We are excited to honor Ziva and Dovi Plattner at this year’s Comedy Night!

Born and raised in Israel, Ziva proudly served in the Israeli Defense Forces before moving with her family to Los Angeles in 1999. A passionate and devoted educator with over 35 years of teaching experience, she has spent more than two decades at YULA Boys and Girls High Schools, where she currently serves as Department Chair and Coordinator of the Hebrew Language Department at YULA Girls Division.

Ziva has inspired generations of students to connect deeply with the Hebrew language and the land of Israel. She holds advanced degrees in Art Therapy and Hebrew as a Second Language, and brings a unique dimension to her teaching as a Master Tapping and Holistic Therapy Practitioner. Through her innovative blend of education, art, and healing, Ziva nurtures emotional growth, creativity, and self-awareness in her students.

Dovi, the owner of a successful insurance agency specializing in employee benefits, is equally dedicated to helping others. With a genuine passion for service, he has built his career around improving lives and supporting businesses in caring for their employees. Since moving to the U.S. 26 years ago, Dovi has become a pillar of his community, valued for his warmth, generosity, and his love of connecting with people.

Together, Ziva and Dovi are the proud parents of three YULA graduates and are blessed with a growing family of grandchildren.

It is for their lifelong commitment to learning, their passion for Jewish education, and their steadfast support of YULA that we are privileged to honor them.

Please join us in celebrating Ziva and Dovi!