One of the best decisions I ever made was to sign-up to RSY-Netzer’s hadracha course back in 2002.

Since then I have been determined to take full advantage of every benefit being a youth leader in the Reform Jewish community can bring. My new role as Radlett & Bushey’s Youth Worker is a wonderful opportunity to energise the youngest members of our Synagogue and to engage them fully in Jewish life at Radlett.

I attended RBRS cheder, went to Cubs in the back hall, was Barmitzvah by our previous Rabbi Alex, took the GCSE course, and attended a whole host of clubs and events during my earlier years. I see my new role as being part of those experiences again, making them as good as they can be for those growing up in our community today.

I ran the hadracha (leadership) course at RBRS last year, and have been heavily involved with RSY-Netzer for nine years, including a spell as Movement Worker in their offices from April to September 2008. I led on Shemesh four times, took Israel Tour in 2007, was one of the Rashim (heads) of Atid, the 15 year-olds' camp, in 2008, and took on a similar role this year on the 13 year-olds’ camp, Emunah.

In my other life, I graduated from the University of York in 2007, with a BA in Politics & Economics and have worked for a charity, a think tank, a lobby group and in the office of an MP. I recently became Campaigns & Communications Manager for RenéCassin, a Human Rights NGO based at the Jewish Social Action Hub in West Hampstead.

My first aim at Radlett is to reignite youth provision for our youngest members. In October, I will kick-start two youth clubs, providing a regular place for our 5-7 and 8-11 year-olds to create friendships and have Jewish experiences that will stay with them into their teenage years.

Every age group should have a means through which they can engage with the Synagogue on an informal level, which is why I am particularly excited to be running events for Barmitzvah-age members, and overseeing the New York trip, with Rabbi David, for those in years 9 and 10. I also hope many of our older teenagers take part in the hadracha course and remain involved before and during their time at university.

I cannot wait to get started with the development of youth provision at RBRS. I hope to meet as many young members of the community as possible at the upcoming High Holy Days, where, as well as running a series of exciting programmes, I want to get to know you all and let you know more about the bright future of youth provision at our Synagogue.