Yisroel Bass

Garden Educator, Monsey, NY

Yisroel is an experienced educator, farmer, and passionate Yiddish enthusiast. He co-runs the Yiddish Farm Educational Center with his wife, Yonit, where they cultivate organic spelt and wheat for Shmura Matzah and host educational programs for thousands of visitors each year. At GrowTorah, Yisroel teaches in several gardens, contributes to curriculum design, and serves as the resident farmer.

He divides his time between his home in Monsey, NY, and The Yiddish Farm in New Hampton, NY, alongside his wife and their children. Together, they enjoy sailing during the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter.