Ari Rosenblum, CEO of Jewish Federation and Foundation of Rockland, and Rabbi Paul Kurland from Congregation Shir Shalom will speak about their experiences at the Rockland Israel Unity Mission to Israel that took place November 9-13, 2025. The mission included meetings with IDF soldiers, activists, educators and others, working to unify all Israelis.

Ari Rosenblum, a native of Toronto, Canada, has served in executive and leadership positions at major not for profit organizations. Ari has led hundreds of program participants on missions to Israel, with a focus on advocacy training, history, and strategic engagement.

Rabbi Paul Kurland has a 25+ year tenure at Congregation Shir Shalom (formerly Nanuet Hebrew Center). He has always been involved and deeply committed to Jewish education. In addition to prior service as president of the Rockland Board of Rabbis, he entertains with creative educational videos on YouTube and Facebook.