As Director of Service Learning at Shalom Corps, Ovadia Sofer is responsible for implementation of education in programs. Ovadia was raised in London, and has been involved in education in the United States, England, and South Africa, where he developed educational resources, trained teachers, and coached upcoming leaders. As a community rabbi and Judaic Studies director, he worked tirelessly to make Jewish spaces more open and inclusive. Ovadia is committed to the global Jewish mission of repairing the world; he believes that wonderful things happen when we challenge ourselves by moving beyond our preconceived boundaries and engaging with people who seem different to ourselves, and that experience is the only true form of learning. He considers himself fortunate to have worked with many organizations that have worked toward these goals. Ovadia lives in the Judaean Mountains with his wife and five children, and is passionate about archaeology, hiking, and mixed martial arts.