Zhenya Lopatnik had worked for more than 15 years as the head of education at The JCC Beit Dan in her native city, Kharkiv, Ukraine. She coordinated the work of Jewish community programs in her region and conducted seminars on Informal Jewish Education in the FSU. She taught Hebrew, Yiddish, and Jewish Music to students of all ages. Zhenya also published a few books and games on Jewish tradition and recorded a few CDs of her own Yiddish songs. 

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When Zhenya moved to the US in 2015, she devoted her energy to sharing her knowledge and expertise with the RSJ community. She became a renowned educator and community organizer who combined her unique methods of teaching Jewish Traditions through music, art, and games with a deep knowledge of Jewish history.

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You can hear her music here:

https://www.zhenyalopatnik.com/

Leah Ginsburg has been teaching for over 45 years. She has a  unique pedagogic approach for every child. She helps students to see and open their own potential.  Her teaching ability has a very wide range. She is teaching Judaic studies, music, she also works on child’s creativity, imagination and confidence. She creates with kids theater plays and Broadway shows. She is loved by the kids and their parents. 

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Leah was born in Kazakhstan, where she got her masters in Music Arts and Social studies.  
She was a director of a Music school of Almaty.  She composed music and songs. 

Leah was a director of Judaic studies in Moscow and then in Israel teaching younger and older kids the foundation of Judaism and the Legacy of Jewish nation. 

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Leah Ginsburg wrote and published several books for kids and adults.

Rabbi Menachem Solomon brings Jewish holidays, traditions, and ideas to life through engaging, hands-on educational experiences for children and families. Through programs such as the Matzah Factory and Shofar Workshops, he creates opportunities for children to explore the meaning behind Jewish traditions, connect with their heritage, and experience the richness of Jewish life.

Combining Jewish learning, storytelling, and interactive activities, Rabbi Solomon makes timeless Jewish ideas accessible, memorable, and meaningful for the whole family.

Yael was born in Moscow, where she earned her B.A. and Masters Philology, with a specialization in Teaching, at Lomonosov State University. Yael went on to get a second Masters degree in Translation & Literature from Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She’s spoken three languages from childhood and has been teaching Hebrew (particularly to Russian speakers) for 20+ years. She has a passion for bringing Jewish traditions, especially the Hebrew language, to Jews around the globe. Yael’s unique approach helps each of her students master Hebrew in just a few quick months!