About Us

DIGITAL COMMUNITY IS COMMUNITY. LOST TRIBE leverages new media TO BUILD A STRONGER JEWISH FUTURE.

We project a joyful and inspiring love of being Jewish into the media that influence the next generation—as they shape their relationship to Judaism and Israel. At at time of rising antisemitism and anti-Zionism, Lost Tribe provides safe spaces online for over 200,000 young Jews from around the world to connect, learn, and build Jewish identity and pride.

MISSION & VISION

LOST TRIBE BUILDS JEWISH IDENTITY AND PRIDE, AND DEEPENS CONNECTIONS BETWEEN YOUNG JEWS WORLDWIDE.

Mission

Lost Tribe leverages the power of new media to cultivate Jewish life, spread knowledge, and strengthen Israel-Diaspora bonds, connecting and empowering the next generation to lead vibrant Jewish lives and overcome antisemitism with Jewish pride, identity, and joy.

Vision

Lost Tribe works toward a world in which all young Jews feel a connection to Israel, enjoy a strong network of Jewish friends, develop literacy about Jewish holidays, rituals, and values, and embrace both the joy and responsibility of being part of a broader Jewish community.

how we do it

Delivering vibrant—and viral—Jewish experiences, every day.

Our large and growing community of young Jews connect through daily interactions on social media, online chat hubs, livestreamed holiday celebrations and Israel-themed video games. We provide safe spaces to express Jewish pride, foster a love for Israel, and connect over shared cultural experiences and Jewish learning.

Our model doesn’t just engage—it delivers measurable outcomes. Research by Rosov Consulting affirms that “Lost Tribe’s Jewish impact is considerable. Across many indicators, Lost Tribe users benefit in a way that is comparable to youth in brick-and-mortar youth-serving organizations.”

Meet the team

Lenny Silberman

  • Lenny has been an innovator in creating Jewish identity-building experiences for over four decades. His career includes key roles in Jewish camping and as Continental Director of the JCC Maccabi Games. He believes every young Jew deserves an invitation to Jewish life that speaks their language.

Pete Shevenell

  • Pete works closely with the CEO to shape strategic direction, oversee development initiatives, and lead Jewish education efforts. An M² Senior Educators Cohort Fellow, Pete has a deep commitment to innovative Jewish learning. Prior to Lost Tribe, he served as Creative Director at JCC Association for nearly two decades.

Brian Soileau

  • Brian directs Lost Tribe’s programming, social media, content, and administrative department, and has been instrumental in the evolution and success of these departments. Prior to Lost Tribe, he was Assistant Executive Director at the New Orleans JCC, and a Consultant at JCC Association of North America.

Stefan Teodosic

  • Stefan works with the CEO and COO to design strategies, manage change, and navigate growth. He was formerly Executive Director of Beber Camp, Perlman Camp and the Perlman Retreat Center, and spent several years working in strategic financial services at American Express. Stefan currently serves on the Moishe House Chair Council and the board of Upstart, and is a Professor of Management at Spertus and Hebrew Union College.  

Jody Braunig

  • Jody Braunig, LMSW, CFRE, has career highlights including positions at Tulane Hillel and the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans, as well as seven years as Executive Director of Girls on the Run New Orleans. Jody has been recognized with awards including Gambit’s 40 Under 40, Young Leadership Council’s Role Model Award and the Charlie Award from Birthright Israel.

Jillian Katz

  • Jillian is a graduate of the Zelikow School of Jewish Nonprofit Management at HUC LA and was formerly Director of Family Engagement at Jewish Federation of Orange County, CA. She believes the Jewish community deserves to be a great place to work, and can’t imagine fulfilling that personal mission anywhere but Lost Tribe.

Jake Laumann


  • Jake is a startup professional and entrepreneur who has worked in the esports and video gaming industry for 7+ years. Jake leads Lost Tribe’s Jewish & Israel Game Design Studio, and drives its ever-expanding offerings of programs, content, and communities. 

Spencer Solomon

  • Spencer develops strategy and works with content creators, graphic designers, and video-editing teams to connect with Jewish teens and young adults through social media and original video content. He plays a leading role in defining Lost Tribe’s brand and its strategy to transform powerful social media algorithms into drivers of vibrant Jewish community. 

Jesse Shrier

  • Jesse heads up Lost Tribe’s major events and livestreams, using TikTok Live and Instagram Live to bring deeper moments of connection and observance around Jewish holidays and values to the teens and young adults who love our social media. Jesse is a lifelong Jewish camper and counselor and is deeply involved in his local JCC community.

Noa Solomon

  • As a Lost Tribe content creator, Noa is a Jewish role model for young Jews across the world. Behind the scenes, she runs point on Lost Tribe’s social media operations and  content management. Noa is a lifelong Jewish camper and counselor, involved in her temple in NYC and passionate about Israel, where she volunteered post-10/7 and has worked to promote the Nova Foundation.

Nikki Szweras

  • Nikki fosters vibrant virtual Jewish community by managing Lost Tribe’s Discord server—our online social space with thousands of members. Nikki ensures that all participants have a safe space online to be proudly Jewish and to engage in robust dialogue with their Jewish peers. Her work leads directly to daily mifgashim (encounters) between Israeli and Diaspora Jews, as well as to the formation of lifelong Jewish friendships.

  • Jake develops and leads collaborative social media campaigns with Jewish influencers, helping expand Lost Tribe’s reach and bringing positive Jewish role models to an ever-broader audience. Jake is also a popular Lost Tribe content creator and beloved personality in our Discord community. He is a proud alum of Camp Ramah Canada.   

Jake Offenheim

Board of Directors

Jeffrey M. Solomon

  • Jeffrey Solomon is the President, TD Cowen; Vice Chair, TD Securities; and Executive Vice President, TD Bank Group. Jeff has a long history of service to the Jewish community, and serves on the boards of the Foundation for Jewish Camp and Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Inc. 

Lisa Brill

  • Lisa serves as Vice Chair of the Brill Family Charitable Trust and is a long-standing Board and executive committee member of JCC Association. In addition, Lisa is Chair of the JCC Maccabi Games and has previously held the role of president and trustee at the Marcus JCC in Atlanta.

Michael Kogon

  • Michael Kogon is the CMO/CTO at Pull-A-Part, the largest privately owned self-serve used auto parts retailer in the U.S. Michael is also committed to the Atlanta community, serving on various boards, including the Atlanta Jewish Federation. He has been recognized with multiple awards, including the 2004 Small Business Person of the Year and the 2005 Entrepreneur of the Year. 

Kyle Solomon

  • Jeremy Samuels is the Regional President at Victory Packaging. With a background that includes leadership roles at United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast and the JCC of Houston, Jeremy brings a wealth of experience in business development, sales management, packaging, account management, and purchasing. 

Robyn Barsky

  • Robyn is a seasoned career and leadership coach with over 20 years of experience in marketing, operations, and executive roles across both corporate and non-profit sectors. Previously, Robyn served as SVP/COO of the Jewish Funders Network.

Jeremy Samuels

  • Kyle Solomon is a Senior Advisor at Whisper Advisors, a strategic advisory firm specializing in guiding early-stage startups and established global companies in the media, e-commerce, and consumer technology sectors. In addition to Lost Tribe,Kyle serves on the board of Temple Shaaray Tefila in Manhattan. 

Lenny Silberman

  • Lenny has been an innovator in creating Jewish identity-building experiences for over four decades. His career includes key roles in Jewish camping and as Continental Director of the JCC Maccabi Games. He believes every young Jew deserves an invitation to Jewish life that speaks their language.

The Research

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Independent studies confirm that Lost Tribe is profoundly strengthening Jewish identity, connection, and community for tens of thousands of young Jews worldwide. Read the reports here: