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About Sinai

Leor Sinai lives with his family in Tel Aviv, Israel. Originally from New York, Sinai and his family moved to Israel in 2011. Sinai is an Influencer whose interests include Education Diplomacy, Leadership Development, and Institutional Advancement. He has traveled around the world, building bridges and strategies for collaboration.

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Sinai Strategies Suggests: Fake It Till You Make It? Why Not Just Be You?

By Leor Sinai | June 17, 2025

We’ve all heard the advice: “fake it till you make it.” It rolls off the tongue with the confidence of conventional wisdom, promising that pretending to be something we’re not will eventually transform us into that very thing. But here’s a radical question worth considering: Why fake it at all? Why not simply be you?…

The New Middle East: Israel’s Path to Regional Transformation

By Leor Sinai | June 17, 2025

History is unfolding before our eyes. We are witnessing the emergence of a fundamentally transformed Middle East, with Israel ascending as the region’s dominant power. Still engaged in a multi-front battle for survival and now in direct conflict with Iran, Israel is pioneering a new era of regional dynamics. While global diplomatic strategies have traditionally…

October 6th vs. October 8th: At the Intersection of Before and After

By Leor Sinai | May 19, 2025

This is the calling of our time. We must reimagine our identity not just as Jews in diaspora but as members of the global People of Israel – Am Yisrael. We must acknowledge that the challenges facing Israel are challenges facing us all. We must strengthen our connections to our heritage, our homeland, and each other. Like salmon swimming upstream against the current, we have always defied easy paths. Today’s struggles, both external threats and internal divisions, require the same determination and courage that have sustained us throughout our history.

A Global Zionist Citizenship
My hope is that we as a collective awaken, focus on what binds us rather than what separates us, and leapfrog Zionism into an era Herzl and our ancestors could only dream of. Moving forward will require us to let go of the past – not forgetting our past – but willing to move forward from it and into a globalized perception of self, a global Zionist citizenship.
As no longer a people scattered in exile, but as a nation among nations, we must see ourselves through a global prism. Only then will we be successful in reclaiming, redefining, and re-educating Zionism, our destiny, succeeding in the delivery of l’dor va’dor, from generation to generation.
The intersection where we stand offers a choice: fragmentation vs unity, despair vs hope, retreat vs engagement. By choosing to strengthen our collective identity, by prioritizing Tikun Israel, and by practicing ahavat chinam, we can ensure that Am Yisrael’s journey continues for generations to come.
The better days ahead aren’t guaranteed—they require our commitment, our action, and our belief that we, the People of Israel, will not only survive this historical moment but emerge from it stronger and more united than before.
Am Yisrael Chai is not just a slogan, it is a way of life

Language Matters:

By Leor Sinai | May 8, 2025

The current state of Israel education often emphasizes advocacy over education, creating a reactive rather than proactive approach. This paper argues for evolving Israel experiential learning to incorporate diverse opinions, create spaces for dialogue, and offer shared experiences that advance both universal and particularly Jewish values.

Sinai Strategies: Education Diplomacy in Action

By Leor Sinai | April 21, 2025

Sinai Strategies is a think and do agency that seeks to advance purpose driven global causes as a cultural interpreter between potential collaborators. Its approach is anchored in Education Diplomacy. The foundation of this approach rests on the following key principles: Expected Outcomes are framed by the following: 1. Negotiation and Influence 2. Cross-Cultural Leadership…

Isra-el: Struggling with Purpose – An Educational Framework

By Leor Sinai | April 21, 2025

Key aspects of this new framework include: The article frames this approach as “new-old” – drawing from ancient traditions and biblical sources while applying them to contemporary educational challenges, particularly in the context of modern Israel and post-October 7th realities. Beyond the Classroom: The Power of Experiential Learning Transmission of Jewish continuity and Israel connectivity…

A Passover Letter: From Sinai to Zion

By Leor Sinai | April 6, 2025

As we prepare for this year’s Passover Seder, we reflect on the profound journey from slavery to freedom that defines our people. The Exodus story resonates deeply today as we witness the eternal struggle between darkness and light that has followed the Jewish people throughout history. Duality and Contradictions Duality and contradictions are found throughout…

Am Yisrael Chai: It’s not a slogan, it is a way of life

By Leor Sinai | December 25, 2024

I remember growing up as a kid in Brooklyn singing the Am Yisrael Chai chant, we’d sing it with great excitement and with great pride. And then I remember myself as a young adult, growing into my career as a professional Jew working for various nonprofits, always ending my talks, and my social media posts,…

Tikun Israel precedes Tikun Olam

By Leor Sinai | October 14, 2024

A New-Old Approach At this very moment Am Yisrael finds itself at an intersection of existential proportions. October 7th, 2023 isn’t just any day, it is the day. It is the day when the People of Israel, Global Jewry, came to question their existence, again. How did we get here? Years of political instability and…

Movement of The People

By Leor Sinai | August 5, 2024

What was once “Never Again”, is happening again except this time around it is different. Unlike our ancestors who confronted humanity’s worse for 2,000 years, 1948 ushered in a new reality—Israel. The manifestation of the age-old dream to return and be free in our home, l’hiyot am chofshi b’artzeinu, is a game changer and we are holding on for dear life.  

Testimonials

Dearest Leor - My daughter told me that you were so amazing. She called me on such a high. That you inspired them to know who they are, what they can be, to use these experiences to move forward and empower those around them to be proud, live a meaningful life and do everything they can to support Israel and live a proud Jewish life. THANK YOU SO MUCH for making yourself available to share your wisdom and energy with them. You have moved the needle. These kids are forever changed. And the imprint you had on them and the tachles you taught them will no doubt affect change. Keep doing what you’re doing. The world depends on it!

Micki Mizrachi

Leor and I have known each other for over twenty-five years. He is an amazing force with a contagious personality that inspires everyone he connects with to rise up and be better. When he challenged me to participate on the AMHSI Board, I couldn't say no. He has strategic vision and leadership and I always look forward to our next conversation.

Karl

Managing Director, Investor, Board Member

Leor is one of the most inspiring and engaging individuals I have ever come across! He is one of a kind, and is an asset to any company he is a part of. He is a true treasure. Leor is very strategic, and thinks outside of the box. He is extremely outgoing and personable. Leor makes everyone around him comfortable. Due to his incredible intuition he is a world class fundraiser. I learned so much from him.

Lisa

JNF, Director

Hi Leor, It’s Eileen from the Faculty Fellowship. In my eyes, you have always been the epitome of what a rabbi. Your character, integrity and charisma are the qualities that will help you to achieve all your hopes and dreams. You are here on this earth to make a difference. Please know, you impacted the lives of the Faculty Fellowship professors and I continue to have faith and be inspired by your message you shared with the professors.

Eileen

Leor, Your enthusiasm for the work was infectious, a fundamental aspect of any work if success is to be achieved. Your energy, your love for Am Yisrael changes lives. We need people whose souls are on fire because these are the individuals who help a nation grow and challenge the nation to elevate itself in its own eyes.

Michael

Rabbi Leor Sinai is a leader in every sense of the word. He has vision, passion and determination to make the organized Jewish community as successful and progressive as can be. He is principled in all his thoughts and actions. Rabbi Sinai is a pleasure to work with an always brings a positive voice to the conversation. I recommend him for any new project or program one wants to start because he will surely add dynamism to anything he does.

Gabrielle

United Way

Rabbi Leor Sinai is a wonderful professional and an inspired leader. He cares deeply about the mission of the Jewish Lens and about linking as many people as possible to their Jewish roots. He is truly a joy to work with.

Harlene

Covenant Foundation

I first met Leor through our parents' friendship when we were young kids. 15 years later and completely by chance I found myself working together with Leor. Several years later Leor took a vital role in my wedding. Leor is truly one of a kind!

Ronen

I can not say enough great things about this man. Rabbi Leor Sinai is a caring, Intelligent, insightful person who focuses all of his efforts into making the world a better place. The way in which he accomplishes this is the amazing part. He does through individual relationships. I have the pleasure of knowing many people in Rabbi Sinai's life, and I believe that each and everyone has been changed for the better, in one way or another simply by having him in their lives. I have used him on a professional level acting as the officiant/Rabbi in marring my wife, both civilly and Religiously. I have consulted with him on other personal matters related to Religion and Non religious subject. The only thing I regret now, is that he lives in Israel and I don't get to see him nearly as much as I would like. But he is where he needs to be to do the most good for himself, his family, his friends and his colleges.

Addi

My husband and I were fortunate to be introduced to Rabbi Sinai by a colleague of mine who had attended a marriage ceremony performed by him. Rabbi Sinai performed a beautiful ceremony for us in November 2008. Prior to the ceremony he made extra effort to get to know us both individually and as a couple; plus was a wonderful guide and partner in creating a meaningful "tailor made" ceremony. We received numerous compliments from family and friends (both Jewish and non Jewish) on how lovely and warm our ceremony was. Without hesitation we highly recommend Rabbi Sinai.

Laura

Few people can light up a room and draw everyone's attention like Leor. He is one of the most passionate individuals I know with a talent of being able to command a room like no one else. I have known Leor for over 20 years. He is a good person, friend and colleague. I wish him much luck as he continues to follow his path and follow his dreams.

Stephen

JNF-USA

Rabbi Leor Sinai is a creative, positive individual who brings a tremendous amount of enthusiasm and energy to everything he does. He would make a welcome addition to any working environment. The Jewish Lens

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