Our Network
We are a network of Jewish Zionist creators and non-Jewish allies bringing accessible education and respectful discussion to questions of Jewish history, Zionism, and contemporary antisemitism.
Our approach combines careful sourcing, historical context, and critical thinking, with attention to Jewish and Palestinian experiences.
JCS Strategies provides production and coordination services for the initiative. The views expressed by JCS Strategies and its team members do not necessarily reflect those of Bluetiful5708.
Advisors
Norm
Green
Bio
Documentary director, executive producer, and journalist whose work spans television and independent film. His projects have received recognition from the NAACP, Amnesty International, and the Overseas Press Club.
Context
Gary
Baumgarten
Bio
Broadcast journalist, producer, editor, and anchor with experience at CNN Radio, Fox News Radio, and 1010 WINS. He also publishes The Gary Baumgarten Report, covering news, current affairs, and public discussion.
Abbie
Green Friedman, JDAbbie
Green Friedman
Bio
Attorney and Jewish community leader with a background in corporate and gaming law. She serves on the Republican Jewish Coalition’s Board of Directors and has also worked as an associate producer on film and television projects.
Pastor Scott
JonesScott
Jones
Bio
Ordained minister, writer, speaker, and podcast host. Through Give and Take and other programs, he explores faith, culture, and public life in conversations with authors, theologians, and other thinkers.
Rabbi Daniel
LevineDaniel
Levine
Bio
Senior Jewish Educator at OC Hillel, helping students and young professionals explore Judaism, Jewish identity, and Israel. His background includes rabbinic training and a master’s degree in Jewish history from UCLA.
Howard
Kaufman, MBAHoward
Kaufman
Bio
Co-founder and CEO of ORL, an oral-care company, and former Vice President of e-Commerce/Direct Business at PetSmart. His background spans entrepreneurship, marketing, digital commerce, and strategic growth.
Production & Coordination
Meet the team at JCS Strategies, which provides production and coordination services for Bluetiful5708.
Jordan
Schaul, PhDJordan
Schaul
Bio
Creator, Brand Strategy & Design
Jordan created Bluetiful5708, developing its original concept, purpose, mission and vision. He designed the website and its visual identity and leads its brand strategy, shaping how the project presents evidence-based education about Zionism, Israel and contemporary antisemitism.
Before becoming a science writer, Jordan worked as an animal trainer, zoo curator, conservationist and courtesy professor in health and wildlife sciences. After covering popular science and culture, he founded SchaulPR, which has grown into JCS Strategies, helping subject matter experts, thought leaders, authors, speakers, media contributors and creative artists build visibility and discoverability.
Matt
Juliano
Bio
Influencer Recruitment
Matt leads influencer recruitment for Bluetiful5708, connecting with prospective contributors and helping build a network of voices engaged in the initiative’s educational mission.
Alison
Mitzner, MDAlison
Mitzner
Bio
Marketing Support
Alison provides marketing support for Bluetiful5708, working with the production team to communicate the initiative’s educational mission and help its content reach a wider audience.
Mary
Knoblock, MBA, MS ITMary
Knoblock
Bio
Marketing Support
Mary provides marketing support for Bluetiful5708, collaborating with the production team to promote the initiative’s educational content and strengthen awareness of its mission and network.
For more information, contact team@jcsstrategies.com.
