Rabbi Jeffrey Segelman, a native of Boston, holds a B.A. from Boston University and a B.H.L. from Boston Hebrew College. He earned his M.A. and rabbinic ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary. Rabbi Segelman is the Rabbi Emeritus of the Westchester Jewish Center, where he served for 40 wonderful years. He currently serves on the faculty and is the Director of Field Placement at the Academy for Jewish Religion, a pluralistic seminary ordainingrabbis and cantors. Rabbi Segelman resides on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and has been teaching at IJKL since 2020.

  Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah graduated magna cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis and holds a Master's degree in Jewish Education from HUC-JIR and ordination from ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal. She is a certified Jewish Spiritual Director and published author with a passion for ritual, the written word and ceramics. Her first book, "Parenting on a Prayer: Ancient Jewish Secrets for Raising Modern Children," was published in 2020. Rabbi Amy is dedicated to creating meaningful Jewish experiences and fostering spiritual growth within her community.

  Rabbi David Paskin, known as "Rabbi David," is an accomplished spiritual leader, singer/songwriter, entertainer and award-winning Jewish educator. After two decades as a pulpit rabbi in Massachusetts and Florida, he transitioned to full-time Jewish education and currently serves as the Director of Youth Education at Temple Sinai of North Dade. Known as the "Rock n’ Roll Rabbi," David has composed numerous Jewish songs used nationwide. As the "Torah Tech Guy," he guides and trains clergy and educators in the best practices of using technology to foster meaningful connections in digital spaces. Rabbi David lives in Boca Raton, Florida, with [...]

  Dr. Sandra Lilienthal is a distinguished adult Jewish educator, renowned for her engaging and insightful teachings. Passionate about Jewish education, she has dedicated her career to fostering a deeper understanding of Jewish traditions, history and spirituality among adults. In 2015, Sandra received the Covenant Award for Excellence in Jewish Education. A sought-after speaker, she frequently presents at conferences, synagogues and community events. She founded Wisdom Without Walls, an innovative online salon for Jewish ideas, offering meaningful conversations with leading Jewish thought leaders. Sandra's dynamic approach and ability to connect with diverse audiences make her a beloved figure in the [...]

  Jessica Kaplan, originally from Argentina, is a dedicated Hebrew teacher with over 35 years of experience in Jewish Education. She has taught at various levels in Argentina, Canada and Florida. Jessica holds certifications from CAJE Florida and Machon Greenberg Le Morim in Jerusalem and a Psychology degree from the University of Cordoba. Currently teaching at Lehrman Community School, Jessica has also worked at Hebrew Academy, Gordon School and Temple Kol Ami as a reading specialist. She prepares B'nai Mitzvah students and teaches Hebrew to all ages, both in-person and via Zoom. Jessica enjoys spending time with her family, including [...]