Rabbi Dr. Kenneth Brander is President and Rosh HaYeshiva of Ohr Torah Stone, a global network of 32 educational and social initiatives. An accomplished innovator in Jewish education and community building, he previously served as Vice President at Yeshiva University, where he enhanced student life, global service learning, and Israel advocacy. As senior rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue, he oversaw its growth from 60 to over 600 families, established Jewish institutions like The Katz Yeshiva High School, and developed the Hahn Judaic Campus. Rabbi Brander holds a Ph.D. in philosophy and comparative literature, has published extensively on Jewish law and thought, and is a sought-after speaker worldwide. Since making Aliya in 2018, he resides in Jerusalem with his wife, Rachel, and their family.