April 2025 Community Update
What our community members are up to and how you can get involved
Here’s what’s new in our growing network:
✨ New Platforms & Communities
Tara Charne just joined a new platform for women in tech called Theanna and wanted to share it with others!
Check it out: vrlps.co/7ix2ksv
Connect with Tara → LinkedIn
Dean Kroker just launched a site for vibe coders and career seekers to speak with experts called Outpost.
Check it out: outpost.chat
Connect with Dean → LinkedIn or Outpost
💻 Engineers on the Move
Debbie Cohen is a frontend engineer from Venezuela, now based in NYC, and looking for her next role. She’s strong in React, TypeScript, Next.js, Tailwind, and GraphQL. She needs H-1B visa sponsorship, so if your company supports that—reach out!
GitHub: github.com/debbiecohen
Mendel Ben Shmuel just moved from Israel to the Miami–Fort Lauderdale area and is exploring Systems or Software Engineering roles. He’s a Technion grad with experience at KLA and Israel’s R&D Quantum Center.
Connect → LinkedIn
📣 Open to Work
Lynn Hazan is a seasoned digital marketer and storyteller who built a 50K+ following. After standing proudly with the Jewish community, she’s exploring new roles—especially with Jewish-friendly tech companies.
Let’s connect → LinkedIn
🎟️ Jewish Dating Event (NYC)
Elize Simon and her husband are hosting a Jewish-only night at their dating and authentic relating event in Chelsea on Monday, 3/24.
Expect communication tools, real connection, and a little bit of magic.
Tickets → Jewish Sincere Singles Social
Follow Elize on IG → @elize.simon
🚀 We’re Hiring
Sammy Cole at Beam is hiring a Partnerships Associate (US-based) to help expand Magic Notes, their AI-powered tool for social sector workers.
Apply: send your resume + LinkedIn to usa@beam.org
More info → beam.org
Dori Yona is hiring an experienced SDR (remote, US only) at SimpleClosure, a startup helping founders shut down companies.📍 Remote (U.S. only) | 💼 Full-time | ⏱ Start Immediately
Apply → simpleclosure.com
Connect with Dori → dori@simpleclosure.com
🌍 British Founder in NYC Needs Intros
Alex Stephany, founder of Magic Notes, just moved to NYC. The product’s been huge in the UK—and now he’s looking to grow US traction. Know social workers, community orgs, gov agencies, or others in the social services world?
Connect with Alex: alex@beam.org
LinkedIn → Alex Stephany
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Have a great week!
🌀 Team Jews in Tech