Ben Wacks

Ben grew up in South Florida and earned his Bachelor's in Political Science and Jewish Studies at Florida Atlantic University. Since then, Ben has planted his roots in the Jewish community here in DC. Ben is an educator at the Gan HaYeled Pre School at Adas Israel Congregation. He volunteered teaching English in Israel with TALMA: The Israel Program For Excellence in English. He enjoys to travel and of course spend time with his three nieces in FL. Ben currently serves on the 2239 Steering Committee with Washington Hebrew Congregation. On the side, Ben tutors students in preparation for their B'nai Mitzvah here in DC and in other communities around the country as a mentor with Hebrew Helpers. He is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Education at Trinity Washington University.