Phyllis Folb

PHYLLIS FOLB is the Founder/Executive Director of the American Israel Gap Year Association which specializes in making the breadth of Israel Gap Year opportunities known and relevant to students across the denominational spectrum. Folb has previously published articles in The Jerusalem Post and the Jewish Journal, where she was a recipient of the Journal’s “Mensch” honor. She became a college counselor for teens after thirty years working in public relations for entertainment and non-profits, specializing in arts, education, and Jewish organizations. She is a sought after guest for TV, radio, and print.

Since founding AIGYA in 2013, Phyllis Folb has dedicated herself to advocating for the Israel Gap Year as a post-secondary educational necessity. She herself has been called “the ultimate Israel Gap Year Program resource.” Folb has previously published articles in The Jerusalem Post and the Jewish Journal, where she was a recipient of the Journal’s “Mensch” honor. She is a sought after guest for TV, radio, and print. Phyllis is available to speak at conferences, events, and webinars on the topics of benefits of Gap Year programs, and the details of spending an Israel-based Gap Year.