  chaired Reading SACRE and served on multiple SACREs in Berkshire and the North West, and is widely respected for his deep knowledge of process and governance.  Since 2015, Rabbi Zvi has been the lead educator of JCoB Education, which delivers Judaism assemblies and workshops to thousands of children across England and Wales.  Known for his engaging style, Rabbi Zvi brings Jewish traditions to life for children and adults alike, often using interactive demonstrations to make learning memorable. His leadership and advocacy have helped safeguard fair representation in RE syllabuses.

Sarah is an experienced primary school teacher and member of her school leadership team, having previously guided RE curriculum development in schools across Hertfordshire. She leads and teaches English, music and RE across her phase, and is recognised as a trusted source of subject knowledge by colleagues. Sarah has particular expertise in teaching Judaism at Key Stage 2 and supporting non-Jewish colleagues to deliver accurate and sensitive lessons. She brings a vital classroom perspective to curriculum discussions, ensuring that advice is practical and teacher-friendly.

Ruth gained her PGCE in 1989 and taught in state primaries for 25 years.  Since 2014, she has been the director and lead educator of Judaism for Schools, delivering assemblies and interactive workshops on aspects of the Jewish religion to hundreds of primary schools as well for Key Stage 3.  She is also active in interfaith work including Shared Futures, Nissa-Nashim, J-Core and the Jewish Council for Racial Equality.

Lucy is Head of Religious Education at a secondary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire, a role she has held for 17 years. She oversees RE teaching across Key Stages 3–5 and brings extensive leadership experience to curriculum planning and departmental management. Lucy’s insights into how national syllabus changes affect classroom delivery make her a valuable contributor to discussions on RE reform and Jewish representation in schools.

Ed is Chief Executive of the Jewish Small Communities Network (JSCN), which facilitates Judaism visits for hundreds of schools and thousands of students annually by connecting schools with professional and volunteer Judaism RE educators and communities. The JSCN also encourages professional development by providing a dedicated forum and conferences to Jewish educators.  It brings people together, supports and empowers leadership, builds community, combats hate and encourages diversity.