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Professor Adina Broder ADINA BRODER, MS, JD, is the author of Meaningful Kinnos: Kinnos for Tisha B’Av with Explanations, which is available on Amazon.com, Feldheim.com and Jewish bookstores. She has also written Meaningful Viduy and Viduy Booklet for Kids. Professor Broder is a frequent presenter for the OU Women’s Initiative, and also gives shiurim in her community. She […]

Dr. Shoshana Poupko is a beloved teacher and counselor in Congregation Ahavath Torah. As the Rebbetzin, Dr. Poupko is an invaluable spiritual resource to women and families. She prepares many brides for their wedding, and young women for their Bat Mitzvah. Dr. Poupko currently works as a therapist at Achieve Behavioral Health in Monsey, NY. […]

To continue to be inspired, read our speakers books. Silent Childhood by Mrs. Sylvia (Sarah) Richter, Kew Gardens, NY “Journey of Miracles” (the story of Mrs. Betty Sved of Merion Station, PA)  in To Tell the Story by Rachel Stein  

Melissa K. Rosen, Sharsheret’s Director of Training and Education, holds a master’s degree in Jewish Communal Service from Brandeis University (1991) and has been working in the non-profit sector for over 30 years. Her professional experience includes informal education and programming, advocacy, and community outreach. Melissa’s work has allowed her to facilitate unique and lasting […]

Ilana Toweg, originally from North America, settled in Israel as a young lone soldier. She met her Israeli husband and began her life as a farmer on her husband’s family farm in Moshav Azarya. The Towegs, with a lot of divine intervention and support, decided to keep Shmittah K’Hilchata last Shmittah cycle.

Mrs. Ora Lee Kanner holds a BA from Stern College and an MA in Educational Leadership. She is currently the principal of the Katz Yeshiva High School in Boca Raton Florida where she has been an administrator, teaching and mentoring students for over 20 years. She is a native of Florida, the daughter of Rabbi […]

Leah Herzog is an educator, writer and psychologist who currently teaches at MATAN and various midrashoth, as well as international zoom classes and lectures. She also works as an instructional coach and a museum educator, and is a certified tour guide at the Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem. Leah graduated magna cum laude with a […]