About Us

IsraelExperts has been organizing the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) student missions to Israel for several years.
AIPAC recognized the contributions of Joe Perlov, President of IsraelExperts, at the AIPAC Campus Awards Dinner held during its
annual Policy Conference in Washington. The plaque states, "With deep appreciation for your accomplishments on behalf of the U.S.-Israel relationship on campus."

IsraelExperts is proud to be the recipient of this award from AIPAC, as well as multple awards for excellence from Taglit-Birthright Israel for quality programming and exceptional service.  Joe Perlov remarked, "Official recognition is wonderful, but we all know the secret behind this pat on the back: delivering our very best for each client day in and day out."

Joe Perlov
President

Joe has worked extensively with Diaspora organizations and communities, establishing programs in Israel and Europe. He has over 30 years experience in informal Jewish education and Israel travel programs, and is sought out as an expert facilitator and designer of group, youth and community initiatives in Israel and abroad.

Steve Jaffe
Director of Operations

A recognized leader in the Israel travel industry, Steve has worked in all spheres of travel and served as the Director of Operations of Israel's leading tour operator for ten years before joining IsraelExperts.

Gia Arnstein
Director, IsraelExperts Taglit-Birthright Israel Program

Gia was born in New Jersey, made Aliyah with her family in 1988, and grew up in Beer Sheva. Gia holds a bachelors degree from Ben-Gurion University in Social Sciences and Contemporary History of Israel. Her passion is working with people and creating substantive mifgash (encounter) experiences between participants and the Israeli soldiers.

Roslyn Roucher
Senior Educator

Ros coordinated adult learning at Congregation Sinai in Milwaukee and was P2K Director for the Jewish Federation. Ros holds the designation of R.J.E from NATE and has an M.A. in Jewish Education from the Rhea Hirsch School of Education, HUC-JIR and a B.A. from Brandeis University.