Our mentors will be available for one-on-one sessions, offering diverse expertise to support you personally and in your communal work.
Sessions will take place in the Foyer. Please use the links below to sign up:
Dr. Oshra Cohen earned her B.A. in psychology at McGill University and her M.A, and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, with a Health Emphasis from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University. She is the Founding Director of Cognitive Behavioral Health Psychology, a private practice with offices in NY and NJ. Additionally, she is Prizmah’s Program Director of Mental Health and Wellness. Dr. Cohen is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and the promotion of psychological well-being in our communities. She lectures nationwide on topics related to education, psychology, and religion.
To sign up for a meeting with Dr. Oshra Cohen, click here.
Cheryl Epstein, MSW, is the Dean of Kosloff Torah Academy, a girls’ high school in suburban Philadelphia, and a seasoned educator and school leader. She has worked as an Associate Program Consultant for the Jewish New Teacher Project, where she trained veteran educators to become mentor teachers and facilitated training for novice Jewish day school administrators.
Mrs. Epstein currently serves as a consultant to Torah Umesorah, mentoring leaders in girls’ schools. She has presented professional development workshops in a wide range of schools and at educational conferences across the country.
To sign up for a meeting with Mrs. Cheryl Epstein, click here.
Debbie Fox, LCSW, is the founder and creator of the internationally recognized Safety Kid program, which has fostered a unique partnership between schools, families, and children to create a safer world for the youngest members of our community – at home, in school, and at camp.
Driven by her passion for child safety, Debbie established the Magen Yeladim Child Safety Institute in 2013, where she currently serves as Director. She consults globally on abuse prevention and intervention, and her work has been utilized by county and state agencies in the areas of child welfare, family support, and cross-cultural sensitivity training. For these contributions, she has received numerous letters of honor and recognition.
A licensed clinical social worker, Debbie lectures widely and has published extensively within her areas of expertise. Most recently, she authored Seminary Savvy: Every Girl’s Guide to a Successful, Safe, and Satisfying Experience – in Seminary and Beyond.
To sign up for a meeting with Mrs. Debbie Fox, click here.
Dr. Aliza Frohlich is the Director of Guidance and a Judaic Studies teacher at Yavneh Academy Middle School in Paramus, NJ. She holds a doctorate in School and Child Clinical Psychology from Yeshiva University’s Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, a master’s degree and Specialist’s Certificate in School Psychology from Queens College, a master’s degree in Jewish Education from Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration, and a Judaic teaching certification from the Michlalah Jerusalem College for Women.
Dr. Frohlich also coordinates a summer Torah learning program for high school girls under the auspices of 4G/NCSY in Bergen County. She is a frequent speaker on both Judaic and mental health topics, with a particular interest in the intersection between the two. Dr. Frohlich lives in Bergenfield, NJ, with her husband, Dr. Jonathan Frohlich, and their four children.
To sign up for a meeting with Dr. Aliza Frohlich, click here.
Dr. Bea Hollander-Goldfein is the former Director of the Post Graduate Certificate Program in Marriage and Family Therapy at the Council for Relationships. Since 1991, Bea has been the Director of the Transcending Trauma Project, which is a large-scale research program investigating coping and adaptation after extreme trauma. She serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Couple and Family Studies, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA. She is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist, an AAMFT-approved supervisor, and a member of the American Family Therapy Association. She earned her doctorate in psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University, and subsequently expanded her academic training to include certification in Marriage and Family Therapy. Systemic theory has guided her clinical practice and research activities for over 30 years. She has presented broadly on the topic of trauma and the importance of an integrated model of coping and adaptation. She has also published in the fields of Marriage and Family Therapy and Trauma studies.
To sign up for a meeting with Dr. Bea Hollander-Goldfein, click here.
Dr. Jessica Kalmar is a Professor of Psychology, Director of the Psychology Lab, and Coordinator of the Honors Program at Lakeland University in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Her research focuses on diversity and stigma related to mental illness, and she has received Lakeland’s Faculty/Student Research Grant to support this work.
She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology with a specialization in Neuropsychology from The Graduate Center of CUNY, a master’s in Psychology from Queens College, and a bachelor’s in Psychology and Political Science from Yeshiva University’s Stern College. Dr. Kalmar has authored over 30 journal articles and book chapters, and co-edited Information Processing Speed in Clinical Populations.
Before joining Lakeland in 2013, she was an Associate Research Scientist in the Mood Disorders Research Program at Yale School of Medicine, where she studied brain function in psychiatric conditions and mentored student researchers. Her work has been supported by foundation grants and the National Institutes of Health.
To sign up for a meeting with Dr. Jessica Kalmar, click here.
Dr. Rachel Levine is a licensed clinical psychologist with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and over 15 years of experience in private practice on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. She works with individuals and couples both in person and remotely, offering a compassionate, insight-oriented approach to therapy.
Dr. Levine has specialized training in working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma, with a particular focus on how early life experiences continue to affect present-day functioning and relationships. Her work is grounded in an attachment and developmental framework, helping clients gain deeper self-understanding while building healthier ways of coping, communicating, and connecting.
She supports clients in identifying their own goals and works collaboratively with them to improve life functioning, increase self-actualization, and foster more meaningful and sustainable relationships.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Levine is married to Rabbi Dr. Yosie Levine, Rabbi of The Jewish Center, and has been the proud Rebbetzin of that vibrant community for close to 20 years. She has raised her family on the Upper West Side and has a particular passion for initiatives that support Israel and strengthen connections to the Jewish homeland.
To sign up for a meeting with Dr. Rachel Levine, click here.
Dr. Michelle Waldman Sarna is a psychologist dedicated to promoting mental well-being across various Jewish communal settings, including SAR Academy, Camp Stone, the OU Women’s Initiative, the Drisha Summer Program, and private practice. Dr. Sarna is currently a Sacks Scholar in the 25-26 cohort. She lives in downtown Manhattan, where she co-leads a weekly solidarity walk for hostages and frequently teaches Torah at the Downtown Minyan. She holds a Ph.D. from Fordham University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at NYU Law School.
To sign up for a meeting with Dr. Michelle Waldman Sarna, click here.
Tamar Sheffey, LCSW, is the Director of Guidance at Yeshiva University High School for Boys and has worked with the adolescent population for over twenty-five years in both clinical and prevention settings. Mrs. Sheffey is a member of the OHEL Trauma and Crisis Intervention Team and runs groups on loss and grief for a variety of populations. She has presented on the topic of “Navigating Crisis Planning within a School Setting” for both OHEL and Prizmah. In addition, she serves as a mentor to the OU Women’s Initiative Fellowship program. She maintains a private practice where she works with teens, young adults, and adult women, and provides school consultations regarding mental health and the effective development of school-based guidance departments. Mrs. Sheffey received her Master of Social Work degree from Fordham University with a specialization in Children and Families.
To sign up for a meeting with Mrs. Tamar Sheffey, click here.
Dr. Rachel Wilensky is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Lower Merion, PA. She specializes in working with teens and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and ADHD. In addition to her clinical work, she consults with Jewish day schools throughout the greater Philadelphia area. Dr. Wilensky previously served as a psychologist at Lehigh Valley Health Network, the Center for Integrated Behavioral Health, and Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls.
Alongside her psychology practice, Dr. Wilensky teaches Judaic studies at Kohelet Yeshiva High School. For 13 years, she also served as a Rebbetzin in both the Upper West Side of Manhattan and Allentown, PA. In this role, she led various community initiatives, including overseeing the Lehigh Valley community mikvah, teaching kallah classes, serving on the board of the local Jewish Family Services, and was a sought-after lecturer at the Jewish Federation. In her Jewish communal work, Dr. Wilensky is passionate about engaging with people of all backgrounds in their Jewish growth and learning.
To sign up for a meeting with Dr. Rachel Wilensky, click here.