Limmud, the international network of Jewish learning conferences, has appointed a new director and a new chairperson.

Shelley Marsh, currently director of informal education for the United Kingdom’s United Jewish Israel Appeal, will become Limmud’s executive director after Sukkot, according to a Limmud press release.

She replaces Raymond Simonson, who will become CEO designate of the London Jewish Community Center following six years running Limmud.

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Limmud is an umbrella group for pluralist, multi-disciplinary conferences on a range of Jewish topics around the world. During Simonson’s term, Limmud has grown to include 60 conferences in 25 countries.

Kevin Sefton, a Limmud executive board trustee for four years, will become the organization’s chairperson at the end of the year. Sefton runs a management consultancy firm and has helped organize Limmud conferences in five continents.

“I’m honored that the Limmud Board have placed their trust in me as I strongly identify with the vision and values of this unique organization,” said Marsh in the press release. “I’m inspired by what they have achieved in recent years and I look forward to working closely with Kevin to support the volunteers as they continue to build.”

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