Or Shemer is a passionate educator committed to creating honest and interactive approaches to fostering connections with, and a deeper understanding of, Israeli society, culture, and geopolitics, and to identifying the role these relationships play in shaping Jewish identity. She is a Wexner-Davidson Fellow and a certified Israeli tour guide. She holds an M.A. in Israel Education from the George Washington University and a B.A. in Israel Studies from the University of Haifa.
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When Tilly and I got married, we merged the Hebrew letters of our previous family names (Vichnizer and Shames) and created a new name with a Hebrew meaning. Shemer (שמר) is the root of lishmor (לשמור) and leshamer (לשמר), to protect and preserve. It is also the Hebrew word for yeast, which adds a meaningful layer of nourishment and growth to our familial identity.
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