Our Mission
SquashBond’s mission is to harness the power of squash to build resilient individuals, bridge ethnic, religious and socio-economic divides, and cultivate inclusive communities.
Our students learn to value a healthy lifestyle, to embrace challenges, pursue excellence and to become agents of change in their communities.
Through SquashBond, Jewish and Arab Israeli youth gain the life skills, self-confidence and connections to pursue their dreams and build a sense of belonging for a greater Israel.
Our Story
Three people, united by their passion for squash and youth development, dared to dream big. In 2012, Nitzan Moree, Hillel Bloomberg, and Yariv Bloomberg set out to create something extraordinary – a program that would use the power of squash to empower young people and bridge social divides.
Their vision was bold: to transform squash, traditionally seen as an elitist sport, into a tool for inclusion and social change. They started in Raanana, bringing together Jewish and Arab children from diverse backgrounds, all united on the squash court.
SquashBond quickly blossomed, impacting hundreds of children and their families. Some became star players, others discovered leadership skills, and all found a supportive community that championed their success on and off the court.
Their impact didn’t stop there. SquashBond expanded to Haifa, forging new partnerships and enriching their programs with educational opportunities. Their teams, a beautiful tapestry of different backgrounds, became a symbol of unity in Israeli squash. Arab players even represented Israel in international competitions, a testament to SquashBond’s transformative power.
Today, SquashBond’s reach extends beyond borders. They are an international partner of the Squash and Education Alliance and a recognized leader in the global Professional Squash Association Foundation, inspiring others around the world.
Their mission remains the same: to empower young people, build bridges, and promote a healthy and inclusive future through the transformative power of squash.
Our Approach
Very few programs in Israel are designed to address both challenges: to improve Jewish-Arab relations and to support underprivileged youth.
SquashBond’s intensive multi year squash and education program integrates children from diverse ethnic, religious and socio-economic backgrounds and gives all participants the life skills and confidence to reach their full potential and build a sense of belonging.
Our Board
Max Moss
Chairman of the Board
Max’s professional career has been in the sales and marketing end of the software industry working with local Israeli and international companies such as IBM & Oracle.
Max has always been very involved in different aspects of Israeli society from his early days in Habonim (South Africa), his aliyah to Israel and subsequent involvement in different aspects of Israeli society.
Max is a passionate sports enthusiast and supporter of SquashBond and its vision to leverage squash as a catalyst for the social integration and personal empowerment of kids from all walks of Israeli society.
Sara Heitler Bamberger
Board Member and North American Director
Sara is a freelance writer working on a book about becoming Israeli.
She is also a seasoned founder and Executive Director of nonprofit organizations. From 2008-2016 she was the founder and Executive Director of Kevah, an adult Jewish education organization based in the Bay Area. Prior to her work at Kevah, Sara was the founder and Executive Director of the Religion, Politics and Globalization Program at UC Berkeley.
Sara is an avid squash player and former member of the Yale University varsity team.
Yoav Barak
Board Member
Yoav Barak started his career as a CFO of numerous companies and then as a CEO in various fields and diverse areas, in industry, commerce and services, both in private and in public companies.
In 2002 Yoav established his company Yoav Barak Management and Enterprise, through which Yoav continued and still is performing diverse tasks such as management, business support and consulting. Yoav had and is holding functions as Active Chairman of the Board, a director and more.
Yoav lives in Haifa and is married + 2 daughters.
Asher Glickman
Board Member
Asher holds a bachelor’s degree in developmental aspects of education from Tel Aviv University and a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) from the Open University.
For the past 20 years, he has worked mainly in the municipal sector in Israel, in a variety of areas and mainly in specialization in the field of document management and knowledge, of which 9 years as founder and owner of the M.P..L ltd. In recent years, he has served as VP of Marketing, Digital and Customers at Metropolint from Milgam, focusing on digital transformation and improving service to residents in Israel. In addition, he is a member of the Israel Leadership Forum (ILF), whose main goal is to promote Israeli society.
He is married with three children and lives in Kiryat Ono.
Eyal Baruch
Board Member and Treasurer
Eyal brings a wealth of financial expertise as the Country Finance Manager at Johnson & Johnson. With a deep background in finance and accounting, Eyal excels in budget planning, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis, along with cash flow management, taxation, and treasury. His strong familiarity with complex regulatory frameworks like ensures compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
Eyal is a passionate squash player of over 15 years and resides in Ramat Gan.
Jules Milner
Board Member
Max’s professional career has been in the sales and marketing end of the software industry working with local Israeli and international companies such as IBM & Oracle.
Max has always been very involved in different aspects of Israeli society from his early days in Habonim (South Africa), his aliyah to Israel and subsequent involvement in different aspects of Israeli society.
Max is a passionate sports enthusiast and supporter of SquashBond and its vision to leverage squash as a catalyst for the social integration and personal empowerment of kids from all walks of Israeli society.
Our Staff
Nitzan Moree
Co-founder and Director
A former member of Israel’s national juniors team, Nitzan has been coaching squash for over 15 years, and been involved with squash and squash management for the past 25 years.
Nitzan was one of the founders and former Director of the Tel Aviv Squash Club, as well as the Head Coach at the club for 9 years. He served as the Chairman of Israel’s juniors committee for the Israel Squash Association.
He took part in the establishment of ISPO (Israel Squash Players Organization), and in 2012, joined with Hillel and Yariv Bloomberg to co-found SquashBond. In his free time, Nitzan has a Diploma as a Chinese Medicine therapist.
He lives with his family in a Kibbutz.
Naomi Schachter
Dev. And Community Outreach
Naomi Is bringing her experience as a consultant to state and local governments, schools, non-profits, and social service agencies in systems reform and strategic planning as well as her fundraising experience for Jewish Non-profits to SquashBond.
Naomi was introduced to SquashBond when her son, Benjamin was looking to do a fundraiser for his Mitzvah Project. As a Jewish Squash player there was no better fit. Naomi ‘s life long desire for Middle East Peace work was strengthened while living in Egypt after college and is the cornerstone of her enthusiasm in taking on this role within SquashBond.
She lives with her family in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Yali Shas
Head of Squash Development
Yali is a dynamic force in Israeli squash—a professional coach, seasoned player, and inspiring mentor to young talent. With over 20 years of playing experience, including a national ranking of #3 and a European top 10 in the U19 category, Yali brings excellence to the court. As a former junior champion and head coach of TLV Squash Club, he has spent five years developing top junior players, leading with a growth mindset and a deep dedication to sportsmanship.
Outside the squash court, Yali is a musician who performs in concerts, embodying his multifaceted passion for life. For him, squash is not just a sport; it’s a way of life and a powerful path to inspire and uplift others.
Elisha Oguzie
Squash Coach
Elisha is an exceptional young man who moved to Israel at the age of two and grew up in Haifa. He first encountered squash through SquashBond at 5th grade while studying at Leo Beck elementary school. Since then, he has grown within the SquashBond community, training regularly and competing in local and international tournaments.
In the summer of 2022, he fulfilled a dream by traveling to the United States to attend a training camp at SquashSmarts and the Arlen Specter US Squash Center, one of the world’s leading squash centers. Upon his return, Elisha completed a coaching course and now serves as a coach at SquashBond.
Full of energy and charisma and only 17, Elisha has become a true role model for younger players, inspiring them both on and off the court.
Assia Adam
Group Instructor
Assia Adam, a resident of Haifa city . She holds a bachelor’s degree in Foreign Languages and Linguistics. She is an experienced group facilitator with a background in leading multicultural mixed groups. Specializes in guiding groups for social initiative planning and has successfully led delegations of Israeli and Palestinian students to and from Canada.