Meet the Team
Ronnie Ludwin
Founder & Lead Tour Educator
Ronnie brings over a decade of experience in both adult and childhood education to Southern Jewish Journeys, along with extensive experience leading multi-day Jewish heritage and outdoor programs from Alaska to Israel. His career has taken him through a wide range of roles — from public school educator and farm volunteer to positions in the corporate world — before founding Southern Jewish Journeys. Ronnie brings a strategic, long-term perspective to the company’s vision, but his true passion lies in sharing Jewish history and heritage with people from all walks of life. In his free time, he loves being outdoors, especially hiking and kayaking, and he’s always experimenting in the kitchen…a work in progress!
Gary Weinstein
Director of Partnerships
Gary brings a wide breadth of experience as a Jewish communal professional to Southern Jewish Journeys, including 14 years as President & CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas. Over his career, he has led more than 100 trips and missions to Israel and Jewish communities across Europe, the Former Soviet Union, North Africa, and South America. In his current role, Gary helps guide our strategic partnerships and outreach efforts. In his free time, Gary mentors and serves as an executive coach for young nonprofit leaders, and he enjoys international travel (67 countries and counting!), reading about historical leaders and heroes, and spending quality time with his family.