Darren Platzky - Chairperson of building committee

Darren is the founding member of Mevaser Zion, having set up the community in 1998. Originally from South Africa, Darren made Aliya in 1994 and has lived in Tel Mond for almost 10 years, with his wife Rozanne & four sons. Darren practices as a property developer. “My personal vision for the community is for one whose focus is on Jewish education for children and adults alike with a balance of native Israelis and new immigrants”. 

Paul Weinberg - Chairperson of fundraising committee

Also from South Africa, Paul made Aliyah in 1996, and moved to Tel Mond in 1999. Paul is a corporate and commercial lawyer, is married to Hayley and has four sons. “Our community is unique in that it combines a successful mix of Israelis and new immigrants, both religious & zionist in their outlook with open doors and a helping hand to the wider Tel Mond Community. I see this community as a beacon to the wider Tel Mond community, an example of successful Aliyah and a welcoming home to everyone”.

Steve Brand - Treasurer

Steve, who is an accountant, made Aliyah in 1995 from England. In 1999, Steve moved to Tel Mond with his wife Nurit and four children. “I hope that Mevaser Zion continues to be a friendly community, providing support & help both within & within the wider community and a place to raise children”.

Elisa Bash - Head of Welfare Committee

Elisa made Aliyah in 1996 from New York, and moved to Tel Mond in 2000. Elisa is married to Robert and have 4 children. She has a masters degree in public administration and a wealth of experience in working for local government and non-profit organizations. “My vision for the synagogue is that it serves as a home for people to daven, to learn Torah, to celebrate holidays together and to provide communal support to the community members and the general Tel Mond community”.

Ari Silbermintz - Building coordinator

In 1993, Ari made Aliyah from the USA, and moved to Tel Mond in 1999. Ari practices as a doctor, is married to Michal, and has three children. “I see Mevaser Zion as an active, vibrant community that continues to be caring and giving to its members and to the Tel Mond community as a whole”.