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Rebbetzin Sarah Feldbrand, an only child of Holocaust survivors, is the proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother of an extended family. While raising several sons and one daughter, she also managed to educate girls and women as a teacher and later a principal in various seminaries and adult education programs. Throughout this time she continued to grow
her knowledge of torah sources by never teaching the same topic for more than two years. Once her children were grown, she used any available opportunity to write and has authored over 37 books, of various genres, most of which focus on personal growth. These works draw from a diversity of Torah sources, which provide keys to achieving optimal emotional well-being. When she isn’t busy with her family, she writes. In addition, she offers counseling online through her email, [email protected] and also moderates a Google group for
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Rabbi Ben-Tzion Shafier is director of the popular website theShmuz.com. He is a happily married father of six children, grandfather to four and lives in Monsey, NY. A rumor, that I may or may not be the originator of, is that Rabbi Shafier is a world class pickle ball player. He can be contacted through his social media pages and would love to hear from you!
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Rabbi Binyomin Babad serves as the Director of Relief Resources and since joining in 2002, has grown the organization to an international, multi-service agency, with 11 offices globally. Specializing in connecting each individual with the mental health professional or service best suited for their needs, Relief Resources is today, one of the most prominent mental health organizations in the Jewish community. www.reliefhelp.org/donate
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Rabbi Alexander Seinfeld, has a Ph.d in Judaism and a minor in Education from Towson University, He has over 10 years of classroom experience and has been an adult Jewish educator for over twenty years. He resides in Baltimore with his wife and children, where he serves as Executive Director of Jewish Spiritual Literacy (jsli.org). He is the author of several books, including: Body & Soul: The Torah Path to Health, Fitness and a Holy Life; The Art of Amazement; Restoring the Kuzari;and the popular iphoneapp,“The Amazing Jewish-Fact-a-Day Calendar”.He gives weekly classes around the country via Zoom and TorahAnytime and writes the weekly “Shabbat Table Talk” blog atrabbiseinfeld.blogspot.com He has a website of kosher articles and videos for those who don’t like to read - https://torahhealth.org and also launched a Torahanytime shiur of short nuggets from the book - https://torahanytime.com/speakers/1397
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Yehiel M. Kalish currently serves as the CEO of Chevra Hatzalah Volunteer Ambulance Service. He was previously a State Representative for Illinois (2019–2021) and held leadership roles in the business sector, including Principal at S4 Group LLC and Chairman and CEO from 2014 to 2019. Earlier, he worked at Agudath Israel of America in various capacities, overseeing development, legislative advocacy, and regional offices. Yehiel holds a BA in Judaic Studies and Semicha from Hebrew Theological College, as well as an MPA in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from Walden University.
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Rena Yudkowsky, a professional memory coach and geriatric social worker, is the founder of Memory Matters. She teaches online memory improvement courses to mid-lifers and seniors. Over the past twenty years in the field, she has served as the director of an Alzheimer's unit in an assisted living facility in Maryland, the director of development at a senior enrichment program in Israel, trainer for dementia caregivers, facilitator of support groups, and international lecturer on aging topics.
Currently, she is a licensed brain health trainer by Dr. Amen, and does 1:1 memory coaching as well.
She is super passionate about her mission of helping those 50 + to age more healthfully, both physically and cognitively, as she empowers them to believe in their own memory with confidence.
Website: www.renayudkowsky.com
Facebook group: Memory Matters-tips and tricks for mid-lifers and seniors https://cutt.ly/memorymatters
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Malka Shaw. With over 25 years of experience in mental health, she operates a private practice in Nutley, NJ, specializing in women’s issues such as postpartum depression, motherhood, single life, dating, anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and support during life transitions. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Delaware, completed a gap year volunteering in Israel, and earned her Master’s in Social Work from Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Listen as we discuss how 10/7 and antisemitism needs to be addressed head-on as we struggle to find stability, Jewish pride, and inspiration to persevere. Find out more information at www.keshershalom.com
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A licensed mental health therapist, Rochel utilizes lots of humor and (some) quirkiness while working with adult clients on achieving their goals to better their everyday lives. She utilizes her clinical and life experiences to support and guide individuals navigating medical challenges, severe mood disorders, and what she calls "adulting101." Rochel is well known in the Baltimore community for creating opportunities that fill in the gaps not yet met by local organizations. She has spearheaded a grief support group, an all-women’s theater group, and has been a big advocate for Jewish Caring Network. Rochel uses her passion and creative talents to effect positive change for single, divorced, and widowed individuals. She treats any person she encounters with dignity and respect. Listen to our fascinating about generational trauma, big and little “T”, coping skills, and the role of community. For a free 15 minute video consultation - email [email protected].
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Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin MS, LCPC is a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist (Advanced Clinician) and Certified Imago Workshop Presenter, and Faculty Associate of the Imago International Training Institute. Together with his wife Rivka, they founded The Marriage Restoration Project, a global initiative to help keep couples together and happy. Out of concern for the global breakdown of relationships and families, he has made it his mission to help save marriages in 2 days by way of marriage intensive retreats. He has also created an Online Marriage School self guided program as an affordable solution to quality marriage help. Rabbi Slatkin also trains therapists and coaches in Imago therapy. For more information about his work, please visit www.TheMarriagerestorationProject.com
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Rabbi Mordechai Becher, originally from Australia, received smicha, holds an MA in Medieval Jewish History, and is a doctoral candidate. He is also an instructor at Yeshiva University, previously taught at Neve Yerushalayim and Ohr Somayach , has presented internationally at exotic locations and at the popular Gateways seminar for over 20 years. Additonally, he is the scholar in residence for Legacy Kosher Tours. Rabbi Becher has answered thousands of questions on AsktheRabbi.org, presents a Talmud class, Dimensions of the Daf and his latest book, Gateway to Judaism, published by Artscroll, is in its tenth printing. And if you aren’t already impressed, he served in the IDF. Listen as we discuss connecting, caring, and acting in solidarity in a meaningful and impactful way for the people of Israel during this perilous time in history.
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Betty Cherniak was raised in Houston and received her MA from University of Washington. Betty converted in 1980, had 5 children, moved to Baltimore in 1994 and worked as copy editor for the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) for 18 years. She is the current President of the Glen Neighborhood Improvement Association and has served as president for the last 8 years. Listen as we discuss her passion for grassroots community organizing and the importance of engaging the Orthodox community. Marvel as we reveal the new Community & Safety Chair, who’s name rhymes with Shmedva. To learn more about GNIA visit myglen.net
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Originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia , where she & her late husband helped establish a new kiruv community & shul, Sherri Zaslow has made Baltimore her home for 20+ years. Sherri has spent her professional career in education, senior care and currently organizes health and wellness community education focusing on the Jewish community. Sherri has served on the Gilchrist Hospice Board, and works closely with Bridging Life Jewish Hospice and Palliative Care services. Their next event is a run to adopt orphans of 10/7 in Israel. To find out more info go to.run4israel.net
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Simhah Tamar is a language teacher is Sderot. She made Aaliyah in 2020 and survived through the October 7th bombing. Simhah’s parents are both Igbo, a African tribe considered to be descendents of shevet Gad. Brought over on slave ships, her family settled in America and adopted Christianity, to which she felt disconnected. Listen as she recalls her unusual path to Orthodoxy, the eEmunah she exhibits, and her love of all things Tanach.
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Hadassah Eventsur, MS,OTR/L is an Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience, she is also a certified Life Coach, speaker and a regular contributor to the Mishpacha Magazine on the topic of Neurodivergence. She is the founder of MindfullyYou, a program to support Frum women who struggle with executive functioning. Visit: Mindfullyyou.org for more information or follow her @mindfully__you on instagram
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Zahava List is the Founder and Director of Chazkeinu, an international mental health support network for Jewish women worldwide. Zahava is passionate about spreading mental health awareness and stopping the stigma associated with it. She suffers from bipolar, and experienced instances of post-partum psychosis. She lives with her husband Yaakov and four sons in Baltimore. While Zahava is out to save the world, Yaakov is trying to get through the day. He studies at Telshe Chicago and Rabbi Yaakov Friedman’s in Eretz Yisrael. He currently works in IT and is pursuing a degree in computer networking and cyber security. Listen as they share their story of hope and strength in their journey. chazkeinu.org or 304-607-2429 to be in touch with Zahava's organization.
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Shoshana Kruger has a degree in Education and has been teaching for over 40 years and has been the head counselor of Bais Yaakov and its camp for over 30 years. Her 101 year old mother, Sylvia Weiss,is a survivor of Auschwitz. She lives in Brooklyn, NY and her story of survival is a lesson in Emunah and miracles from Hashem. Her strong vibrant personality, and love for her family, are part of her living legacy. In 2008, Shoshana and her mother co-wrote Sylvia’s memoir “Selected From Above.”
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Dr. Shoshi Lewin is a mother to a wide age range of kids and has a Masters and Doctorate in clinical psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She has been in the field for close to 20 years. Shoshi worked in a psychiatric hospital for 8 years, training psychiatrist residence and is now in private practice. She can be reached at [email protected]. Listen as we discuss the signs, symptoms and remediation of the dreaded burnout from personal, professional and even religious pressures. And I, in turn, reveal how much I struggle in this area
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Tamar Schulman has a Masters degree in Jewish Education, is the Director of the Khal Chasidim daycare and Executive Director for the all the Khal Chasidim divisions. In her spare times, she juggles being a masgiacha, a mom to 3 cats and 2 dogs, while also somehow managing to help raise her 3 children with her husband Yochanan in Baltimore, MD. Listen to her amazing story of donating her liver and kidney within a 2 year time span.
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Rabbi Ben-Tzion Shafier tells sums up the mission and vision for Jewish
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Ruth Guggenheim is the Director of Interfaith Relations for World Emunah, Israel. In this capacity, she focuses on building bridges of understanding, respect and collaboration between the Jewish and Christian communities on behalf of the people of Israel. https://emunah.org/
Katrina Johnson-Smith is the founder of The Answer Kingdom Center and the Power & Praise Prayer Assembly, - Laat meer zien
