David Helfand
Director of Youth Engagement, Aspiring Jewish Educator, and Sports Lover in Washington, DC
David Helfand was born in raised in Kansas City. A product of the Jewish Day School system, David was an active participant in USY where he held many leadership positions. Following high school, David was a participant on Nativ: College Leadership Program in Israel, studying at the Conservative Yeshiva and volunteering. David attended the American Jewish University in Los Angeles and graduated in May of 2014 with a degree in Jewish Studies. While in Los Angeles, David was very active at UCLA Hillel and worked at at two local synagogues. After graduation, David spent a year in Israel as a madrich, staff member, for Nativ. David has spent every summer since 2010 working for USY Summer Programs. David loves spending time with his niece and nephew, cooking, traveling and is a die hard sports fan! David is looking forward to a new adventure on the East Coast and is excited to join the Congregation Har Shalom family as Director of Youth Engagement.