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Rabbin Rachamim Ankari

5765

Age: 29 Married to: Tzippora, 28 Citizenship: Israel, French Background Information : Rabbi Ankari is a native French Speaker. He studied at the Midrash Hasephardi in Jerusalem towards his ordination from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. He is a ba'al tefila and ba'al keriya. Rabbi Ankari has worked extensively with youth. Tzipora holds a Master's degree in Communications and works as an editorial assistant. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabino Eliahu Eljarrat	5766
Age: 29 Married to: Tehila, 28 Citizenship: Israel Background Information : Rabino Eljarrat speaks Hebrew and Spanish.  He studied at the Yeshivat Hesder in Karnei Shomron and received rabbinic ordination. He is an experienced educator, presently working at the yeshiva high school in Mevaseret.  Tehila is an attorney. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbin Gabriel Elkouby

5766

Age: 26 Married to: Inbal, 25 Citizenship: Israel, French Background Information : Rabbin Elkouby speaks French and Hebrew.  He studied at the Lycee Yabne in Paris and received his rabbinic ordination from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel.   He is a certified mohel and has extensive experience as an educator, including youth and academic groups.  Inbal is a special education teacher. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Yehuda and Nechami Fishman

5763

Age: 27 Married to: Nechami, 24 Children: Moriah, 2; Daniel Background Information : Rabbi Fishman speaks Hebrew and English. He received his semicha from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. He is an experienced ba'al kriya and ba'al tefila . Rabbi Fishman is studying for a master's degree in business administration at Bar Ilan University. He holds a teaching degree. Nechami is a graphics artist and website designer. She performed her national service in Karnei Shomron as a teacher and tutor. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Amichai Shoham

5766

Age: 27 Married to: Ditza, 25 Citizenship: Israel, European (Danish) Background Information : Rabbi Shoham speaks Hebrew, English and Danish.  He studied at Yeshivat Har Ezion in Alon Shvut and received his rabbinic ordination from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel.  He has extensive experience as an educator and youth counselor. Ditza is a teacher and experienced youth counselor. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabino Netanel Tzipel

5766

Age: 29 Married to: Rachel, 25 Citizenship: Israel Background Information : Rabino Tzipel speaks Hebrew and Spanish.  He studied at the Yeshivat Hesder  in Kerem Be’Yavne and received full rabbinic ordination from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel.  He is an experienced teacher and certified Sofer Stam. He publishes a weekly Parshat Hashavua newspaper for youngsters. Rachel is an accountant. She also speaks Spanish. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabino David Twersky	5765
Age: 27 Married to: Sara, 25 Citizenship: Israel Background Information : Rabbi Twersky studied in Ma'ale Adumim towards his ordination from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Educational Counseling from Bar Ilan University. He is a Ba'al Tefila on the High Holidays. Rabbi Twersky speaks English. Sara is a teacher. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Alon and Esti Yunyan

5763

Age: 27 Married to: Esti, 26 Background Information : Rabbi Yunyan studied for semicha with the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. He is an experienced youth counselor, ba'al kriya and ba'al tefila. He has written scholarly articles on Torah topics. Rabbi Yunyan is presently studying for his Master's degree in public administration at Bar Ilan University. Esti is a musical therapist for children at the Tel Hashomer Hospital and teaches music theory and English in Elkana. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Yaron Zilberstein

5765

Age: 30 Married to: Simcha, 27 Citizenship: Israel Background Information : Rabbi Zilberstein studied at Merkaz Harav in Jerusalem and received rabbinic ordination from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. He completed his doctoral studies in Talmud at Bar Ilan University. He has extensive experience as an educator and youth counselor. He speaks English and basic German. Simcha is a teacher. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

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Rabbi Gabriel and Chani Ben Aharon

5763

Age: 30 Married to: Chani, 26 Children: Aharon, 5; Michael, 2, Emuna Background Information : Rabbi Ben Aharon, a native of Argentina, speaks Hebrew and fluent Spanish. He is presently an assistant Rabbi at the "Chazon Yechezkel" synagogue in Mevaseret Zion. He has semicha from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. He is an experienced ba'al kriya and ba'al tefila. He has extensive experience working with high school youth, both as a teacher and counselor. Chani is a teacher and graphics designer. She performed her national service as a counselor for high school girls in Afula. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Rafael and Michal Cohen

5763

Age: 31 Married to: Michal, 27 Children: Sapir, 7; Inbar, 4 Background Information : Rabbi Cohen speaks Hebrew and fluent Spanish. He previously worked in South America as a congregational Rabbi and youth director. He is a certified shochet and scribe and an experienced ba'al kriya and ba'al tefila. He has extensive experience in informal education and community organization. Michal also speaks Spanish. She has worked in Argentina and Colombia as a Jewish educator in a variety of congregational frameworks. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Yehuda David

5762

Age: 27 Married to: Shlomit, 27 Children: Benaya, 3; D'vir, 2 Citizenship: Israel, Great Britain Background Information : Rabbi David speaks Hebrew and English. He received his semicha from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel and earned his B.Ed. degree from the Moreshet Yaakov Seminary in Rechovot. He now works as a Rav Beit Sefer in Elkana. He previously worked as an educator in Karnei Shomron, including teaching new immigrants. He is an experienced ba'al koreh and ba'al tefila. Shlomit speaks Hebrew and English. She earned her B.Ed degree in special education in Elkana. She presently teaches at the B'nai Chayil high school in Kidumim. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Yehuda and Tamar Dominitz

5763

Age: 30 Married to: Tamar, 30 Children: Avichai, 7; Matanel, 6; Tehila, 4; Yedidya Background Information : Rabbi Dominitz speaks Hebrew and English. He received his semicha from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. He has lectured and taught a wide range of students, from pre-school through adults. He is an experienced ba'al kriya and ba'al tefila. He was a counselor in the B'nai Akiva youth movement and in a special educational programme for kibbutz members. Rabbi Dominitz holds a degree in computer science from Bar Ilan University. Tamar studied business administration and presently works for Bank Leumi. She performed her national service as the Head Counselor in the B'nai Akiva youth movement in Be'er Sheva. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Oren Duvdevani

Born: November 13, 1973 Married to: Irit, 22 Children: Yedidia, 1 Citizenship: Israel Background Information : Rabbi Duvdevani is a graduate of Yeshivat Har-Ezion in Alon Shvut. He coordinates Jewish studies at the Midreshet Torah Ve-avodah in K'far Ezion. Irit majored in communication and educational technology and now works as an elementary school teacher. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Oriel Einhorn	5759
Born: November 17, 1972 Married to: Toby, 25 Children: Yael Citizenship: Israel Background Information : Rabbi Einhorn has worked as a Rabbi, and teacher and youth counselor in South Africa and the CIS. He is an experienced ba'al tefila, ba'al koreh and shochet. Toby has taught in Israel, the CIS, and the USA. She has an M.A. in Bible Studies. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbiner Jaron Engelmayer

5765

Age: 29 Married to: Chana, 27 Citizenship: Israel, Switzerland Background Information : Rabbiner Engelmayer speaks Hebrew, English, German, Yiddish, Italian, Russian and French and reads Latin. He studied at the Yeshivat Hesder in Ma'ale Adumim and received full rabbinic ordination from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. Chana is a youth counselor and teacher. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Aaron Finkelstein	5758
Born: July 16, 1971 Married to: Merav, 22 Children: Tzofia-Chaya, 1 Citizenship: Israel Background Information : Rabbi Finkelstein previously served as the Rabbi of Kibbutz Beit Rimon in Israel. He is an experienced chazan and Ba'al-Koreh. Merav recently graduated from Nursing School. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Shai Finkelstein

Age: 23 Married to: Bilha, 23 Children: Noga, 1 Citizenship: Israel Background Information : Rabbi Finkelstein will receive his semicha from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. He is qualified to teach Bible, Mishna and Talmud. He is an experienced ba'al tefila and prepares students for Bar Mitzva. He has lectured in forums which promote dialogue between religious and secular high school students. Bilha has a degree in business management and works as a elementary school teacher. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Moti and Orit Fogelman

5763

Age: 27 Married to: Orit, 27 Children: Yekutiel, 5; Talia, 3; Tzofia, 2, Roni Background Information : Rabbi Fogelman presently works as an educator and assistant rabbi in a special programme for English-speaking students at Yeshivat Sha'lavim. He is an experienced youth counselor, ba'al kriya and ba'al tefila for the High Holidays. For the past five years, he has taught a daily Talmud class. Orit founded and directed the B'nai Akiva branch in Nof Ayalon. She is an experienced teacher and a specialist in using animals and nature in therapy for children References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Boaz and Heftzi Genut

5763

Age: 29 Married to: Heftzi, 26 Children: Nachlala, 2; Gilad, 1 Background Information : Rabbi Genut speaks Hebrew and English. He received his semicha from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. He has lectured extensively and coordinated a variety of educational seminars for youth and adults. He is an experienced ba'al kriya, ba'al tefila and Torah scribe. Rabbi Genut holds a teaching degree. Heftzi is presently completing a special programme for halachic counselors in women's issues. She holds a master's degree in education and has experience organizing educational activities. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Mordechai Greenberg

5762

Age: 27 Married to: Yana, 26 Children: Yael, 3; Yehonatan, 2; Ruth, 1 Citizenship: Israel Background Information : Rabbi Greenberg speaks Hebrew and Russian. He has studied at Yeshivat Kerem Be'Yavne, Merkaz Harav and the Kollel Ramim at N'tiv Meir. He is receiving his semicha from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. He previously worked as a counselor with Russian-speaking youth at N'tiv Meir. He is an experienced ba'al koreh. Yana studied at the University of Leningrad and at Michlelet Efrata. She has extensive experience as a teacher and youth counselor. She now works in the field of early childhood education. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Meir Horden

5758

Born: November 5, 1964 Married to: Liraz, 31 Children: Gilad, 5; Yuval, 4; Reut, 2 Citizenship: Israel; U.S Background Information : Rabbi Horden recently completed his Rabbinic studies. He holds two academic degrees from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He has worked extensively in practical Rabbanut in the Herzylia area. Liraz majored in English Literature. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Raphael Kadosh	5759
Born: June 29, 1973 Married to: Avital, 24 Children: Avichai Moshe, 3; Alia Tal, 1.5 Citizenship: Israel Background Information : Rabbi Kadosh is a school Rabbi and teaches at a yeshiva high school . He is an experienced chazan and ba'al tefila in the Sephardic tradition. He is a musician and scribe. Avital has worked as a teacher and counselor. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Shaul Khalili

5762

Age: 24 Married to: Yocheved, 25 Children:   Citizenship: Brazil Background Information : Rabbi Khalili speaks Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish and English. He is presently studying at the Midrash Hasephardi in Jerusalem. He previously served as the Rabbi in Belmonte, Portugal. He is a certified shochet and mohel and an experienced ba'al koreh. Yocheved also speaks Hebrew, Spanish, English and Portuguese. She earned her B.A. in Communication and Sociology from the Hebrew University. She has extensive experience working as an educator and counselor with Spanish-speaking youth in Argentina. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Yaakov Leder

5761

Age: 30 Married to: Efrat, 28 Children: Talia, 4; Techia, 2; Elisha Haim, 1 Citizenship: Israel, United Kingdom Background Information : Rabbi Leder speaks Hebrew and English. He is presently working as an educator in Karne Shomron. Rabbi Leder received his semicha from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. During 1993-4, Rabbi Leder made several trips to Jewish communities in the former Soviet Union in order to organize educational activities and communal events. He was also a youth leader in the B'nai Akiva Youth Movement. Efrat teaches Jewish subjects to eighth grade students in Kedumim. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Daniel Levy

5760

Age: 28 Married to: Moriah, 27 Children: Eliasaf, 3; Eliraz 1. Citizenship: Israel Background Information : Rabbi Levy received his semicha from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. He presently serves as the community rabbi of the Beth El Synagogue in Kiryat Malachi and rabbi of the youth movement. He also works as a school Rabbi in Ashkelon and serves as a military chaplain. Rabbi Levy has extensive experience with kashruth supervision and the burial society. Moriah has a bachelor's degree in education and has enjoys teaching students of all ages, from pre-school through high school. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Peretz Lewin	5759
Born: February 16, 1972 Married to: Talya, 25 Children: Citizenship: South Africa Background Information : Rabbi Lewin has worked extensively with youth groups in Israel and South Africa. He is an experienced ba'al koreh and ba'al tefila. Talya is a special education teacher. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Elchanan Lewis	5759
Born: October 6, 1969 Married to: Noa, 25 Children: Yehuda, 4; Avital, 3; Itai, 2 Citizenship: Israel Background Information : Rabbi Lewis has worked as a community Rabbi and educator in the Ukraine. He is an experienced ba'al koreh. Noa is a teacher and youth counselor. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Moshe Lichsenberg

5761

Age: 30 Married to: Michal, 28 Children: Yedidya, 5; Shilat, 3; Esti, 2; Gilad, 1 Citizenship: Israel Background Information : Rabbi Lichsenberg is presently a teacher at the Torani Middle School in Ma'aleh Adumim. He received his semicha from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. He has served as the ba'al koreh and ba'al tefila during the High Holidays with the "Yair Stern" congregation in Tel Aviv. He was also a counselor and branch coordinator in the Ezra Youth Movement. Michal teaches Hebrew Literature at the Amit School in Beit Shemesh. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Yaakov Mayer

5758

Born: July 16, 1968 Married to: Rachel, 28 Children: Menucha, 3; Aharon, 2; Moshe, 1 Citizenship: Israel Background Information : Rabbi Mayer is an experienced educator and administrator. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Bar-Ilan University. He and his wife have extensive experience in outreach work and community organization. Rachel is working as a teacher and studying towards her Master's degree in Biology. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Itai Meushar

5762

Age: 26 Married to: Nehora, 24 Children: Yehuda, 1 Citizenship: Israel Background Information : Rabbi Meushar speaks Hebrew and Spanish. He is presently the Rav Beit Sefer of the S'deh Chemed School in Ma'aleh Adumim. He is receiving his semicha from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. He is an experienced ba'al koreh and ba'al tefila, with a special talent for music and working with youth. Nehora is a teacher and educator. She performed her national service as head counselor (communarit) in the B'nai Akiva youth movement. Both Rabbi Meushar and his wife have previously lived and studied in South America. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Avraham Neulander	5758
Born: July 23, 1971 Married to: Navah, 25 Children: Sarah, 3; Ariel, 1 Citizenship: Israel, Ausralia. Background Information : Rabbi Neulander is an educator in an "Ulpana" for girls. He is an experienced ba'al koreh and ba'al t'filah. Navah is a special education teacher. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Yaron Nisenholz

5762

Age: 28 Married to: Ariela, 26 Children: Akiva, 4; Daniel, 2; Reut, 1 Citizenship: Israel, United States Background Information : Rabbi Nisenholz speaks Hebrew and English. He is receiving his semicha from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. He presently teaches at the Amit high school in Ra'nana. He lives in Herzylia, where he works in a special community programme which includes preparation of Bar Mitzva students and classes for adults. Ariela attended school for two years in the United States. She earned her B.Ed. at Michlelet Yerushalayim and worked for three years developing Jewish educational programmes in Mevaseret Zion. Both Rabbi Nisenholz and his wife were previously counselors in the B'nai Akiva youth movement. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Baruch Plaskow

5762

Age: 29 Married to: Yael, 26 Children: Menucha, 3; Netanel, 2 Citizenship: Israel, Great Britain Background Information : Rabbi Plaskow speaks Hebrew and English. He received his semicha from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel and earned a B.A. in Psychology and Judaica from the University of South Africa. He has extensive experience in youth leadership. He presently works as an assistant Rabbi in the programme for English speakers at Yeshivat Sha'lavim. Yael made aliya from South Africa. She is completing her university degree in computers. She is also involved with the programme for English-speakers at Sha'lavim. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Ilan Rubinstein

5760

Age: 30 Married to: Bat Sheva, 30 Children: Hillel, 5; Batya Michal, 3; Rachel, 2; Leah Hodaya 1. Citizenship: Argentina, Israel Background Information : Rabbi Rubinstein received his semicha from the Midrash Hasephardi in Jerusalem, where he directs the programme for Spanish speakers. He is a certified teacher and has extensive experience as a lecturer and educator in South America. He is presently the Rabbi of Ohr Hachaim Synagogue in Jerusalem. Bat Sheva is a certified teacher who has also worked as an educator in South America. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Ronen Sela	5758
Born: December 7, 1968 Married to: Michal, 29 Children: Moriah, 5; Meytal, 4; Eyal, 2 Citizenship: Israel Background Information : Rabbi Sela is a doctoral candidate in Jewish History and an experienced educator. He presently works as a school principal. Michal is head nurse on Talmon, a residential community. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Netanel Teitelbaum

5760

Age: 24 Married to: Nurit, 24 Children: Shirya Bracha, 1 Citizenship: Israel, Germany Background Information : Rabbi Teitelbaum received his semicha from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. Rabbi Teitelbaum is an accomplished chazan and ba'al tefila who has served many noted communities in Israel and the Diaspora. He is an experienced teacher and youth leader. Nurit is a student of political science with a a background in youth work and informal education. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Eitan Weisman

5761

Age: 27 Married to: Hadara, 27 Children: Lavi, 5; Adir, 3 Citizenship: Israel Background Information : Rabbi Weisman speaks Hebrew and Spanish. He is presently the Rav Beit Sefer of the Neve Sara High School for girls in B'nai Brak. He received his semicha from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel and is presently studying towards a Masters Degree in Talmud. He is an experienced ba'al koreh and ba'al tefila. Hadara earned her doctorate degree from Bar Ilan University in Hebrew Language and lectures in this discipline at various institutions. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Yoel and Ruchama Werczberger

Age: 31 Married to: Ruchama, 26 Children: Nisan Meir, 5; Shaul Yisrael, 3; Tamar Chana, infant Citizenship: Israel Background Information : Rabbi Wertzberger is presently the assistant principal of the Noam School in Jerusalem. He received his semicha from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. He is an experienced ba'al koreh and ba'al tefila. Ruchama is an attorney and Jewish studies teacher. She also plays the piano. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Yehuda Yesharim

5760

Age: 25 Married to: Oshra , 25 Children: Eliashiv, 1 Citizenship: Israel Background Information : Rabbi Yesharim received his semicha from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. He has a degree in education and is qualified to teach Bible, Mishna and Talmud to middle and high school students. He is an experienced ba'al tefila and prepares students for Bar Mitzva. He enjoys working with students from a variety of backgrounds. Oshra works as a registered nurse. She was a youth movement leader. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi David Zenou

5762

Age: 29 Married to: Noemi, 27 Children: Batya, 6; Hadassah, 4 Citizenship: Israel, France Background Information : Rabbi Zenou speaks Hebrew and French. He received his semicha from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel and earned his B.Ed. at the Lipschitz Seminary. He presently teaches at the Himmelfarb School in Jerusalem and coordinates a hachshara toranit programme for French-speakers. During 1992-3, he served as a B'nai Akiva shaliach in France. He has authored and edited scholarly articles on Torah topics. Naomi is completing her doctorate in Chemistry. She has extensive experience working as an educator and counselor with French-speaking youth and new immigrants. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

Rabbi Efraim Zik	5759
Born: July 19, 1973 Married to: Miri, 24 Children: Hasdai, 1 Citizenship: Israel Background Information : Rabbi Zik has worked as a school Rabbi and Jewish studies teacher. He is an experienced ba'al tefila, ba'al koreh and shochet. Miri is a teacher, counselor and librarian. References: Please contact Rabbi Reuven Kruger

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