{"id":1990,"date":"2024-01-29T12:27:23","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T10:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.midrasha.co.il\/?page_id=1990"},"modified":"2025-11-06T10:58:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T08:58:46","slug":"our-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.midrasha.co.il\/en\/our-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Midrasha Educational Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Midrasha Educational
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Distinguished by a diverse spectrum of educators from various disciplines, the Midrasha staff is composed of individuals holding advanced degrees from premier Yeshiva and academic institutions. At the helm of our educational journey are esteemed lecturers and instructors, whose expertise and passion enrich the learning experience.<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Among them are:<\/p>\n<\/h2><\/div>

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R\u2019 Esther is a proud alumna of the inaugural Midrasha class in 1986. With a master’s degree in Talmud from the Hebrew University and a Ph.D. from Bar-Ilan University’s Gender Studies Program, she teaches Talmud, rabbinical literature, and gender studies. Esther co-founded the Nigun Nashim Beit Midrash at Oranim, is a graduate of the Israeli Rabbinical Beit Midrash of the Hartman Institute and currently is one of the heads of this project. She is also actively involved in additional Rabbinical Organizations: Beit Hillel and Torat Chaim. Residing in Kibbutz Merav, Esther is married to Benny, a mother of five, and a grandmother.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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R’ Dr Esther Fisher<\/h5><\/div>\n
Rosh Hamidrasha<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n
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Rafael is a graduate of Israel Studies and a tour guide. Rafael has guided generations of travellers throughout our beautiful land. The owner of an educational guidance company, \u201cBishvil ha-Aretz,\u201d Rafael was born and raised in Jerusalem. He currently resides in Hoshaya, is married to Dena, a father to Aviya and Noam, and a grandfather to Talya Zohara.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Rafael Ben Haim<\/h5><\/div>\n
CEO<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n
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Atira is married to Shilo and a mother of five.
\nAtira loves to learn and teach a variety of Torah subjects \u2013 Bible, Midrash, Jewish Thought, Halakha and more. She believes in a Torah that is a Torah of life and of actions.
\nAtira holds an M.A. in Bible Studies, is a group facilitator, a consultant on niddah matters, a kallah teacher and guides couples on marital relations.
\nShe is currently studying in the \u201cMorot Halakha\u201d program. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Rabbanit Atira Grenevitz<\/h5><\/div>\n
Head of the Kiryat Shemona Branch<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n
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R\u2019 Yaara teaches Talmud, rabbinical literature, and Jewish philosophy at the Midrasha. Holder of a BA in Jewish Philosophy and Jewish History from the \u201cOfakim\u201d program at Tel Aviv University, R\u2019 Yaara is currently pursuing a master\u2019s degree and recently received Smicha from Yeshivat Maharat. Trained as a group facilitator, she brings a dynamic approach to her educational responsibilities. Yaara resides in Kibbutz Ein HaNatziv, is married to Matan, and is a mother of four.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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R’ Yaara Wiedman-Samuel<\/h5><\/div>\n
Educational Director<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n
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R\u2019 Rachel is ordained as a Morat Halakha and is the head of the Beit Midrash and the Midrasha\u2019s Morot Halakha program. <\/p>\n

At the Midrasha, Rachel imparts her knowledge and teaches Jewish philosophy, Bible, Halachic philosophy, and Gender Studies. With a BA and MA in Jewish Philosophy and Jewish History from Hebrew University, along with a master\u2019s degree in Gender Studies from Bar-Ilan University, Rachel is a dedicated scholar A graduate of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership, she is a member of Rabbinical Organizations such as Beit Hillel and Torat Chaim, and is a member of Kolech, having previously chaired the organization\u2019s executive committee. Rachel resides in Kibbutz Ein HaNatziv with her husband Gdalia, and is a mother of three and a grandmother.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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R\u2019 Rachel Keren <\/h5><\/div>\n
Rosh Beit Midrash and Halakhic Responder<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n
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Or teaches Talmud and Jewish Thought to our first-year students.
\nShe is a graduate of Yeshivat Drisha and holds a first degree in education, rabbinic literature and general literature.
\nOr is a student in the \u201cTehilla\u201d halakhic program, a joint program of the Midrasha and Maharat.
\nOr is married and a mother of three, and resides in Sde Eliyahu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Or Gratenlov<\/h5><\/div>\n
Shana Aleph Ramit<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n
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Hadas teaches rabbinical literature and Rabbi Kook\u2019s philosophy. In addition to her instructional duties, she is responsible for accompanying the Midrasha soldiers during their service. Hadas is a graduate of Midreshet Lindenbaum, holding a BA in Jewish History and Literature from Bar-Ilan University. Her educational journey includes participation in the \u201cPsychology in Judaism\u201d program under the guidance of Dr. Yair Kaspi. Residing in Kibbutz Ma\u2019ale Gilboa, Hadas is married to Hezi and is a mother of five.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Hadas Cohen <\/h5><\/div>\n
Shana Bet R\u2019amit<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n
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Galit is married and a mother to four adorable children.
\nGalit resides in Maaleh Gilboa, and is a teacher of Jewish Studies, an educator and a therapist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Galit Kerem<\/h5><\/div>\n
Shana Aleph Ramit<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n
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R\u2019 Tania teaches and addresses diverse Jewish themes at the Midrasha. Additionally, she oversees the coordination and facilitation of recruitment and army induction processes. R\u2019 Tania holds a BA from Bar Ilan University and an MA from the Schechter Institute. A graduate of HaMidrasha at Oranim and the Shalom Hartman Institute\u2019s Beit Midrash for Israeli Rabbis. Residing in Kibbutz Tirat Tzvi, Tania is a mother of five children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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R\u2019 Tania Alon<\/h5><\/div>\n
Head of Army program<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n
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Shlomit is a graduate of the Stella K. Abraham Beit Midrash for Women in Migdal Oz and of Midreshet Lindenbaum, and holds a degree in social work.
\nShlomit worked for several years as a social worker and a teacher in institutions for at-risk youth.
\nShlomit is married and a mother to four. She lives in Mitzpe Netophah in the Galilee.
\nShe is a graduate of the Halakha Studies Program at the Midrasha, and teaches Talmud and Halakha.
\nShlomit is the CEO of the Beit Hillel Rabbinical Organization. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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R\u2019 Shlomit Piamenta <\/h5><\/div>\n
Ramit Halakha <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n
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R\u2019 Avital focuses on the concept of truth and the development of Halacha by Hazal. Avital is a graduate of the Halacha program at Midreshet Lindenbaum and holds ordination as a Rabbi from the Yeshivat Maharat in New York. Her educational background includes a BA in Theater and an MA in Talmud. In her capacity as a group instructor, Avital imparts her expertise in Gemara and Halacha across various educational frameworks. She resides in Kibbutz Ein HaNatziv with her family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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R\u2019 Avital Engelberg <\/h5><\/div>\n
Head of the Center for Female Leadership<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/div><\/section>\n\n
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