Our Team

With over 150 staff members in different capacities and 6,000 volunteers, the Jaffa Institute reaches over 8,900 individuals in Israel annually.

Dr. David Portowicz

Founder and President

Mr. Mitch Chupak

Director of Development

Mrs. Gila Eliyahu

Human Resources Director

Mr. Yoel Provisor

Volunteer Services & Accompanying the Elderly Coordinator

Mr. Chaim Hurvitz

Chairman of the Board

Mr. Gabriel Gartzman

Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Shalom Portowicz

Director of Food Distribution Center

Mrs. Orian Malka

Manager Welfare to Wellbeing

Mr. Yechezkel Portowicz

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Mrs. Maya Sberro-Shekel

Vice President of Activities

Ms. Sari Orim

Head of Therapeutic Care