Born and raised in Melbourne. Completed high school at Yeshiva College. Attended Bnei Akiva, went on a Bnei Akiva gap year program and continued on to be a Madrich serving on their management committee for 3 years. Studied Marketing at Holmesglenn. Married with 4 children, 3 of whom live in Israel and 2 have served in the IDF. Was a business owner for 20+ years and currently CEO of the Melbourne Chevra Kadisha.