Born in Scotland, Ben is a gay Jewish author and internationally renowned educator focussing on Jewish identity, combating antisemitism and raising awareness of the Holocaust. His first book, Jewish Pride: Rebuilding a People, was released to great international acclaim in February 2021.

 

Currently based in Hong Kong, Ben now heads up the Humanities Team at an American International School and lectures on antisemitism at Hong Kong universities. 

 

His desire to educate extends out of the classroom and he runs monthly educational webinars focusing on different topics connected to Jewishness and carries out speaking engagements to countless organization all over the world.

 

He also works with a variety of organization and companies, in a diverse set of sectors advocating for Jewish voices. Along with his teaching, educational webinars, and speaking engagements, he runs training for educational institutions, private companies, non-profit organizations and consults on documentary film projects.

Through his work, he aims to educate, inspire and empower both Jewish and non-Jewish people all over the world.