Team

Akiva learned torah from Rabbi Menachem-Mendel Blachman and Rabbi Moshe Stav at Yeshivat Kerem BYavneh, and from Rabbi Mordechai Friedman and Rabbi Nechemia Raanan at Yeshivat Har Etzion. Now studying under Rabbi Michael Rosensweig at Yeshiva University, he is also earning a bachelors degree in Philosophy and Physics.

The aphorism that guides him most is: 'Ben Zoma would say: Who is wise? One who learns from every man. As is stated (Psalms 119:99): "From all my teachers I have grown wise, for Your teachings are my meditation."'

Danit Sara Finkelstein holds a B.S. in computer science from Florida Atlantic University where she focused on methods in machine learning and project development. Danit's role as Project Director brings to light her ability to manage complex, multidimensional projects and teams.

Joel earned his PhD in Psychology from Princeton University. His research focuses on using machine learning and big data approaches to track, expose and combat antisemitism and other forms of hate. Working with governments, intelligence, law enforcement and civil society, his research has been featured in the New Yorker, CNN, BBC, NPR and several prominent outlets. He aims to use these experience in fighting hate to innovate methods and platforms to foster civic life and nurture positive norms.