Shay, the manager of Yahad in the community a Jewish identity program at the Or Torah Stone network. Shai is also a member of Tzohar Rabbis organization, in which he conducts wedding ceremonies and is a member of Rabbis Online, a closed group specializing in significant writing on social networks. Prior to his current position he served as head of the Israeli program at the Neshamat- Beit Midrash that teaches about 60 students every year (following their military or national service) and includes intensive Jewish studies. He is one of the founders of Lapidot, a pre-military prep for religious women. Shay holds a B.A. in psychology from the Open University and an M.A. in Hebrew literature from the Hebrew University and the Lander Institute. He lives in Ma’ale Mikhmas.