Amichai Lau-Lavie is the founder, executive and artistic director of Storahtelling. Amichai studied at various yeshivot, including the Shalom Hartman Institute and the Elul Center in Jerusalem. Between 1992 and 1996 he directed the summer programs at Melitz: the Jewish Zionist Centers in Jerusalem, focusing on the integration of Jewish education via the arts. His theatrical experience as a writer and performer includes the Theatre Company Jerusalem, The Acco Theatre Group in Israel and the Avodah Dance Ensemble in the U.S. Between 1997-2000 he served as Artist-in-Residence at Congregation B'nai Jeshurun in New York City. Amichai is a consultant to the Reboot Network, a member of the Synagogue 3000 Leadership Network , serves on the Advisory Council for the Six Points Fellowship, the Advisory Board for faithhouse manhattan , and the Boards of Directors of Zeek Magazine.
