Ira is the director of Jewish life and learning at Rodeph Sholom School in New York City and spearheaded the process that defined and articulated the school's core values and Israel statement. He is a graduate of The iCenter Graduate Program in Israel Education at George Washington University and, since 2005, he has planned and led more than 25 transformative Israel experiences, including the capstone 8th grade Israel trip at Rodeph Sholom School, Jewish National Fund's Alternative Spring Break, and Taglit-Birthright Israel.