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Jack Cohen
North American Director of Education at Olami
Jack Cohen is an educator and community leader currently serving as the Director of Torah Education at the Hebrew Academy in Miami Beach, Florida. He previously held the position of North American Director of Education at Olami from September 2020 to August 2022. In this role, he focused on making Jewish wisdom accessible and engaging for young people, addressing their search for meaning and purpose in life.13
Cohen's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Physics and Philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as a Master of Education in Educational Design and the Psychology of Learning from Harvard University.1 His career has been dedicated to Jewish education, having also worked with organizations such as MEOR in various educational roles prior to his tenure at Olami.2
In addition to his professional work, Cohen is actively involved in community engagement and mentoring, emphasizing the importance of individualized education and personal growth.23 He resides in North Miami Beach with his family and continues to contribute to local Jewish education initiatives.2