Ruben Shimonov National Director of Sephardi House & Education at the American Sephardi Federation
Born in Uzbekistan, Ruben Shimonov is an educator, community builder, and artistic leader passionate about Jewish diversity and intercultural understanding. As a Bukharian Jew who belongs to the ancient Persian-speaking Jewish community of Central Asia, Ruben harnesses his own multilayered identity in his creative, educational, and entrepreneurial work. Find his work on Instagram via @_wordsinmotion_