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Our Team
Founder and CEO
Rabbi
Ed Rosenthal
Born and raised in landlocked St. Louis, Rabbi Ed Rosenthal’s passion for the marine environment can only be attributed to watching “The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau” and reruns of “Sea Hunt” as a kid. When he was 16 years old, he asked his parents if he could learn to Scuba Dive. His mother’s response was: “If God meant for humans to be underwater, He would have given us gills.” So it wasn’t until a hiking trip in the Sinai during his first year of Rabbinical studies, that Ed had a chance to snorkel at Sharm el-Sheik. There he heard the call of the Sirens.
When he returned to the US to continue his studies in Cincinnati, he finally got his scuba certification. The Jewish tradition is filled with deep, spiritual teachings about water and the Sea, yet most Jews have not been exposed to this part of our heritage. Ed wants to show the wonders of the underwater world through Jewish eyes, while raising awareness about the myriad threats it faces. He believes that when Jews get involved in any issue, substantive change takes place. Tikkun HaYam was created in order to get the Jewish Community involved to Repair the Sea.
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Chief Operating Officer
Linda Wolf
Having grown up in Florida, Linda spent a lot of her childhood enjoying the beaches on both sides of the State. She has a great appreciation for the water and especially for the mission of Repair the Sea. Linda plans to become scuba-certified in the near future so she can spend more of her free time enjoying the wonders of the underwater world.
In her previous work experience, Linda was the director of operations for the local affiliate of an international non-profit organization. Prior to that, she worked as the director of marketing for both for-profit and non-profit organizations in the Tampa Bay area. She also previously managed her own marketing communications consulting firm.
Linda has served as a volunteer on the board of directors and executive board for local non-profit organizations, and has chaired numerous committees in her areas of expertise including marketing, finance, personnel, and operations.
Linda has a Bachelor of Science degree, Cum Laude, in Mathematics from Vanderbilt University, and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of South Florida. She also has a Bachelor of Science degree, Cum Laude, in Accounting from the University of South Florida.
Environmental Program Director
Erica Allen-Abraham
Born and raised in sunny South Florida, Erica has been captivated by the ocean and its vibrant ecosystems from a young age. Erica is a PADI divemaster, underwater photographer and videographer, and runs two saltwater aquariums in her home.
Her dedication to environmental advocacy led her to serve on the City of Boca Raton Environmental Advisory Board for multiple years, striving to safeguard the environment she cherishes. Erica's academic journey includes earning a double degree in Marine Affairs and Communication from The University of Rhode Island in 2016, followed by a Master of Professional Science with a focus on Marine Conservation from The University of Miami in 2018.
Before joining Repair The Sea, Erica accumulated diverse experience, ranging from environmental consultancy with the Florida Department of Transportation to a scuba internship at The Georgia Aquarium. She also collaborated with various marine non-profits, honing her commitment to ocean conservation. Today, Erica channels her expertise and passion as the Reverse Tashlich Coordinator and South Florida representative for Repair the Sea, where she continues her tireless efforts to protect marine environments and promote sustainable practices.
Ally's Way Captain
Zac Oppenheim
Growing up on the Great Lakes, a passion for beach, boat, and water sports of all kinds has existed for all Zac's life. Zac earned both an undergraduate and a masters degree in Education. He is also a US Powerboating Instructor Trainer, a US Coast Guard licensed Master, and has worked at waterfront education facilities in higher education for over 18 years.
Working with and contributing to the organization Zac is able to tie together his interests, career, and spirituality as we further our work of Tikkun HaYam.