An Israeli educator, teacher and curriculum developer, born to a Mexican family in Israel. On October 7, she lost her brother and nephew, Moshe and Eliad Ohayon, who went to fight terrorists in the southern city Ofakim.

Rabbi Yehoshua Grunstein received rabbinic ordination from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel & holds a BA in Education from Herzog College. Formerly the Rabbi of the Beth Israel Synagogue in Halifax, Canada, & formerly Director of Training & Placement at the Straus-Amiel Institute of Ohr Torah Stone, Rabbi Grunstein serves as Director of Development of North America at Tzohar, & is part of the founding faculty of the English speaking Kollel of Efrat. An experienced rabbi, mentoring Rabbis daily from around the Globe, sought out clergy for life-cycle events, writer & popular lecturer in Israel & around the world, he is the author of “Daven Your Age (2013), “Beyond Routine” (2018), “Musings of a Minyaner” (2021), co-editor of “Machzor Vechai Bhahem” & has over 1,000 recorded classes online in both Hebrew & English.

Rav Doron Perez is the Executive Chairman of the Mizrachi World Movement. During his 15-year shlichut in South Africa, Rav Perez fulfilled multiple leadership roles, as Executive Director of Mizrachi South Africa, the Senior Rabbi of the Mizrachi Shul, & Head of the Yeshiva College school, the first & largest Torah school in Southern Africa. Rav Perez was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, & made Aliyah at the age of 18. He studied for 10 years in some of Israel’s leading Yeshivot, served in the IDF as part of the Hesder program, & completed his rabbinic ordination & a Bachelor of Education majoring in Jewish Philosophy. He is the author of the book Leading the Way, and a sought-after speaker and scholar-in-residence in communities in Israel & around the world.

Dr. Yael Ziegler is a senior lecturer in Tanakh at Herzog College and Matan. She received her BA from Stern College and an MA and Ph.D. at Bar Ilan University. Dr. Ziegler has lectured widely on various Tanakh topics in Israel, the United States, South Africa, Australia, and Europe. Dr. Ziegler is the author of “Promises to Keep: The Oath in Biblical Narrative” and “Ruth: From Alienation to Monarchy,” which has also been published in Hebrew: “רות: מניכור למלוכה” Her forthcoming book on Megillat Eikha is scheduled for publication in 2020. She lives in Alon Shvut, Israel, with her husband and their five children.

Rav Binyamin Zimmerman is an author and innovative Jewish educator who serves as the director of a number of educational organizations. He serves as director of Mizrachi Musmachim, a new state of the art semicha program for English speakers in Israel, is Educational Director of the Zomet Institute (Tzomet) of Halakha and Technology, Co-Director of Matan-Mizrachi’s Advanced Women’s Learning Program and founder and director of H.E.S.B.E.R. (hesber.org), an organization dedicated to producing powerful educational materials for students and communities. He is author of H.E.S.B.E.R.’s “From the Source; with Spirit” series of educational books which are used by more than 50 schools throughout the English-speaking Jewish world.

His background in Halakha and Technology, the interface of Israel, Judaism and modernity, and Contemporary Educational techniques for students of all ages have made him a sought out lecturer for schools, teacher-training seminars, and communities throughout the world.

On the 5th of Kislev, 21-year-old Binyamin Airley hy”d fell in Gaza. Since then, Binyamin’s mother Jen has been an inspiration to all of Am Yisrael, speaking openly from the heart with extraordinary strength and faith

Rabbi Jesse Horn is a Senior Ram (Rosh Metivta) at Yeshivat Hakotel. He is known for his methodological & Brisker approach to Gemara, his creative shiurim in Tanach, & his warm personality. In his shiurim, he motivates students to rigorously dissect texts, to ask major questions on the sugya at hand, & to intuit the interpretations offered by the Rishonim. Rabbi Horn also teaches at MMY & has taught in other seminaries, such as Shalvim for Women & Midreshet HaRova. Rabbi Horn is the author of Double Take, a book about Biblical personalities, as well as numerous other articles for Beis Yitzhak, Arutz Sheva, World Mizrachi, & other scholarly publications. Rabbi Horn earned a B.A. in Judaic Studies & an M.A. in Jewish Education from Yeshiva University. He received his ordination from Yeshiva University/RIETS.

Rabbi Shaw is no stranger to leadership and brings with him 15 years’ experience as Community Development Rabbi at Stanmore and Canons Park United Synagogue where he has been credited with transforming the local community’s work with its youth and young families. He has also been a leading figure in the United Synagogue’s central organisation for more than a decade and was the founder of Tribe as well as Director of the Living & Learning department. Rabbi Shaw lives in Edgware, where he runs a minyan at Edgware United Synagogue.

Rav Yamin Goldsmith is the Director/Rosh Midrasha of Sha’alvim for Women, in Yerushalayim. He attended Yeshivat Sha’alvim for two years before serving in the I.D.F with the Yeshivat Shaalvim Hesder Machal program. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Yeshiva University, a master’s degree in public administration from Columbia University, & was ordained at the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary of Yeshiva University. He has worked in both formal & informal Jewish education in the United States & in Israel for more than 30 years and is well known and respected for his warm & engaging personality. He is also known for his popular “FiveMinuteTorah” series of divrei Torah.

Rabbi Alex Israel teaches at Yeshivat Eretz Hatzvi and Midreshet Lindenbaum. Born & raised in London, Rabbi Israel moved to Israel in 1991 & gained rabbinic ordination from the Israeli Chief Rabbinate following several years of study at Yeshivat Har Etzion & holds degrees from London School of Economics, the Institute of Education, London, & Bar Ilan University. His first book “I Kings – Torn in Two” was published in 2013. Rabbi Israel has lectured widely at campuses & communities on five continents.

Rabbi Menachem Leibtag, founder of the Tanach Study Center www.tanach.org, is an internationally acclaimed bible scholar & pioneer of Jewish Education on the internet. His essays on Parshat ha’Shavua reflect his vibrant thematic-analytical approach, blending the methods of modern scholarship with traditional approaches. As a faculty member at Yeshivat Har Etzion in Israel, he is best known for his ability to teach students how to study Tanach. Rabbi Leibtag also teaches at Matan, Midreshet Lindenbaum, & Yeshivat Shaalavim; & routinely lectures around the globe, primarily as a Scholar in Residence in communities in North America.

An Israeli educator, teacher and curriculum developer, born to a Mexican family in Israel. On October 7, she lost her brother and nephew, Moshe and Eliad Ohayon, who went to fight terrorists in the southern city Ofakim.

Rabbi Rickman is a graduate of Yeshivat Har Etzion. He has dedicated more than twenty years teaching high school students kodesh and is currently Head of Kodesh at King David High School. Rabbi Rickman has worked with international Jewish communities too, including Israel, Cape Town and Oslo. In the UK Rabbi Rickman was asked to help launch the Shenley Jewish Community, has served as interim Rabbi in the Yeshurun Shul Cheadle and was assistant Rabbi and Ba’al Tefila in Holy Law Shul before taking up his current role with Mizrachi. Rabbi Rickman is an engaging public speaker and expert educator.

Rabbi Alex Israel teaches at Yeshivat Eretz Hatzvi and Midreshet Lindenbaum. Born & raised in London, Rabbi Israel moved to Israel in 1991 & gained rabbinic ordination from the Israeli Chief Rabbinate following several years of study at Yeshivat Har Etzion & holds degrees from London School of Economics, the Institute of Education, London, & Bar Ilan University. His first book “I Kings – Torn in Two” was published in 2013. Rabbi Israel has lectured widely at campuses & communities on five continents.

Rabbi Menachem Leibtag, founder of the Tanach Study Center www.tanach.org, is an internationally acclaimed bible scholar & pioneer of Jewish Education on the internet. His essays on Parshat ha’Shavua reflect his vibrant thematic-analytical approach, blending the methods of modern scholarship with traditional approaches. As a faculty member at Yeshivat Har Etzion in Israel, he is best known for his ability to teach students how to study Tanach. Rabbi Leibtag also teaches at Matan, Midreshet Lindenbaum, & Yeshivat Shaalavim; & routinely lectures around the globe, primarily as a Scholar in Residence in communities in North America.

Rav Yosef Zvi Rimon is an internationally acclaimed “posek” of Halacha, author, educator, & lecturer. Rav Rimon is the Chief Rabbi of Gush Etzion & is the Rosh Yeshiva of Lev Academic Center (JCT), as well as the community Rabbi of Alon Shvut South. He is Founder & Chairman of Sulamot, which develops cutting-edge educational technologies, experiential Jewish programming, & innovative curricula for Judaic studies.

Rabbi Anthony Manning teaches in many educational institutions in Jerusalem as well as lecturing widely in Israel, England and the US. Since 2017 he has been Co-Director of Midreshet Tehillah, having moving from MMY (Michlelet Mevaseret Yerushalayim) where he was the senior rabbinic educator for many years. Rabbi Manning is also a senior lecturer at Shapell’s/Midreshet Rachel & gives a regular weekly shiur at the OU Israel Center in Jerusalem.

Rav Yosef Zvi Rimon is an internationally acclaimed “posek” of Halacha, author, educator, & lecturer. Rav Rimon is the Chief Rabbi of Gush Etzion & is the Rosh Yeshiva of Lev Academic Center (JCT), as well as the community Rabbi of Alon Shvut South. He is Founder & Chairman of Sulamot, which develops cutting-edge educational technologies, experiential Jewish programming, & innovative curricula for Judaic studies.

Rabbanit Rachelle Sprecher Fraenkel teaches Halacha at Nishmat, where she also serves as a Yoetzet Responder on Nishmat’s Golda Koschitzky Women’s Halachic Hotline. She is also the director of Matan’s Hilkhata (Advanced Halacha) Program. Rabbanit Rachelle studied at Bar Ilan University, Midreshet Lindenbaum, and Nishmat’s Keren Ariel Yoatzot Halacha Training Program, and was in the first graduating class of Matan’s Talmudic Institute. Recognized as one of Israel’s most inspiring women, Rabbanit Rachelle speaks on behalf of Jewish unity before audiences across the Jewish world. She is a co-founder of The Jerusalem Unity Prize and Unity Day project, in memory of her 16 year-old son, Naftali הי”ד, who was kidnapped and murdered by Palestinian terrorists in June, 2014.

Rav Reuven Taragin is the Dean of Overseas Students at Yeshivat Hakotel & the Educational Director of The World Mizrachi Movement. Rav Taragin has completed a B.A. in Science & Philosophy at Yeshiva University & an M.A. in Jewish History & Education at Touro College (Israel). Rav Taragin is the Rav of Kehillat Eretz Chemdah in Katamon & was the founder & director of the Yeshivat Hakotel Community Education Conferences.

Tzofia Englman, 35, proud mother of four. She is in her final stages of completing her PhD in Chemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She is currently a fellow in the “Interface” postdoctorate programme, which places postdoctorate students in senior government ministries. Her work there is centered on research and practical solutions to Israel’s waste management crisis. In addition, Tzofia lectures in several academic colleges around the country. She single-handedly managed her family for 180 days while her husband Yishai was in reserve duty. When Yishai was seriously injured and throughout the rehabilitation process (ongoing), Tzofia continued to manage her family, while continuing her research and being an active partner in the “Friendship of Iron” forum for the wives of wounded soldiers.

Rav Yishay is a Rabbi at the Hesder Yeshiva in Maale Adumim and a producer of popular Halacha podcasts for both kids and adults. He served 180 days of reserve combat duty as part of the 8th Brigade on the northern border and in Gaza following October 7. During operations in the Netzarim corridor, he was seriously wounded when a tank beside him rolled over an IED, sending a large piece of shrapnel through his abdomen.
Since then, Rav Yishay has been recovering and sharing his experiences, focusing on resilience, unity, and bridging divides within the Jewish people. A sought-after speaker, he has appeared on Israel’s Channel 12, Arutz 7, and other platforms.

Rabbi Shaw is no stranger to leadership and brings with him 15 years’ experience as Community Development Rabbi at Stanmore and Canons Park United Synagogue where he has been credited with transforming the local community’s work with its youth and young families. He has also been a leading figure in the United Synagogue’s central organisation for more than a decade and was the founder of Tribe as well as Director of the Living & Learning department. Rabbi Shaw lives in Edgware, where he runs a minyan at Edgware United Synagogue.

Graduate of Mizrachi’s Shalhevet program and brother of Captain Yaron Chitiz hy”d who fell protecting Israel on December 27, 2023.

Rabbi Danny Mirvis is the CEO of World Mizrachi & the Rabbi of Ohel Moshe Synagogue in Herzliya Pituach.

Dublin-born & London-raised, Rabbi Mirvis is an alumnus of the Hesder program at Yeshivat Har Etzion. In 5782, he returned to Israel following his successful tenure as the Senior Rabbi of Mizrachi Melbourne.

During his six years in Australia, he served as the co-Vice President of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria, & the co-Chair of the Rabbinic Advisory Panel of the Melbourne Chevra Kadisha Cemeteries Trust. He led the Melbourne Beth Din review of Conversion Practices & Procedures, & through his Mizrachi role he provided Rabbinic leadership to its numerous Synagogues, Leibler Yavneh College, Bnei Akiva Melbourne, Kosher Australia & the Melbourne Eruv.

Devorah Kay has been involved in both formal and informal education for the past 27 years. She has taught in Jewish day schools in South Africa, with her main focus being on Chumash and Nach. In addition, Devorah has worked in adult education. Devorah and her husband Avi made Aliyah in December 2020. Since the terrorist attack in November 2021, that claimed the life of their son Eli, Devorah has spoken on topics of hope, positivity and the choices we make, to communities around the world.

Rav Joel Kenigsberg is the Rabbi of Beit Knesset Hanassi in Rechavia, Jerusalem. He previously served as shaliach of Mizrachi UK in Hendon where he was the Rabbi of Magen Avot and Rav Shaliach of Bnei Akiva UK. Rav Kenigsberg grew up in Johannesburg before making Aliyah after high school. He studied at Yeshivat HaKotel as part of the Hesder program of joint Yeshiva study and IDF service, and was then a member of the founding cohort of Manhigut Toranit – a five-year post-Semicha program at Eretz Hemdah developing Rabbinic leadership for communities around the world.
Rav Kenigsberg has a B.Ed from Lifshitz College of Education and a Master’s degree in Science and Halacha from Bar-Ilan University, both of which he completed with distinction. He takes a special interest in the interface between Halacha and the modern world and has written and presented extensively on this topic, including at the conference of European Rabbis and at other global forums. He is also a co-author of the English edition of the acclaimed Tzurba m’Rabanan series.

Orit Mark Ettinger is a media professional, panelist on Channel 13’s morning show, and an inspirational speaker who delivers impactful lectures on overcoming adversity, personal growth, and resilience.