Biography
Mrs. Shalva Schneider, LCSW is the director of Jewessence, a seminary for young women who grew up in frum homes and are struggling with themselves and their connection to Judaism. She also maintains a private practice in Jerusalem. Shalva has a B.A. in psychology from Stern College for Women and a MSW from Adelphi University. As a student of Rav Noach Weinberg zt”l, she spent 2 years in a chabura learning the 48 Ways of Wisdom. Originally from New York, Shalva lives in Jerusalem with her husband and 4 children.