Founded in 2006, Hadar is an educational institution that empowers Jews to create and sustain vibrant, practicing, egalitarian communities of Torah learning, prayer, and service.

Hadar offers year-long fellowship programs for Jews wanting to expand their knowledge of Torah. It teaches core Jewish values, Jewish ideas, and communal music. The institute also organizes short-term seminars for Jewish leaders of all backgrounds, from teachers and rabbis to Hillel professionals and lay people—all who want to make a difference in their communities.

Through outstanding faculty, enthusiastic staff, individual donors, committed supporting foundations, and hundreds of alums, Hadar touches thousands of Jewish lives throughout the U.S. and Israel.


Education

Hadar

Rabbi Elie Kaunfer

Ariel Gorsky

Eliana Bayer-Gamulka

Avi Killip

Esther Bedolla

Effy Unterman

The Program Management Team at Hadar oversees the development, coordination, and execution of Hadar's educational programs and seminars. They manage the content, strategy, and logistics to ensure these programs effectively promote Jewish learning, community engagement, and leadership development. This team collaborates closely with faculty, staff, and external partners to maintain high-quality offerings and expand Hadar's reach and impact.

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