Senior Staff

Alan Silverman – Camp Director

Alan Silverman has dedicated over 40 years to serving as the Camp Director of Moshava Indian Orchard, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the role. With degrees in Education and Science Education, Alan previously served as the assistant principal at SAR Academy in Riverdale before making Aliyah. His extensive background includes roles as the Educational Director of Bnei Akiva of North America and teaching STEAM education. Alan and his wife, Rachel, reside in Alon Shvut and are proud parents of five children, and numerous grandchildren.

Channah Spiegelman – Rosh Moshava

For over 25 years, Channah Spiegelman has served as Rosh Moshava, bringing her passion for Am Yisrael, Eretz Yisrael, and Torat Yisrael to Camp Moshava. She holds degrees in Judaic Studies and Guidance Counseling and has held various leadership roles in both Bnei Akiva and the camp. Beyond her contributions to Moshava, Channah works as a guidance counselor at Yeshiva Ner Tamid in Hashmonaim, Israel. She and her husband, Ushi, reside in Hashmonaim and are the proud parents of six children and many grandchildren.

Shlomo Stern – Associate Director

A seasoned Bnei Akiva leader and experienced camp administrator, Shlomo Stern has served as the Associate Director of Moshava for over 5 years. Before rejoining Moshava IO, Shlomo served as the Director of Moshava Ba’ir NJ and served as Regional Director for Bnei Akiva of New York and New Jersey. Shlomo earned his BS in Accounting from Yeshiva University’s Sy Syms School of Business. Having spent over 20 summers at Camp Moshava IO, Shlomo considers it a second home and brings an incredible amount of passion and experience to his role. Shlomo and his wife, Temima, along with their six children, spent four impactful years on Shlichut in Houston, Texas, before returning home to Even Shmuel, Israel.

Rav Dan Katz – Assistant Director

Rav Dan joins the Camp Moshava IO team this summer. He brings extensive experience in Jewish education and summer camp leadership. For the past fourteen years Rav Dan has served as the Director of Mach Hach Ba’Aretz. During that time Rav Dan revamped the program and tripled enrollment. He built a reputation for his vision, dedication and professionalism. Prior to that time he worked at Moshava IO for sixteen summers in various positions. The last ten as a Sgan Rosh Moshava. Concurrently, Rav Dan taught in Yeshivat Hakotel and then served as the Director of Yeshivat Torah Va’Avodah in Yerushalayim. He earned his BA in psychology at Columbia University and then his Masters at Azrieli Graduate school while finishing S’micha at Yeshiva University. He and his wife Dina and their beautiful daughter Yonina all live in Yerushalayim.

Miriam Kopel – Operations Director

For the past nine years, Miriam has been an integral part of our team, beginning her journey as an Office Staff member and growing into the role of Operations Director. Her dedication, leadership, and deep understanding of the organization’s day-to-day operations have made her a driving force behind our success. Miriam holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Management from LIU, bringing both academic expertise and hands-on experience to her work. She oversees operational planning, administrative systems, and organizational efficiency, ensuring that every aspect of the organization runs smoothly and effectively. Her commitment to excellence and passion for serving our community continue to make a lasting impact. Before coming to Moshava, Miriam was a project manager at Leo Schachter Diamonds. A valued member of the “Year Round” team, Miriam lives in Teaneck with her husband Daniel and their three children.

Ofra Goldstein – Administrative Director

A lifelong member of Bnei Akiva, Ofra Goldstein has been part of the Camp Moshava IO family since 2005 and joined the year-round team full-time in 2014. Over the years, she has grown from office staff member to Office Manager and now serves as Administrative Director, playing a key role in the camp’s year-round operations. Ofra holds a BA in Public Administration from the University of Kansas and is known for bringing warmth and professionalism to her work. In addition to overseeing administrative operations, she recruits staff from Israel and serves as a vital connection for Israeli camper families. Ofra lives in Israel and is the proud mother of four children.

Ezra Starr – Sgan Rosh Moshava

Rav Ezra Starr has served as Sgan Rosh Moshava for Eidot Hey and Aleph, Kaytana, and Mini Mosh for over 15 years. Bringing his passion for education and leadership to Camp Moshava, Ezra has taught at schools both in the US and Israel. Ezra holds a BA in History from Yeshiva University, an MA in Special Education from Hunter College, and Semicha from RIETS. Outside of camp, Ezra works as a Regional Sales Manager for Azami Global. Ezra and his wife Devorah, a valued member of Moshava Tzevet, made Aliyah with their family to Efrat, where they currently reside with five children and one dog.

Joe Goldfarb – Sgan Rosh Moshava

Dr. Joe Goldfarb serves as Sgan Rosh Moshava for Eidot Daled and Machal, bringing years of experience and dedication to Camp Moshava. He holds a PhD in School and Clinical Psychology from Hofstra University and currently works as the Director of National Programs and Summer Programs for YACHAD – The National Jewish Council for Disabilities. Joe’s connection to Camp Moshava runs deep, having grown up as a camper and advancing through roles as a counselor, division head, and now Sgan Rosh Moshava. He is married to Yafit, a valued member of the Moshava educational staff, and together they live in Efrat with their four children.

Naomi Schachter – Sgan Rosh Moshava

Naomi Schachter serves as Sganit Rosh Moshava for Eidot Bet and Gimmel, bringing her expertise and passion for Camp Moshava to her leadership role. She holds an M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology from Long Island University and works with children and adults across a wide range of abilities and needs. A lifelong Moshava enthusiast, Naomi grew up as a camper and has returned summer after summer to serve as a madricha and Rosh Eidah. Originally from Maryland, she now resides in New York, continuing her dedication to education and the camp community.

Nesanel Fishman – Sgan Rosh Moshava

Nesanel serves as the “Sgan Rosh Moshava – Rallash” at Camp Moshava, bringing energy and expertise to his role. Throughout the year, Nesanel is the Business Developer at Sulamot and Head of Ed-Tech at Pelech Banim High School. Nesanel also directs recruitment and programming for Moshava staff based in Israel and has previously taught English and Informal education at schools in Jerusalem. He holds a BA in Psychology from Yeshiva University, a Master’s in Jewish Education from the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration, and Semicha from RIETS. Upon making Aliyah, Nesanel proudly served in the IDF. He is blessed to call Jerusalem his home.

Smarya Gasner – Sgan Rosh Anafim, First Session

Shmarya Gasner brings a deep love of Jewish education, leadership, and camp to his role at Camp Moshava. Having spent 10 summers at Moshava, Shmarya considers camp an important part of his family’s life and is excited to help create a meaningful, safe, and growth-filled summer experience for campers and staff. During the year, Shmarya serves as the Executive Director of Berman Hebrew Academy. He earned his B.S. from Yeshiva University’s Sy Syms School of Business, an M.S. from Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration, and a Master in Public Administration from Penn State University. He lives in Kemp Mill with his wife, Julia, and their three children.

Zehava Seidman-Wernick – Sganit Rosh Anafim, First Session

Zehava Seidman-Wernick is excited to return back to Camp Moshava IO this summer, serving as Sganit Rosh Moshava for Anafim. Zehava currently works at SAR High School as Director of Student Activities and a Judaic Studies teacher, and has held various leadership roles in Bnei Akiva. Zehava holds an M.A. in Jewish Education and Administration from the Azrieli Graduate School. She and her husband, Ariel, live in Riverdale, NY.