More than a class. A homecoming.

Chana Golda bat Yael : Poet, singer, composer, voice healer made aliya from Paris in January 2000. Her never-ending vocal quest led her straight to the heart of Jerusalem. She studied yoga, meditation, Chi-kung, massage therapy, drumming and several vocal techniques such as classical and world style : private classes and workshops in France in classical and Indian singing, Academy of French songs in Paris, Oriental Music school of Jerusalem. Leaving behind a career of professional singing and performing (French, Yiddish and Hebrew songs), she connected with her Jewish roots. Prayer invited her to a new path. Inspired by Hebrew letters and their ancestral vibrations, she waves a unique repertoire, influenced by her multiple roots and cultural background: African and Moroccan beats, resonances of the shtetl, jazz and blues. She had the privilege to be vocally coached in Jerusalem by the opera singer, musical and choir director Judi Axelrod. She performs for women with original compositions on ancient and original Hebrew texts, reflecting her experiences and inner journey, as well as traditional songs in Ladino and in Yiddish. She leads workshops for women on how to discover the simplicity, the pleasure and the joy of singing : How to let the body and the soul sing in harmony.

Emuna Witt Halevi met Reb Shlomo about 43 years ago and has been transcribing his torahs and sharing his teachings for many years. She loves to give over Chassidut from Rebbe Nachman, the Holy Slonima, and many other rebbes, with a lot of simcha!

Gitty is a Chassidic woman, oved Hashem and proud creative mother of 6 ke"h. As a dancer, choreographer and creative artist, Gitty has created 9 original multi-faceted dance pieces that were showcased at various women-only festivals and events. (since 2011) She is a dance and movement teacher who utilizes her own original “InsightOut” method. Gitty loves to create and express movement that flows from within out as a pure connection to oneself and God ,to use that powerful movement to connect to each other -fellow women from all sectors of klal yisroel and beyond – as soul sisters bridging beyond our differences. Empower each other and move closer in harmony .

As a seasoned expert in Jewish law, Rabbi Fink brings close to 40 years of experience and a passion for teaching to this course. Rabbi Fink will delve deeply into the vast sources of halacha to address current issues and questions from students.

Our Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Doctor Leibish Hundert, was a close and beloved student of our late Rosh Yeshiva, Rav Sholom Brodt z”l. He received his Rabbinic ordination from HaRav Efraim Greenblatt zt'l, and just recently his PhD from Concordia University. Reb Leibish established and led the McGill University’s “Ghetto Shul” for 11 years, well-known and remembered as one of the most vibrant and impactful college shuls during his time there. Reb Leibish uses his musical talents, great sense of humor and radiant personality to create a profound learning experience.

Yael has been involved in Jewish education for more than three decades, teaching both young and old alike, and comes to Israel from Montreal, Canada. Her love of Torah and chassidut inspire her to share the depth of Torah, in all its facets, with others who aspire to grow in their Avodat HaShem. Yael has a teachers’ diploma from Bas Yaakov Seminary Montreal, a B.A. in Judaic Studies from McGill University, and has studied in the Masters program in Jewish Education at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.