Esther Altmann, Ph.D., is the Director of Pastoral Education at Yeshivat Maharat and a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience treating individuals, couples, and families.

Rabbanit Alissa Thomas-Newborn, BCC is the Rabbanit at Congregation Netivot Shalom in Teaneck, NJ.

Raised in southern Germany, Rabbi Dr. Katja Vehlow is a former professor of Jewish and religious studies.

Rabba Briah Cahana is the Director of Member Care and Outreach and Congregation Shaar Hashomayim in Montreal.

Rabbanit Judith Levitan is a lawyer with over 20 years experience in the field of social justice.

Rina has a Masters Degree in Social Work from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work in NYC, earned a Bachelor’s of Psychology from Stern College, and is licensed to practice psychotherapy in the State of Maryland. 

Miriam Udel is associate professor of German Studies and Judith London Evans Director of the Tam Institute of Jewish Studies at Emory University, where her teaching focuses on Yiddish language, literature, and culture.