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Mrs. Daphne Hanson, LMSW, has been with the Ohr Naava family since it's inception in 2003 and is currently the Director of Bnos Binah Seminary. She has been teaching a variety of subjects including Torah and Psychology, Michtav M'Eliyahu, and The Sanctity of a Jewish Marriage for over two decades. After spending a few years studying in Eretz Yisroel, Mrs. Hanson returned to the U.S. to complete her master's in social work at Adelphi University. Under the careful guidance of Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein zt"l, she has been instrumental in creating a curriculum that doesn't teach subjects but rather teaches students. Mrs. Hanson specializes in working with young adult women who are trying to find real answers to real questions. She also coaches young adults through dating or through the early stages of marriage. The Hanson family live in Brooklyn, NY.

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Mrs. Jackie Bitton can count over 20 years of educating our communities, seminaries, high schools, and specialty programs amongst her many accomplishments. Former dean of Yeshivat Darchei Eretz, she is a sought after and world renowned speaker who connects to all walks of Klal Yisroel, whether it be Sephardic, Ashkenazi, young, old, religious, non-religious, bridging all gaps of age and religious affiliation. Mrs. Bitton enlightened her students with her heart- warming, relatable, and thought-provoking lessons. She mentors students and young adults, helping them through their struggles and find meaning through their journey. Jackie and her family live in Brooklyn, NY.

 

 

Rabbi Yisroel Grossberg is a nationally recognized leader in supporting Jewish women, teens, and their families within the framework of a Torah lifestyle. He currently serves as the director of Al HaDerech. Rabbi Grossberg serves as the rabbinic director of Amudim, where he helps guide families through the struggles they are facing. He is also the educational director of Darcheinu, an SEL curriculum for the Yeshiva Bais Yaakov student. He serves as Rabbinic Advisor of Chazkeinu and Uplift organizations, offering guidance to individuals and their families. Through his leadership and personal guidance, he is a beloved teacher and mentor to the many students who attend his classes and lectures.

 

 

​Mrs. Bruchie Fischman is an educator with over 13 years of experience teaching and guiding young women in various high schools. Mrs. Fischman's commitment to fostering inclusivity, resilience, and personal growth has enabled her to make a positive impact on students from all walks of life. Her enthusiasm for education and mentoring inspires her to continue guiding and uplifting students, helping them thrive and succeed. With a passion for learning, Mrs. Fischman remains committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of her students. She continues to inspire and motivate young minds, empowering them to become confident, compassionate, and capable individuals.

 

 

 

 

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Rabbi Gil Frieman is the Rav of Jewish Center Nachlath Zion. He has given lectures throughout the United States, Canada, and Eretz Yisroel. In addition to his Daf Yomi shiur, Rabbi Frieman has been involved in chinuch habanos for more than two decades. Rabbi Frieman currently teaches in Bnos Binah, Ateres Naava, and Assaf Seminaries and in Camp Tubby during the summer. He resides with his wife and family in Brooklyn, NY.

 

Rabbi Dovid Goldshteyn came to the U.S. from Odessa, when he was two years old. When in college, he earned a second-degree black belt in Shotokan Karate. He competed in the 15th world Maccabiah games in Israel in 1997 and won two bronze medals. When visiting the Kotel, he was invited to join Aish HaTorah's Discover Seminar and that changed his life. He decided to stay in Israel and study full-time in Yeshiva. He eventually became a top lecturer at the very same Discovery Seminar from 2006-2008. He was later  offered a position as an educator at RAJE in New York. Since then he has taught thousands of young Russian speaking students and taken them on educational trips to Israel becoming one of the most popular and beloved RAJE educators. Currently, Rabbi Goldshteyn resides in Brooklyn with his family.

 

 

 

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Rabbi Uri Nahum is a rav in the Orthodox Syrian Sephardic neighborhood in Flatbush. Daily, he gives a wide range of classes to a wide variety of audiences from elementary school children to middle-aged men. Rabbi Nahum gives a weekly class in practical halacha at Bnos Binah Seminary. He continues to advance his own learning at the Keter Sion Kollel in Flatbush. Rabbi Nahum, his wife, and their children live in Brooklyn, NY.

 

 

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Rabbi Baruch Rabinowitz, a talmid of Rav Moshe Shapiro zt"l, has been a mechanech for over 40 years. He is currently a staff member at Bnos Binah, Bais Yaakov Intensive, and other seminary and post seminary programs in Brooklyn. Rabbi Rabinowitz is an educational consultant and a frequent darshan on inyanei chinuch, special needs, hashkafa, chizuk, and emunah for both teens and adults. He serves as the Rabbinic Advisor at Yedei Chesed of Rockland County for families that have children with special needs.

 

 

 

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Rabbi Meir Simcha Sperling is a young, dynamic speaker bringing Yidden closer to Hashem in order to live a Torah life in today’s challenging world with clarity and humor. He speaks at live events and has a large following on TorahAnytime, The Bracha Institute, Daily Dose, and Guard Your Eyes. He also is a contributor to the Meaningful Minute app with posts and short classes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Rivka Baila Srebro has her degree in education and special education and has been teaching for the past ten years. Her passion is learning together with students and watching them grow.

 

 

 

 

Rabbi Yehuda Stern is a proud talmid of Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein zt"l. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Rabbi Stern began teaching at Zvi Dov Roth Academy and has been teaching at Ohr Naava since 2009. Rabbi Stern is an attorney by profession but takes time out of his busy schedule to teach hashkafa based classes at Bnos Binah in a very logical and interactive way. He also has extensive experience in mentoring and guiding students through their life journey. Rabbi Stern and his family currently reside in Woodmere, NY.

 

Rabbi Mordechai B. Twerski is the Rabbi of Congregation Ateres Shloime in Brooklyn. His Chassidic community began when Rabbi Twerski and his family moved from his hometown in Denver, in 2001. He continued the leadership of his father's Chassidic community in Denver for over 20 years. In addition to leading his  community, Rabbi Twerski, has an active counseling practice in family therapy reaching across all lines of the Jewish community. In his work with the community in Denver, he was renowned for his tireless efforts in outreach to the western region of the US. The core 125 young families of his vibrant community in New York are actively inspiring and host hundreds of young men and women annually in their community and homes. Rabbi Twerski inspires the Bnos Binah students weekly with his  unique style of education.

 

 

Mrs. Naomi Vainer is originally from Memphis, TN and is now living in Boro Park with her husband and four children. She brings years of experience in leadership, kiruv, and chinuch to Bnos Binah Seminary. She has been involved in NCSY and various outreach programs. She is currently helping run a program for Baalei Teshuva. Naomi has also guided many through the shidduch process with care and insight. With a background as a daycamp director in Memphis and Jacksonville, FL and as a proud alumna and former madricha of Darchei Binah, Mrs. Vainer understands the value of creating a well-rounded seminary experience. Her warmth, creativity, and dedication makes her an integral part of the Bnos Binah team.