09/06/2026
The TALI Center for Educating for Jewish Pluralism, is pleased to announce that Rivka Greenfeld has been appointed Susan and Scott Shay Director General. Greenfeld began her new position in May 2026.
Prior to her appointment, Greenfeld served for three years as TALI’s Head of Research, Partnerships, and Leadership Development. In this role, she led initiatives and projects that yielded significant educational impact, promoting Jewish Israeli pluralism across Israel and abroad.

Greenfeld succeeds Dr. Peri Sinclair, who is concluding six meaningful years of leadership as she moves into her next professional chapter.
“Pluralistic Jewish-Israeli education is key to improving dialogue and relationships among Israel’s diverse populations and educational frameworks. TALI’s contributions in this field remain vital to shaping the next generation of leaders,” said Greenfeld.
“TALI’s commitment to deepening students’ and teachers’ engagement with Jewish texts—and with the rich reservoir of ideas within the Jewish tradition—is what drives our continued growth and impact among administrators, educators, and students,” she added.
According to Sinclair, “Greenfeld has been a key partner in shaping TALI’s priorities and leading major initiatives. Her appointment reflects strong confidence in the path we have built—our strategic direction, professional approach, and, most importantly, the people who carry this work forward.”
TALI Chair Eitan Cooper notes, “Rivka Greenfeld is an exciting educational leader. Her ability to develop partnerships with groups that value TALI’s educational goals promoting pluralism throughout the Jewish world will be a key element for expanding our reach and influence the education of Israel’s next generation.”
ABOUT TALI
TALI, the Center for Educating for Jewish Pluralism, offers programs that explore the rich and diverse expressions of Jewish and Israeli identities.
TALI engages with the core texts and traditions of Judaism to deepen understanding of personal and collective identity. It invites new generations of Israelis to think critically about identity by presenting a world shaped by multiple layers of Jewish and universal traditions. Only by understanding one’s place within this Jewish mosaic can individuals build a meaningful connection to their identity and its role within society.
At a time when Israel faces profound questions of identity, TALI places this conversation at the heart of its educational approach. Its programs ensure that Jewish, Israeli, and universal values remain relevant and essential to students, schools, and the broader community’s long-term vision.