Ella grew up in Ashdod and earned her BFA from the School of Audio Visual Arts at Sapir College. Her curiosity about people and their stories led to a long career as a television investigator and content editor. Today, as Kaima’s Customer Relations Manager, she works closely with our members and young farmers, bringing strong people skills and a genuine interest in the stories of others.

Irit grew up on Kibbutz Ein Tzurim. Before enlisting in the IDF, she volunteered with disadvantaged communities via the Israeli scouting movement. During her army service, Irit worked with new immigrants and youth at risk. A professional educational administrator for over 25 years, she is committed to working with social change organizations whose ideology she shares.

Nadav grew up in Jerusalem where he spent most of his childhood climbing, practicing survival skills, and imagining a future as an educator, teaching other people life’s lessons rather than academic subjects.  After his army service as a climbing, surfing, and rescue guide, Nadav undertook advanced climbing courses (receiving certification from the Wingate Institute) and tackled many challenging climbs, both in Israel and abroad. Nadav also holds a B.sc. in plant phytology, microbiology, and entomology from the Hebrew University.

Narkis grew up in Jerusalem. After high school, she completed two years of national service, working with youth in Lod and later at Amit Youth Village in Petah Tikva. Before joining Kaima’s professional staff, she was a dedicated volunteer, first in Kaima’s greenhouse and later in the fields. Today, Narkis is a member of the professional team, working closely with both the farm’s youth and the wider community.

Guy received his MSW in Clinical Social Work from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 2014. After many years as Kaima’s onsite social worker, he now travels between our sister farms, helping ensure they operate in alignment with Kaima’s “employment-as-education” principles. He also created and directs Anchored in the Earth, our therapeutic farming program for IDF reservists coping with PTSD symptoms. When not visiting one of our network farms, Guy offers psychotherapy in a private clinic in Jerusalem.

Yoni was born and grew up in Beit Zayit and is a graduate of the nearby Ein Kerem Community Environmental School. He has considerable experience in non-profit organizational management and informal social educational program development and implementation. Yoni received his Bachelor of Law (LLB) in 2005 and graduated with an M.A. in Non-Profit Management at Hebrew University in 2013.

Naama joined Kaima Beit Zayit Farm in its early founding years and has since held various team leadership roles. In 2025, together with the organization Shkolo Tov, she established the farm’s team for people with disabilities. With a big heart and a caring eye, Naama leads the team and oversees the production of Kaima’s natural herbal teas, the microgreens room, and provides support throughout our packing house operations.

Inbar, who grew up in Kibbutz Kalya in the Dead Sea region, served in the IDF’s elite Oketz Unit and later worked with the Ministry of Defense R&D team. She was also an instructor at the Gal Leadership Academy. After earning her Social Work degree from Tel-Hai College, she worked as a social worker at Nofei HaBesor boarding school in Ein Gedi and at Beit Ekstein School in Yad Rambam during the Iron Swords war.

Niv grew up in Kiryat Tivon and attended the Harduf Waldorf School. After his military service, he spent several years traveling, working on farms, and living close to nature in Israel and abroad. While studying Philosophy and Jewish Thought at Shalem College, he first connected with Kaima as a volunteer. He later joined the staff as Agricultural Director and now focuses on agricultural development and expansion.

Efrat is a social worker (MSW) with training in nature therapy and extensive experience working with adolescents and young adults. Over the years, she has led intake processes, provided individual support, and collaborated with welfare and community agencies in youth villages and residential care programs. At the farm, Efrat combines her professional expertise with a deep connection to the land, overseeing the recruitment, support, and personal development of the young adult team.

Born in Jerusalem, Michael always found his passion in building, renovating, and craft-making. In 2008, he graduated from Hadassah College’s School of Industrial Design, and later served as a faculty member at Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design where he headed the school’s workshop. In 2017 Michael, who already had extensive experience volunteering with troubled youth, established Kaima’s PBL (Project Based Learning) wood and metal workshop. There, he teaches welding and woodworking skills to our youth, and together they build and fix farm equipment and other items.

El grew up on Kibbutz Beit Oren and has worked in agricultural settings across Israel since childhood. She manages Kaima’s busy packing house, overseeing youth workers and volunteers while ensuring efficiency, quality, and minimal waste. An environmental activist and educator, El is passionate about helping young people take responsibility for their actions and their impact on the community.

Hallel was born and raised in Kiryat Tivon. After graduating from the Harduf Waldorf School, he volunteered with at-risk youth in Jerusalem and later completed two years of national service at Kaima. Following a period of travel and farm volunteering in the Far East, he returned to Kaima as a team leader, went on to lead the Fruits of the Forest Project, and now serves as the farm’s Agricultural Manager.

Ron grew up in Misgav, in northern Israel. After high school, he spent a year of service at Kibbutz Samar, where he discovered his passion for agriculture, followed by national service at Kishorit, a village for adults with special needs. He joined Kaima during his national service, later became a team leader, and is now part of the farm’s professional staff, beginning his second year leading a team.

After completing her army service, Didi attended Reidman International College for Complementary and  Integrative Medicine, an experience that heavily influenced her holistic approach to youth outreach. At Kaima, Didi feels she found a place where it is possible to develop a sincere and deep relationship with teens based on cooperation, personal and mutual responsibility, and caring. Didi is responsible for both our adult and youth staff and oversight of our CSA business operations.