she serves on the Boards of Directors for The Jewish Education Project, Moishe House and The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies. Dammara also sits on the Israeli Judaism committee with UJA Federation of New York and serves as the Chair of JFNAs National JEDI Giving Circle. A member of National Women’s Philanthropy, she is a proud Lion of Judah and also serves on the Moed Leadership Board. Dammara is a Pardes Educators Program alumna and was the Head Elementary Jewish Studies teacher at Rodeph Sholom School in Manhattan. One of New York Jewish Week’s 36 Under 36, Dammara received The Jewish Education Project’s 2021 Robert M. Sherman Young Pioneers Award. She was a participant in The Jewish Education Project’s Byachad Fellowship for Jewish Educators of Color and is also an alumna of the Qushiyot Fellowship.

Dammara is an innovator. She created and facilitates Rosh Chodesh experiences for women of colour through At the Well. She recently founded Tel Aviv Sound Bath, an immersive sound meditation experience. Recognizing that food and drink are integral components of culture and identity that reflect our histories and traditions, Dammara founded Jewish Cocktails, which offers Torah-based Kosher mixology classes, featured in American Whiskey magazine. A culinary school graduate, she worked at Jean George’s ABCv and Eleven Madison Park.

In an era marked by increasing isolation, busyness, and loneliness, Dammara's current work is focused on enhancing both personal wellness and social belonging through the creation and facilitation of unique immersive experiences that guide people on journeys of self-discovery and exploration of their Jewish identities.

Dammara and her husband Sam made Aliya in 2021 and they currently split their time between New York and Israel. They enthusiastically host Shabbat meals, holiday events and wine tastings at their home in Tel Aviv. Dammara is passionate about Jewish education, strengthening communities, and building bridges between Israel and the Diaspora.