Jonathan
As a native New Yorker, Jonathan was drawn to Israel during the first Gulf War where he worked as a volunteer at an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) medical supply base. In 1994 Jon moved to kibbutz Maagan Michael to work in the various kibbutz industries and study Hebrew before being drafted by the IDF. He served in a highly specialized combat unit of the Air Force. Jonathan completed his studies at Bar Ilan University’s Land of Israel Studies department and Hebrew University in Jerusalem, where he earned an MA in Israeli Society and Politics. Parallel to his work as a guide, he was involved in research at a Jerusalem based think tank and his expertise has been cited and published in American Law Journals regarding Israeli security issues and International Law. Jon has guided for Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, Birthright, Canada-Israel Experience, Hillel, Maagen David Adom, and many more individual veteran and first time visitors to Israel. Jon hones his martial arts skills constantly, training every day, including by experts from Thailand. Jon also served as a body guard for political figures for three and a half years. He lives in Jerusalem.
