Hello, I am Monica Brustein from Yizre'el in the Gilboa. In 1998, I made Aliyah from Brazil with my husband Claudio and my daughter Karen. Two years later, our son Benny was born. Now 18, Benny is a soldier in the IDF. A year ago, I became a proud grandmother! I work at the marketing department of a jewelry factory. I love cooking, baking and hosting my friends at home. I am very excited and proud to be part of this delegation and hope to host you all at the kibbutz one day as well.

Shalom! I am Meir Dahan, married to Tirzah and father to Omer. I was born in Jaffa and after my army service and a trip around the world, Tirtza and I build our home together at Gan-Ner, in the Gilboa. I was active in the Israeli-Scouts for many years. For the past 20 years, I have worked at a clothing company that I own. My hobbies are cooking, playing music, spend time with my family and travel in and overseas.

Hi! My name is Orly Sela and I have lived my whole life in the shadow of the beautiful Gilboa Mountains. I am a dance instructor in various styles, and I specialize in teaching Parkinson’s disease patients. I also teach dance to Jewish and Arab children and elderly people in nursing homes. I truly believe in the healing power of dancing, and think that everyone should dance!

Shalom, I am Yuval Brill, I live in Kibbutz Ichud in the Gilboa. I am married to Maya and father of 3, Hilla, Naama and Amit. I teach film making at the local high school and also make and edit movies. I love listening to music, especially Hebrew songs, I play the piano and sing during ceremonies and cultural events in and outside the kibbutz. I have managed the culture committee of our kibbutz for a number of years and gained a lot of experience in producing cultural events for a multi-generational community.

Hello! My name is Ora Haviv-Magal, I am married and have three daughters. I was born and raised in Ram On, an Israeli settlement in the Gilboa. I work with people with special needs. I love my country and love the place I live in. I love cooking, traveling, theater and I’m always happy to join a good party.