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Rachel Besser is the Nach Department Chair at the Frisch School in Paramus, NJ, where she also teaches Tanach and Jewish philosophy and is a member of the Israel Guidance Department. A graduate of Stern College for Women, Rachel received her master’s degree in English literature from Hunter College in New York City. At the OU Women’s Initiative, Rachel taught Sefer Yirmiyahu and Sefer Ezra as part of the […]

Mrs. Shalvie Friedman  grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa and received her BSc in Mathematics. She spent many years teaching and learning in various Seminaries in Eretz Yisrael before moving to London. After 7 years as a senior Educator for Aish UK and a teacher at Hasmonean Girls High School in London, Shalvie and her […]

Dr. Danielle Bloom has been teaching Torah and psychology for over twenty years. She serves as the Tanach Department Chair at Naaleh High School for Girls in Fair Lawn, NJ. Her passion is applying the ancient Torah text to our lives today. A graduate of Stern College for Women, with a master’s degree from Touro […]

Mrs. Lynn Kraft serves as Tanach Department Chair, Israel Guidance Counselor, and Mechanechet at Ida Crown Jewish Academy in Skokie, IL. She was formerly the director of NILI: Chicago Institute of Women’s Learning, which offers shiurim and programs for girls and women of all ages in the Chicago community. She is a kallah teacher as […]

Mrs. Elisheva Kaminetsky is the Principal of Judaic Studies at Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls, Hebrew Academy of Long Beach in Hewlett Bay Park, NY. She is a mentor and advisor to alumni, a kallah teacher and an adult lecturer. She holds a B.A. from Stern College for Women and an M.A. in […]

Rebbetzin Peshi Neuburger, a beloved mentor and experienced teacher, is a graduate of Stern College for Women and holds a B.A. in mathematics. Rebbetzin Neuburger brings a wealth of diversified experience to the classroom, including adult education at Lincoln Square Synagogue, where she taught kallah classes for twenty five years. At Manhattan High School for […]

Abby Lerner serves as the first national director of conversion services for GPS (Geirus Policies and Standards), the network of conversion courts established in 2008 to serve communities throughout North America. In this role, Rebbetzin Lerner supports candidates through the process of conversion, answering questions, addressing concerns, and acting as a liaison to the batei […]

Slovie Jungreis Wolff is an acclaimed author, renowned lecturer and parenting instructor. She is one of the most sought after and passionate speakers in the Jewish world today. Slovie is the leader of Hineni Couples and has taught about life, relationships and marriage for more than 30 years. Slovie’s groundbreaking parenting handbook ‘Raising A Child With […]

A native of Riverdale, NY, Rebbetzin Aviva Feiner received her Teacher’s Certification in Jewish education from Bnos Chava Seminary.  She furthered her education at Queens College with a B.A. in psychology, and a master’s in special education from Johns Hopkins University. She has taught Judaic studies and inspired all ages beginning with 2nd grade in […]