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Elana is a Museum Educator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Derfner Judaica Museum. She also created and leads an integrated learning and museum tour program for both adult and school groups. Elana presents virtual museum tours for groups around the globe. She received her BA in History from Barnard College and a […]

Abigail H. Meyer is an art historian, curator and museum educator specializing in Jewish visual arts and material culture with experience in various art-world sectors including collection management and practices, museum interpretation, connoisseurship and provenance research. Abigail was the Head of Department of Ceremonial Objects and Fine Art at the leading boutique auction house specializing […]

Naomi first started her own kosher personal chef business, The Aussie Gourmet, in 2004 to cater weekly and Shabbat/Yom Tov meals for families and individuals within The Five Towns and neighboring communities.  Naomi Nachman has her own cooking show, Sunny Side Up, on the Kosher.com network and also hosts her own weekly show, “Table for Two with Naomi Nachman” on The Nachum Segal Network – in which discusses all food-related topics. […]

Mrs. Racheli Luftglass is the Principal of Judaic Studies at YULA Girls High School in Los Angeles, CA.  and a kallah teacher.  Before moving to the West Coast, she taught at The Frisch School in Paramus, NJ, in the Nach Department and in the Learning Center.  At the OU Women’s Initiative, Mrs. Luftglass has served as a Counting Toward Sinai Scholar-in-Residence, presented shiurim and taught “Yirmiyahu’s Canon for Calamity” – an interactive in-depth course at the ALIT Virtual Summer Learning Program. She […]

Mrs. Zemira Ozarowski has been in the field of Jewish education for almost two decades. She currently serves as Director of Community Programming at the OU Israel Center where she runs the L’Ayla Women’s Learning Initiative. In that capacity, in addition to teaching, she runs many women’s learning programs including the monthly Rosh Chodesh seminar, […]

Dr. Ariella Agatstein has been involved in Jewish educational leadership for over 15 years. She received her Doctorate in Jewish Educational Leadership from Azrieli Graduate School, focusing her thesis on the religious development of Modern Orthodox high school students. Dr. Agatstein was the Assistant Principal of Girls Judaic Studies in Yeshivat Yavneh of Los Angeles […]

Dr. Ruth Pinkenson Feldman is a visionary leader—an award-winning and inspirational Jewish educator. During her twelve years as Director of Early Childhood Services for the JCCs of North America, Ruth spearheaded the creation of An Ethical Start(R), and she continues to find innovative ways to translate traditional Jewish wisdom into tools that work for adults and children […]

Mrs. Raphaella Tabak is a senior lecturer and tour guide at The Temple Institute (Machon Hamikdash) in Jerusalem. Her knowledge-filled talks are imbued with deeply-felt enthusiasm and highlights of insights into the profound meanings behind the services, based on our traditional sources and especially inspired by the writings of Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch. She firmly […]

Dr. Chana Ringel is a practicing physician in New York. She has served on the faculty of The Frisch School, HAFTR High School and served as a group leader for JINSPIRE and Momentum. Chana has lectured extensively to both high school students and adults and brings a broad base of knowledge and a compelling, engaging […]