Becci Fleischer is a writer, photographer, teacher and community activist who lives in Melbourne, Australia and travels frequently to Israel. She has a BA and Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science and Development Studies, and has been involved with many community and environmental organizations, including OXFAM Australia, B’nai B’rith, Wildlife Victoria, the Port Phillip EcoCenter, the Jerusalem Rape Crisis Center and the Jerusalem Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Becci lived in Jerusalem from 1999 to 2005. Her diverse interests include photography, dogs, music, cycling and skiing, and she loves writing and learning about new things.