Meet the professional staff who are dedicated to building deeply meaningful Jewish experiences with incredible student leadership in a pluralistic, welcoming environment.
The Team at Hillel of North Texas
Oshrat Nir
Israel Fellow
Oshrat is the Israeli Fellow at Hillel of North Texas.
She grew up in Rehovot, Israel, and was actively involved in "Mashatzim," an Israeli youth movement. In 2017, Oshrat served as a counselor at Camp Seneca Lake in New York.
Oshrat earned a B.A. in Filmmaking from Tel Aviv University.
Professionally, Oshrat worked as a QA engineer in various start-ups within the medical device and food tech industries.
Additionally, she has experience teaching dance to students of all ages and volunteered as a dance instructor for "ELEM," a non-profit organization supporting youth in distress in Rehovot.
Professionally, Oshrat worked as a QA engineer in various start-ups within the medical device and food tech industries.
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Karen Cane
Executive Director
Karen Cane is the Executive Director of Hillel of North Texas. Prior to beginning her role as Executive Director, Karen spent over 15 years working with large scale retail corporations in merchandising and brand management, driving high-impact growth and operational strategies and building relationships internationally. Having also spent the last two years on the Hillel of North Texas Board of Directors, Karen brings a unique perspective and passion to the role.
Karen is a graduate of the University of North Texas and a past president of the Hillel at UNT student board. Hillel played a pivotal role in her life. It gave her instant community to lean on, lifelong Jewish friendships, and strong leadership skills. Most importantly. Hillel is where she met her husband, with whom she shares 3 children.
“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to make an impact on an organization that has given so much to me and that plays such a vital role on campus, at this crucial time for the Jewish community. "
Karen's focus is on cultivating a strong and thriving Jewish community on the Hillel of North Texas campuses, fostering Jewish joy in students, and driving strategic growth for future generations.