ABOUT YJP
We'd love to meet you and welcome you into the YJP community!
YJP seeks to empower young professionals by connecting them through business, educational and social events.
This international movement has successfully engaged, involved and inspired thousands of members across the world since 2013.
Widely recognised as one of Melbourne’s foremost organisations of its kind within the Jewish community, YJP succeeds in providing unique opportunities for Jewish Young Professionals.
The non-profit Melbourne branch of YJP was created with the aim of bringing together like-minded visionaries, entrepreneurs and professionals to support and empower their peers.
Our members come from diverse backgrounds within the Jewish community and hold shared values of being driven to leadership and professional success. For emerging leaders, being a part of YJP enables the rapid growth of both personal and professional networks and the chance to develop meaningful relationships.
YJP facilitates a range of events throughout the year, including talks led by some of Australia’s brightest minds, networking for young professionals and social events to celebrate religious holidays.
Rabbi Moshe Kahn
Co-Founder
Moshe Kahn is a driven, dedicated and devoted Rabbi and community worker. Renowned for his dynamic and contemporary style, Moshe moved from London to Australia in 1997 and has since continued to engage the young Jewish community.
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Rivkah Rosenbaum
YJP Coordinataor
Dina Kahn
Co-Founder & Connector
Dina is a multi-talented community leader, with 20 years of experience in organisation, team leading and education. Aside from her full time work in childcare, Dina has Co-Directed YJP since its inception in 2013.
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Yisroel Rosenbaum
YJP Coordinator
Brian Berger
Operations & Marketing Manager
Founder of Blooming Brainstorms, a day in the life of Brian is filled with consulting and delivering his clients immediately implementable marketing strategies.
Brian is an instrumental and integral part of the YJP team, from planning events and programs to overseeing the legwork that brings our evolving offerings to life.
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Meet the Core Team!
Meet the YJP Matchmaker!
Natalie Kovkin
Connector
Meet Natalie, the hostess with the mostess of our recent Finding Mr or Mrs. Right events. Nat has expansive experience working with couples and singles alike and as our newest Committee Member enthusiastic to help YJPs seeking a life partner, make the right choice in the shortest amount of time!
Matchmaking Committee
Bianca Kaplan
Connector
Bianca aims to help people find their bashert so that all Jewish mothers and grandmothers stop asking their children and grandchildren why they are single.
Bianca is a matchmaker because she wants to ensure that Jewish traditions are kept alive and that people are able to find their soulmate and have a life filled with joy and love. She also really wants to go to heaven.
Matchmaking Committee
Nat Mittelman
Connector
Nat, a recent mum of incredible twins became a YJP matchmaker while her buns where in the oven. Joining the Committee with a genuinely passion to help people find their partners in life and crime., Nat delivers dedication and true commitment to all she connects with. Nat is your friendly social extrovert who is honest and trustworthy and here to help!
Matchmaking Committee
Eli Vayn
Connector
What’s the worst thing that could happen? A bad coffee?
Eli has an attitude of ‘just give it a go and let fate do the rest’ .
He does his homework and is well prepared. When he gives you a call, be sure he’s found some worthy suggestions!
Matchmaking Committee
Meet the YJP Next Gen Committee !
Benji Krongold
Next Gen Committee
Next Gen Committee
Tyler Southwick
Master of Connection
An inaugural Next Gen member and driver of the initiative.
Next Gen Committee
Marty Schwarz
Next Gen Committee
Founding Committee Member
Next Gen Committee
Avi Kluwgant
People Connector
Avi is a passionate inaugural member and driver of the YJP Next Gen initiatives.
Next Gen Committee
Ben Aizentros
Next Gen Committee
One of the inaugural founding members
Next Gen Committee
Meet the YJP Retreat Committee !
Nufar Gofman
Executive Curator of All Things
From room allocations to programming and promo, Nufar is on deck to help with all the things when it comes to our annual weekend away!
Retreat Committee
Osher Gutnick
Meditation Workshop Maestro
From curating programming to keeping the Comittee meetings in order when planning Osher is passionate about ensuring we deliver the best possible program year to year!
Retreat Committee
Joel Kaplan
Newbie on Deck
One of the latest members to the team, Joel is in board to get hikes. black run skiiers together for a rugged time out in the snow!
Retreat Committee
