Lee Naftali

Lee Naftali is the central shlicha (emissary) for JCC Association and is a member of both the Center for Israel Engagement and JCC Maccabi teams. She supports the shlichim in JCCs across North America, providing them with the tools and resources they need to succeed in their roles. She also helps create engaging, educational programming for the JCC Maccabi Games, encouraging athletes to develop unique connection to Israel and their Jewish Identity. Naftali grew up on Kfar Saba and earned a bachelor’s degree in education and international relations from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. She is an experienced educator with a deep passion for Israel and Jewish education and has worked with students of diverse ages and in different programs, all of which aspire to strengthen participants’ Jewish identity and connections to Israel.