Dr. Ben Zion “Benzy” Kogen is a leadership and education consultant with decades of experience in Jewish education and nonprofit leadership. A faculty member at the Melton School for Adult Jewish Studies (Hebrew University), he teaches widely on Jewish history, texts, ethics, and culture.
He has held senior roles at Camp Ramah, serves as Cantor at the Jewish Home for the Aging, and founded “Your Shabbat Guest” to enrich Shabbat experiences. An acclaimed educator, he has taught learners of all ages across North America.
Benzy has held numerous community leadership positions, including with the USCJ Board of Directors, and holds degrees from Columbia University, the Jewish Theological Seminary, and Teachers College. In 2023, he received an Honorary Doctorate from JTS. He lives in Reseda, CA, with his wife, three children, and seven grandchildren.
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