Former West Bank Mayor David Rubin

David Rubin is the former mayor of Shiloh, Israel—in the region of Samaria, known to much of the world as the West Bank. He is the founder and president of Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund—dedicated to easing the trauma of children who have been victims of terrorist attacks. The not-for-profit also focuses its efforts on rebuilding the biblical heartland of Israel. The Fund was established after Rubin and his three-year-old son were wounded in a vicious terrorist attack while driving home from Jerusalem. He vowed to retaliate—not with hatred or anger, but with compassion—in order to affect positive change for Israel and its people. A featured speaker throughout the United States and in Israel, David Rubin has appeared on national and international radio and television programs. Prior to his current activities, Rubin learned crucial lessons during the 25-year period that he spent as an educator in the United States and Israel. He instructed students in college, elementary school, and all ages in-between; and thrived on the challenge of relating to children of varying ages and backgrounds. Rubin believes that the ability to adapt and relate to others and to think openly and honestly about every issue are essential skills—ideas that he also instilled in his students. Rubin’s previous book, God, Israel, and Shiloh: Returning to the Land, recounts the struggles and the triumphs of Israel’s complex history. He also illustrates the inspiring journey of the people of Israel returning to their biblical heartland, with all of the difficult challenges that they have faced. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Rubin returned to his religious roots as a young adult and moved to Israel at the age of 35. He is proud of his dual citizenship and spends most of his time living in Israel, but often travels to the United States on speaking tours. David Rubin currently resides in Israel with his wife and children on a hilltop overlooking the site of Ancient Shiloh