The team

born in the US in 1992, living in Tel Aviv and holds a degree in Diplomacy and International Relations from the Interdisciplinary Center. She’s been surfing since childhood and tries to be in the sea at least once a day. “The sea provides calmness and perspective on life. We have no control over what we receive each day – storm, calm, waves… I couldn’t think of a more suitable tool for my life to use as a means of educating youth.”

“Born in 1994, living in central Tel Aviv and originally from the town of Har Adar. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Management with excellence from Tel Aviv-Yafo Academic College.”

Hagal Sheli is an opportunity to provide young boys and girls a place where they are seen in a positive light, a chance to give them a belief that they can achieve more, that they are capable of more. Seeing them and their needs, and offering them equal opportunities to acquire tools for life.

In my eyes, the ocean represents life itself, with all the challenges, fears, strengths, and feelings of capability

I was born in the year 2000, born and raised in Jaffa and still reside there. I hold a certificate of completion in cybersecurity and information security from the Akrio College in Ramat Gan, a certified surfing instructor from the Wingate Institute. I live just a 10-minute walk from the sea, and every day I must be near the sea or at least see it from afar once a day.
The sea is my mentor, always reminding me to be humble, attentive and to behave according to it. As much as we think we are strong and great, the sea always reminds us who is in control and who is greater.

Born in 1991, I currently live in Tel Aviv, originally from Moshav Mishmar Ayalon. “I discovered surfing in Peru where I lived for two years and ever since then, surfing has been a part of my soul.”

Born in Lahavot Habashan in the Upper Galilee and now living in the Hefei Valley, he holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Philosophy from Tel Aviv University. He used to be a former judo athlete in the Israeli national team. Married to the charming Ayala, he loves the sea, loves nature, and above all, loves life. “Like the flowing current of life, the sea is also dynamic, changing, challenging, and full of surprises. When you find the inner strength to deal with it, you acquire a powerful tool to cope with life.

 born in 1991, currently residing in Tel Aviv, originally from Kibbutz Ma’agan Michael. Holds a bachelor’s degree in special education and studies hydrotherapy. Discovered surfing at the age of 15, at a time when surfing was considered a predominantly male sport and there were very few women in the water. Fortunately, there is a much larger representation of women in the sport today 🙂 “We grow through our connection with others, and with surfing, we have a huge opportunity to be significant figures and sometimes hold hope for young boys and girls who may not be able to see it for themselves.”

A man of love, peace, heaven, and sea. His life mission is to help creatures! A father of two magical children and happily married :). Holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Hadassah Jerusalem with a specialization in service organizations, a specialist in digital marketing (Full Stack Marketer) with knowledge in HTML and business development.

“As a graduate with a Master’s degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, I believe that with the help of our natural abilities, we can also learn about ourselves and constantly strive for self-improvement. As someone who grew up in less pleasant surroundings, I can imagine that my wave can be a home for young people like me.”

Born in 1997 in Giv’at Shmuel. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Democratic Education and Social Business Management from the Seminar HaKibbutzim College. Currently studying for a certificate in Parental Guidance and Training at the Adler Institute. Active in the social movement of Bnei Akiva and a graduate of national service with Jewish and Arab youth on the periphery. “The sea in my eyes washes away the prejudices that bother the heart and the eyes, to see that we are all human beings, with the same needs and feelings that just want closeness and love.

34 years old, originally from Haifa, currently lives in Hatzalet Hasharon. Has a master’s degree in education with a specialization in social change and a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences at Rupin College with a specialization in organizational consulting and human resources. “I have been involved in education in various formats for over a decade and see the work in my wave as a mission and a privilege that connects my two biggest worlds – sea and education.”

A 29-year-old from Yaffo, with a bachelor’s degree in education and a social business manager at the Kibbutzim College, a graduate of the Tzofim (Scouts) movement and the “Israel 2050” leadership movement, and one of the founders of the “Clean Profit” initiative to promote financial education in Israel. “The sea and surfing are an amazing way of life for me, enabling endless learning and providing a great gift to everyone.

lives in Tel Aviv. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in marine sciences and a Master’s degree in marine resource management from Makhmourat. “The sea, always and forever, has been an inseparable part of my life. It has always been there, calm, stormy, powerful, unexpected, and infinite. I am happy to be a part of the exciting and unique activity in my association, ‘Hagal-sheli’.

born in 1990, immigrated to Israel in 2012 from the United States, and now lives in Tel Aviv. Holds a bachelor’s degree in Arabic and International Relations and a master’s degree in maritime archaeology. Previously worked at a nature conservation organization as a public and community center. Dives, surfs, sails, and lives by the sea. “The sea is not only a valuable resource, but also the most unifying and healing force – a resource that transcends all religious, political, and social divides. Throughout history, in every religion and culture, in every corner of the world, water is a purifying element that makes each of us understand that we have no control over superior forces. A person needs to find balance in unexpected situations where they have no control. It is a special privilege to continue to educate through the most precious resource that exists.