Yoseph Haddad is an Arab-Israeli social activist, IDF combat veteran, journalist, and founder of Together – Vouch for Each Other. He volunteered at age 18 for the Golani Brigade of the IDF, where he was gravely injured during the 2006 Second Lebanon War and became a disabled veteran. Today, his NGO works to bridge the social and cultural divide between Arab-Israeli communities and the broader Israeli society. Haddad is a frequent voice in international media as a commentator on Israel and Middle Eastern affairs, and he has received multiple awards for his work in public diplomacy and social impact, including lighting the torch for Israel’s Independence Day in 2024. The same year, he was given an honorary doctorate from Ariel University. Today, he regularly speaks on college campuses, at international forums, and in foreign parliaments, advocating for coexistence and countering disinformation about Israel.

Mark Kramer, a resident of Voorhees for 19 years with his wife, Heather, and daughters, Jordan and Alison, has been a strong supporter of Israel and the local Jewish community for many years. Mark is the 4th generation to run Kramer Beverage, a family business located in Hammonton, NJ. The company is a beer and beverage wholesale distributor that services licensed accounts in the lower 8 counties of New Jersey. Mark has been to Israel many times, first traveling with Ramah Seminar in 1987 and most recently in June to volunteer for JNF and Leket as well as to bear witness at the Nova Festival site, the Burnt Vehicle memorial, and Hostage Square. Mark’s trip was extended unexpectedly when the conflict with Iran broke out, and Ben Gurion Airport was closed. He was able to get transportation to Jordan and ultimately travel back to the US. Locally, Mark is a vice president at JCRC and continues to be involved at Temple Beth Sholom, serving in many leadership roles, including president from 2017 to 2019. He is also a past president and current member of the South Jersey Jewish National Fund board and sits on the Foundation board for the Virtua hospital system.

Josh Resnick is a graduate of Kellman Brown Academy and is a current Senior studying at Cherry Hill High School East. October 7th inspired him to show his identity proudly when he chose to wear a Kippah in school on October 8th, one of the few to wear a Kippah to his public school. As the two-year president of Cherry Hill East’s Jewish Student Union, Josh prides himself on providing a voice for Jewish students in school and organizing discussions with the administration to ensure fair treatment. Over the past six months, Josh approached JCRC to organize a trip to Washington D.C. in January for students to speak with New Jersey Congressmen about how to ease and combat anti-semitism. Because of his efforts, dozens of students had the opportunity to advocate and serve as leaders as well. Outside of school, Josh spent his Freshman summer with TJJ going to Israel, strengthening his connection with our homeland. Additionally, Josh participates in Cteen events, has gone to Camp Ramah his whole life, and, through JPLC in NYC participated in teen training seminars to gain the skills to combat antisemitism. Josh currently serves on the North American Jewish Student Union board, where he helps advise policy for over 500 clubs and organizes conferences for hundreds of students internationally. Beyond Josh’s dedication to Jewish and pro-Israel advocacy, Josh competes in DECA at an international level, co-founded Fire Safety Initiative to help students learn fire safety, and plays tennis for High School East’s team.