
Yotam Wolk is the Senior Shaliach (Emissary) of the Jewish Agency to RootOne and The iCenter. In his current role, Yotam focuses on cultivating meaningful relationships, developing strategic partnerships, and facilitating educational sessions with communities across North America. His work aims to deepen connections between Israel and the Jewish world through experiential, values-driven engagement.
Yotam has worked extensively with Jewish summer camps, both as a staff member and as a trainer for Israeli participants preparing to join camp communities through the Jewish Agency. He also served as the Jewish Agency Israel Fellow at Yale University, where he helped strengthen Israel education and Jewish life on campus. Yotam holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs and Communications from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a Master’s degree in Israel Education from the George Washington University.
What are you happiest doing outside of work?
I very much like to spend my time playing, but mostly watching, all kinds of sports. I have been a supporter of Maccabi Haifa since I was young, and my favorite pastime is watching a good soccer or basketball game with friends. In my spare time, I also have my own sports podcast, giving me more opportunities to talk about my favorite thing!

Israeli Music Playlists
Music can capture a mood, express complex emotions, and make us feel like we are traveling in space and time. It’s an essential part of creating an immersive educational experience. We offer both general Israeli ...
LEARN MORE

Israel Conversation Guide
Navigating challenging conversations around Israel isn’t a new concept, but sometimes there is a tendency to focus on the events of the day, rather than the bigger picture. How can we as educators link timely ...
LEARN MORE