Rinat Morad is a devoted leader in the South Jersey Israeli community. Since returning to Cherry Hill in 2017, she has worked tirelessly to create a home-away-from-home for Israeli families, serving on the JCRC board and leading countless community initiatives. For over a decade, Rinat has championed women’s empowerment, community building, and emotional support. She recently became an NLP Master Practitioner, helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with strength and compassion.She has been actively involved with Mentor for Life, supporting lone IDF soldiers, and with MiLochem LeCholem, empowering wounded soldiers to find hope and purpose. Since the war began, she has played a critical role in establishing emergency supply networks for soldiers on the front lines. Rinat is also a leader in ORCA, fostering connections among local Israeli women, and volunteers with Sahar, offering anonymous emotional support to those in need. She leads our community’s Yom HaZikaron program, ensuring remembrance and unity year after year. Above all, Rinat is a devoted wife to Ben and a loving mother to Ori, Maya, Eitan, and Eli. Her dedication, compassion, and leadership continue to inspire and strengthen our community every day.

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.