ABOUT

Rabbi Mendy Wolf

Founder and President 

Rabbi Mendy Wolf is a visionary in the field of education. Passionate about empowering Jewish youth, Rabbi Wolf created Young Jewish Leaders, an organization with the goal of instilling a mindset in students that they can be leaders and influencers. Rabbi Wolf is inspired by a vision of every Jewish teen feeling connected to their Jewish identity and each other. His most recent initiative is Brush Hour, which harnesses the power of creativity and social connections to deepen young women's appreciation for their heritage and homeland.

Chana Barash

 Executive Director 

Chana Barash has always enjoyed working with teens. She is passionate about creating strong leaders and loves using her creativity to help make that happen. Chana is launching Brush Hour into a new frontier as we aim to bring this program to Jewish Girls from across all demographics. Her goal is for every Jewish woman and girl to feel empowered to step up to her crucial role as a leader of the Jewish people!

Malka Bondar

Director of Operations

Malka Bondar is excited about providing meaningful opportunities for Jewish girls to connect, express themselves, and explore their identities through art and creativity. For Malka, it’s all about building a sense of community where every teen feels valued, supported, and inspired to embrace who they are and take pride in their heritage. As Director of Operations, Malka aims to make every program into a memorable and personal experience for each girl.