Molly Wernick joined JLV in 2023. She leads the jkidphilly team at Jewish Learning Venture, with nearly two decades of expertise as a Jewish community builder and experiential educator. She’s worked with top national Jewish organizations like Jewish Federations of North America and Repair the World, as well as local favorites like Habonim Dror Camp Galil and Tribe 12 in Philadelphia. Molly‘s creative work has been published in the pages of Hey Alma, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Lilith Magazine, and the 2014 textbook Experience and Jewish Education.

She holds an MA in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a BA in Speech Communication and Women’s Studies from Ithaca College. Currently, she lives in South Philadelphia with her husband, baby, toddler, and dog named Ducky. Molly loves listening to podcasts and audiobooks, singing to her kids, seeing friends, and spending time with her extended family in Elkins Park.