GVURA Board Members USA

---

• Lt.      Col. (Res.) Dotan Dor, Entrepreneur | Zionist Leader | Social      Innovator
• Dotan Dor is a reserve officer and commander in the IDF Paratroopers Brigade. He began his military career in Battalion 202, rising through the ranks to serve as deputy battalion commander. A passionate social entrepreneur and dedicated leader, Dotan is

• Lt.      Col. (Res.) Dotan Dor, Entrepreneur | Zionist Leader | Social      Innovator
• Dotan Dor is a reserve officer and commander in the IDF Paratroopers Brigade. He began his military career in Battalion 202, rising through the ranks to serve as deputy battalion commander. A passionate social entrepreneur and dedicated leader, Dotan is driven by a profound sense of mission and a commitment to global impact.
• Originally from the agricultural village of Sde Eliezer in the Upper Galilee, Dotan is deeply rooted in the values of Zionist pioneering and love for the land of Israel. With over 38 years of military service—in active duty,      reserves, operational missions, education, and mentoring the next generation of commanders and soldiers—he has been twice awarded the prestigious Israel Defense Prize for his exceptional contributions to national security.
• Dotan is married to Orit and is the proud father of four. His daughter served as an officer in the IDF, and his son has been serving as a combat soldier in      Gaza for over two and a half years, continuing the family legacy of dedication and sacrifice.
• Today, Dotan is fully devoted to supporting IDF reservists as they transition      back into civilian life. Together with his closest comrades, he is forging      a unique path to build personal and collective resilience for combat      soldiers—especially those who fought on October 7th and have continued to serve on the front lines ever since.
• His innovative approach combines agriculture, volunteerism, and strong partnerships between American Jewry and Israel, creating a transformative framework for healing, connection, and shared purpose.
• Dotan’s      mission is to unite Jews in Israel and around the world in strengthening      the future of the State of Israel through meaningful action, deep      responsibility, and unwavering cross-border solidarity

• Dan Loberman, MD, is a highly experienced cardiac surgeon certified by the Israeli Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He earned his medical degree from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in 2002. In 2010, Dr. Loberman received his certification in cardiothoracic surgery after completing his residency at Tel Aviv Medical Center, whe

• Dan Loberman, MD, is a highly experienced cardiac surgeon certified by the Israeli Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He earned his medical degree from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in 2002. In 2010, Dr. Loberman received his certification in cardiothoracic surgery after completing his residency at Tel Aviv Medical Center, where he earned prestigious awards such as the Ami Cohen Young Investigator in Cardiac Surgery award and the Hanoch Mildwidsky Outstanding Cardiac Surgery Resident award.
• Following his residency, Dr. Loberman completed a congenital cardiac surgery fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, in 2012, and an advanced adult cardiac surgery program (including a transcatheter intervention fellowship) at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, in 2013. He served as an attending cardiac surgeon at Brigham and Women's Hospital from 2013 to 2022.
• Before his medical career, Dr. Loberman served as a physician in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) in Unit 669, the elite search and rescue unit of the IDF, gaining invaluable experience in high-pressure, life-saving situations.
• Throughout his career, Dr. Loberman made significant contributions to cardiac surgery. Since 2013, as part of Brigham and Women's cardiac surgery division, he successfully established a minimally invasive mitral valve program and an atrial fibrillation hybrid procedure program at Cape Cod Hospital. He was appointed Director of Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery at Cape Cod Hospital in 2016, and later became the Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Cape Cod Hospital in 2019.
• Dr. Loberman has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters on topics such as mitral valve repair and replacement. He specializes in adult cardiac surgery, including coronary artery bypass, valve replacement and repair, aneurysm repair, and re-operative surgery, with particular interest in mitral valve repair and hybrid procedures for treating atrial fibrillation.

Rabbi Zakon – A Bridge Between Communities

Rabbi Zakon, the esteemed rabbi of the Plano, Texas community, is a truly special individual. With his genuine love for every person, his ability to connect, and his deep wisdom, he brings people together and builds lasting bridges between individuals and communities.

As someone who embodies thes

Rabbi Zakon – A Bridge Between Communities

Rabbi Zakon, the esteemed rabbi of the Plano, Texas community, is a truly special individual. With his genuine love for every person, his ability to connect, and his deep wisdom, he brings people together and builds lasting bridges between individuals and communities.

As someone who embodies these values, Rabbi Zakon is poised to make a meaningful contribution to Gevura. Through his unifying spirit and his deep familiarity with the traditions and values of American Jewish communities, he will help incorporate practices that draw even more people—both in Israel and the diaspora—closer to the vital mission of Gevura, supporting reservists, farmers, and frontline communities across Israel.

•  Aaron Erickson
  CPT (IDF Reserves)
  Leader of Supporters of Israel and the IDF
• Aaron Erickson was born and raised in the United States and made the courageous choice to join the Israel Defense Forces in 1988. Holding the rank of Junior Warrant Officer, he continues to serve in the IDF reserves and has demonstrated exceptional dedication—in

•  Aaron Erickson
  CPT (IDF Reserves)
  Leader of Supporters of Israel and the IDF
• Aaron Erickson was born and raised in the United States and made the courageous choice to join the Israel Defense Forces in 1988. Holding the rank of Junior Warrant Officer, he continues to serve in the IDF reserves and has demonstrated exceptional dedication—including over 250 days of combat service during the October 7th war. This follows an earlier injury sustained during Operation Defensive Shield in 2000.
• Aaron, who comes from a Christian family, now lives in Katzrin, in the Golan Heights. He leads Gvura’s outreach among Evangelical supporters of Israel and plays a central role in building bridges between Israel and its international allies.
• In addition to his military and advocacy work, Aaron is the owner of a construction company that builds American-style homes in northern Israel, bringing his heritage and vision into the Israeli landscape.
• His life story—a combination of faith, sacrifice, entrepreneurship, and leadership—is a true source of inspiration.

• Asaf Bar Natan is an MBA student at the prestigious Rice University in Houston, Texas, and one of the few individuals who has fought on both of the Jewish people’s major frontlines this past year - on the battlefield in Gaza and in the fight for Israel’s image on American campuses.
• He is 30 years old, married, and a reserve Captain in th

• Asaf Bar Natan is an MBA student at the prestigious Rice University in Houston, Texas, and one of the few individuals who has fought on both of the Jewish people’s major frontlines this past year - on the battlefield in Gaza and in the fight for Israel’s image on American campuses.
• He is 30 years old, married, and a reserve Captain in the elite IDF Egoz Unit. Asaf served as a Team Commander and Platoon Leader in Egoz and in the Golani Brigade’s 13th Battalion. After his military service, he worked as a Strategic Planner at the McCann advertising agency.
• On October 7, 2023, just two weeks after getting engaged, Asaf voluntarily served as an active reserve duty and joined the fighting forces in Gaza with his elite unit. From the battlefield, he continued his application process to Rice University’s top-tier MBA program - and was accepted. After getting married, he moved with his wife to the U.S., where he now plays an active role in pro-Israel advocacy efforts on campus and within the Jewish and Christian communities

Lihi Dor,  A Former physical & Shooting training headquarters for new immigrants from around the world 

Lihi brings both lived experience and professional dedication to her role as HR Manager at GVURA. She served as an officer in the Israeli army for three years, gaining deep insight into leadership, structure, and the unique challenges fa

Lihi Dor,  A Former physical & Shooting training headquarters for new immigrants from around the world 

Lihi brings both lived experience and professional dedication to her role as HR Manager at GVURA. She served as an officer in the Israeli army for three years, gaining deep insight into leadership, structure, and the unique challenges faced by those who serve.

Following her military service, she worked as an Assistant HR Manager at a private security company for a year and a half, where she supported recruitment, staff care, and organizational development in a fast-paced environment.

She is currently in her third year of an undergraduate degree at Hunter College, further expanding her knowledge in human behavior, organizational systems, and community support.

At GVURA, Lihi is committed to creating a respectful, healing-centered environment — ensuring that every veteran and team member feels valued, supported, and seen.