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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 […]

A recent olah, Rookie Billet retired from a long career as a Jewish Studies Educator, Yeshiva Principal, Shul Rebbetzin and Yoetzet Halacha in the US, and hopes to contribute to life in Israel.

Ms. Elana Flaumenhaft is Associate Principal at Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls. She has been teaching Tanach for over two decades. Elana holds a master’s degree from Azrieli Graduate School of Education and Administration at Yeshiva University and received the 2005 Grinspoon-Steinhardt Award for Excellence in Jewish Education. She delivers shiurim and lecture series and presents at Yemei Iyun throughout […]