Barak Monnickendam-Givon is an alumnus of Yeshivat Har Etzion (1998-2003), received his B.A. in Archaeology and Jewish History from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and currently continues his M.A. studies in Classical and Biblical Archaeology. His research is focusing on the Persian and early Hellenistic pottery of Tel Dor. Barak is working in the project since 2004, participated as area recorder and as museum registrar.