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*Only those who did not register for previous sessions must register for subsequent sessions
Following each session, individual and small group session are available to discuss specific community contexts and implementation of ideas with the OU Women’s Initiative Community Programs Coordinator, Mrs. Emma Katz.
Session 2:
“Thinking Ahead- Planning for the “Yoms”: Yom Hashoah, Yom Hazikaron, and Yom Ha’atzmaut”
Video Recording:
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Session 2 Speakers:
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Rabbi Yaakov Glasser More about this speakerx Rabbi Yaakov Glasser
Rabbi Yaakov Glasser is the Managing Director of Communal Engagement at the Orthodox Union, where he plays a pivotal role in strengthening Jewish communities. Previously, he served as the International Director of Education for NCSY and as the Regional Director of New Jersey NCSY, inspiring Jewish youth through innovative programming and education. He is also the Rabbi Emeritus of the Young Israel of Passaic-Clifton and formerly the Dean of Yeshiva University’s Center for the Jewish Future. Known for his dynamic teaching and leadership, Rabbi Glasser connects Torah values to modern life, impacting communities across generations.
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Mrs. Ariana Reich More about this speakerx Mrs. Ariana Reich
Ariana Reich is the Assistant Principal of The JEC Lower School in Elizabeth, NJ, bringing over a decade of experience as a leader in Jewish Education. Previously, she served as Director of Jewish Life and Learning and Programming Director at the JEC. Morah Reich combines her administrative expertise with her background in camp leadership to create immersive learning experiences. She is dedicated to making Torah accessible through dynamic education, and holds a Masters in Education from Yeshiva University’s Azrieli Graduate School of Education and Administration and a bachelor’s degree from Stern College for Women.
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Mrs. Aliza Joel More about this speakerx Mrs. Aliza Joel
Aliza Joel has been teaching Tanach for over two decades. Aliza currently serves as the Upper School Tanach Department Chair and as the Junior High Mashgicha Ruchanit, as well as teaching Tanach in the Junior High of the Fuchs Mizrachi School in Cleveland, Ohio. Aliza earned a teaching certificate from Michlala College for Women, her Bachelors Degrees in Judaic Studies and Psychology from Stern College for Women, and her Masters of Education from the Azrieli Graduate School for Jewish Education and Administration. Aliza has given numerous shiurim to adults as a member of the Green Road Synagogue Adult Learning Initiative and the Community Beit Midrash. She lives in Cleveland with her husband and their five children.
Session 1:
“A Monthly Opportunity for Connection: Thinking About Women’s Rosh Chodesh Programming”
Video Recording:
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Session 1 Speakers:
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Rebbetzin Racheli TaubesRebbetzin, Educator, and Yoetzet HalachaMore about this speakerx Rebbetzin Racheli Taubes
Racheli Taubes grew up in Brooklyn, New York, studied in Israel at Michlalah Jerusalem College, and majored in Jewish education with a minor in chemistry at Stern College for Women. Racheli holds a master’s degree in Jewish education from the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration and a master’s degree in Bible from the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies. She is also a Nishmat certified Yoetzet Halacha.
She has taught Judaic studies at various middle schools and high schools in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. She previously served as the OU-JLIC educator at the University of Pennsylvania.. She currently teaches biology and Judaic studies at Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls. Currently, she is the rebbetzin and Yoetzet Halacha at Mount Sinai Jewish Center.
At the OU Women’s Initiative, Racheli has served as a Counting Toward Sinai Scholar-in-Residence and presented shiurim as part of the Simchat Torah program.
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Mrs. Miriam (Pascal) CohenFood Blogger, Cookbook Author and RebbetzinMore about this speakerx Mrs. Miriam (Pascal) Cohen
Miriam (Pascal) Cohen is a food blogger, recipe developer and best-selling author of four cookbooks — Something Sweet, Real Life Kosher Cooking, More Real Life Kosher Cooking, and Real Life Pesach Cooking. Miriam connects with her large following over family-friendly, approachable and delicious cooking. Miriam and her husband serve as the Associate Rabbi and Rebbetzin at The Community Shul, a kiruv synagogue located in Los Angeles, California. Miriam’s recipes can be found on Instagram @overtimecook or on overtimecook.com.
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Mrs. Leanne TaylorHead Counselor and Youth Director ConsultantMore about this speakerx Mrs. Leanne Taylor
Leanne Taylor earned a master’s degree in education in England. She teaches at Yeshiva Darchei Torah during the school year and serves as the head counselor at Camp Dina during the summer. Leanne has taught in schools and seminaries around the world, bringing a global perspective to her work. With over 15 years of experience teaching youth in schools and shuls she now consults with and assists youth directors, supporting them with her expertise in youth leadership. Leanne lives in Cedarhurst, NY, with her husband and five children.
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