Gershon Clymer was born in the USA and graduated from Brown University with a degree in Russian & Comparative Literature (cum laude). He has also pursued advanced Judaism Studies at Beit Morasha in Jerusalem.
In 1998, Gershon was ordained as a rabbi and went on a two-year mission on behalf of the Torah MiZion organization. This included teaching in a Jewish school and giving talks on Judaism in the community, helping to reinforce Jewish identity and encourage immigration to Israel.
Gershon joined Nativ in 2003, serving in several roles within the Civilian Program. Since 2005, he has been the Director of the Nativ Civilian Program, responsible for all classes held under this program nationwide.
