and grew up in a suburb nearby where his parents are Chabad Shluchim in the community they established. He learned in various yeshivas in London, France, Israel and the USA. He received Semicha from Rabbi Yisroel Meir Lau and other prestigious rabbis. He moved to Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, with his wife Chaya Mushka in 2019 to continue his grandfather’s work in the yeshiva he established as well as in the local community.

where she attended the Lubavitch Girls’ School. She then studied at a seminary in Tzfas, Israel. She moved to London in 2019 with her husband Gedalia, where she works in a Jewish nursery.

and at the Semicha Institute in Rehovot, and was on shlichut at the Tel Aviv Chazon Eliyahu Yeshiva for Baalei Teshuva. More recently, Motti has continued his Halacha studies and exams in London for the Chief Rabbinate of Israel.

studied for a BA (Hons) in Jewish Education at LSJS before qualifying as a Modern Hebrew secondary school teacher. She taught Kodesh and Modern Hebrew at GCSE level at Lubavitch Senior Girls School.

and from a young age was surrounded by an environment of outreach, imbued with a sense of responsibility for the community. Yossi studied at Beis Medrash Elyon and Yeshivas Chayei Olam, followed by four years at Yeshiva Toras Moshe in Israel. Yossi currently works as a magician and a singer.

and attended Hasmonean High School. After attending seminary in Australia, Esti spent a year working for Chabad in Rancho Mirage, California, followed by a BSc in Psychology at City University, London, and working for Noa Girls. Esti has been involved in community outreach with organisations such as CTeen, Aish UK and Gesher Gateshead. Yossi and Esti also served as the Aish on Campus couple for Nottingham University.

and studied in Lubavitch Yeshiva Gedola and Rabbinical College of America. He taught Gemara and Halacha in Yeshiva Ketana for 2 years. Shalom studied liturgy to serve as a chazan with Gedalya Alexander, Naftali Hershtik, Moshe Haschel and others. He studied voice and trained as a tenor with the late Philip Doghan of the Royal Academy of Music and is currently the main chazan for Yamim Noraim at Mill Hill United Synagogue, accompanied by a choir under the direction of Maestro Eliot Alderman. Shalom also spent some time working in the Civil Service before recently changing direction and retraining with the RTA.

and currently works at Hasmonean Primary in Hendon. She has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Cultural Studies and foreign languages, and a PGCE qualification in Primary Education from Goldsmiths University of London. Anna is passionate about Jewish education and music. She plays the guitar and uses it as an educational tool.

but grew up in Manchester. He moved to Israel aged 16, and studied in various yeshivos and kollelim since then, starting with Neveh Zion in Telz Stone for over 3 years and ending with the Jerusalem Kollel where he received his semicha from Rabbi Y. Berkovitz. He now lives in Hainault, London, with his wife and 2 children, and serves as the assistant rabbi at the US of Chigwell and Hainault, and also works for Seed in the local schools and area. Akiva is really excited to be a part of the RTA and to gain from this tremendous programme.

Olivia was born in Leicester but moved to Manchester aged 4. She went to King David School, studied at Midreshet Tehilla Seminary in Har Nof, Jerusalem, and now lives in Hainault with her husband and 2 children. Olivia serves as the assistant Rebbetzen in the US of Chigwell and Hainault.

At Indiana University he was introduced to Yiddishkeit and upon graduating went to yeshiva in Israel and the United States. He moved to England when he got married and has worked at Chabad of Hendon as well as teaching at Beis Midrash Elyon.

At around the age of bas mitzvah, the United Synagogue Rebbetzin had a profound effect on her which brought her closer to Yiddishkeit. She graduated from Manchester University with a degree in Maths and Education and has taught in Jewish schools since graduating. She has also worked at Chabad of Hendon organising various programs and community building.=

After studying Illustration and Animation in London he went on to work in that industry. He spent time learning at Aish HaTorah Yeshiva in Israel before returning to Europe to work again in his creative career. Bryan was Chazzan of Europe’s oldest synagogue, the famous Alt-Neu Shul in Prague, for 13 years. For the last 6 years he commuted weekly between Prague and Berlin, where he studied for Semicha at the re-established Hildesheimer Rabbinical Seminary. His wife Malka has been steadfast in her support throughout whilst bringing up their five children. They recently returned to the UK, where Bryan took up his position as Rabbi of Catford and Bromley in South London.

After completing her education she moved to Europe where she met her husband Bryan in Prague, Czech Republic. In 2016 they moved to Berlin where Bryan studied and received Semicha from the Rabbinical Seminary. In July 2022 she moved with her husband and 5 children to London.

Nochum learnt in yeshiva and kollel in Israel and then joined the Leeds Kollel with his wife and family. There, he spent 4 years engaging and educating all ages in the community. He is now looking forward to more opportunities in London whilst learning new skills in community outreach at the RTA.

going to school and seminary there. After living in Leeds with her husband Nochum for 4 years and doing lots of community work there, they’ve now moved to London with their 3 children Shlomo, Chaim and Simi. She is also in the process of studying towards a BSc in Computer Programming and Web Development.

and attended City of London School. After learning in Aish Gesher, he studied Computer Science at City University before returning to Israel to continue his learning at Ohr Somayach and later at Kollel Eitz Pri in Jerusalem. He then came back to London to run the Campus department at the JLE, before becoming the Youth Rabbi at Mill Hill United Synagogue. Sam lives in Hendon with his wife, Dina, and their baby son, Binyomin.

and attended Menorah High School. She works as a cinematographer and editor at Jewish Futures, with a passion for storytelling and visual creativity. Since 2018, she has produced documentaries, short films, promotional videos, and event highlights for a range of organisations. Dina lives in Hendon with her husband, Sam, and their baby son, Binyomin.

where he is the senior Rabbi in Loughton Synagogue. Rabbi Yanky has been in the rabbinate for 5 years. Originally from Manchester, he has studied in Israel, America and England and has a passion and enthusiasm for Judaism together with a very friendly, approachable, and non-judgmental manner.

She is a proud mother of Mushka, Yosef, Eli and Shaina. Rochel has worked in Jewish communities in Geneva, Switzerland; Hampstead; Canada; and Palo Alto, California, amongst many others. She now works in Loughton Synagogue as the Senior Rebbetzen.

He was ordained for the rabbinate at Aish Center Jerusalem, completed with the Ner L’Elef course of practical rabbinics, kiruv and communal leadership. During this period he did civil service mentoring children of broken homes. For two years Yitzi and Shira worked for Shelanu, of Jewish Futures, catering to enhancing Jewish identity in the Israeli London community. Yitzi and Shira have now taken appointment as Assistant Rabbinic couple in Woodside Park United Synagogue.

Professionally Shira is an architect and interior designer but has worked for Shelanu UK for two years. Recently Shira has started a new job as Assistant Rebbetzen in Woodside Park United Synagogue and is delighted to be a part of this special and unique programme.

and at the Semicha Institute in Rehovot, and was on shlichut at the Tel Aviv Chazon Eliyahu Yeshiva for Baalei Teshuva. More recently, Motti has continued his Halacha studies and exams in London for the Chief Rabbinate of Israel.

studied for a BA (Hons) in Jewish Education at LSJS before qualifying as a Modern Hebrew secondary school teacher. She taught Kodesh and Modern Hebrew at GCSE level at Lubavitch Senior Girls School.

Now living in London, Yossi works as a photographer capturing special moments all over town. Together with his wife Hadasa and their two young children, they provide respite for babies and children with additional needs within the community.

After spending 2 gap years in Israel, Hadasa qualified as a paediatric nurse and has now specialised as a Neonatal Sister. Together with Yossi and their two young children, they provide respite for babies and children within the community.

and from a young age was surrounded by an environment of outreach, imbued with a sense of responsibility for the community. Yossi studied at Beis Medrash Elyon and Yeshivas Chayei Olam, followed by four years at Yeshiva Toras Moshe in Israel. Yossi currently works as a magician and a singer.

and attended Hasmonean High School. After attending seminary in Australia, Esti spent a year working for Chabad in Rancho Mirage, California, followed by a BSc in Psychology at City University, London, and working for Noa Girls. Esti has been involved in community outreach with organisations such as CTeen, Aish UK and Gesher Gateshead. Yossi and Esti also served as the Aish on Campus couple for Nottingham University.

At 18 he went to a yeshiva in Morristown, New Jersey. After a number of years in Chabad yeshivot in London and New York, he received Semicha in Flatbush. Shaya and his wife are directors of Chabad Pinner.

She then returned home to London to study. Leah and her husband Shaya recently moved to Pinner to serve as Chabad representatives to the area.

and lived in Israel as a young child before his family moved to Pittsburgh, PA where he lived until leaving for yeshiva. He studied in various yeshivas from the Midwestern United States to Melbourne, Australia where he studied semicha under Rabbi Feitel Levin. Together with Leah he moved to Borehamwood in 2011 where they co-direct Chabad of Elstree & Borehamwood and the Jewish Life Centre.

Following a year in Chicago she enrolled in seminary in Jerusalem, Israel. She studied interior design and web design and loves all things creative. Since 2011 she has lived in Borehamwood where she co-directs Chabad of Elstree and Borehamwood together with her husband, Chaim.

After studying Illustration and Animation in London he went on to work in that industry. He spent time learning at Aish HaTorah Yeshiva in Israel before returning to Europe to work again in his creative career. Bryan was Chazzan of Europe’s oldest synagogue, the famous Alt-Neu Shul in Prague, for 13 years. For the last 6 years he commuted weekly between Prague and Berlin, where he studied for Semicha at the re-established Hildesheimer Rabbinical Seminary. His wife Malka has been steadfast in her support throughout whilst bringing up their five children. They recently returned to the UK, where Bryan took up his position as Rabbi of Catford and Bromley in South London.

After completing her education she moved to Europe where she met her husband Bryan in Prague, Czech Republic. In 2016 they moved to Berlin where Bryan studied and received Semicha from the Rabbinical Seminary. In July 2022 she moved with her husband and 5 children to London.

At 18 he went to a yeshiva in Morristown, New Jersey. After a number of years in Chabad yeshivot in London and New York, he received Semicha in Flatbush. Shaya and his wife are directors of Chabad Pinner.

She then returned home to London to study. Leah and her husband Shaya recently moved to Pinner to serve as Chabad representatives to the area.

After studying Illustration and Animation in London he went on to work in that industry. He spent time learning at Aish HaTorah Yeshiva in Israel before returning to Europe to work again in his creative career. Bryan was Chazzan of Europe’s oldest synagogue, the famous Alt-Neu Shul in Prague, for 13 years. For the last 6 years he commuted weekly between Prague and Berlin, where he studied for Semicha at the re-established Hildesheimer Rabbinical Seminary. His wife Malka has been steadfast in her support throughout whilst bringing up their five children. They recently returned to the UK, where Bryan took up his position as Rabbi of Catford and Bromley in South London.

After completing her education she moved to Europe where she met her husband Bryan in Prague, Czech Republic. In 2016 they moved to Berlin where Bryan studied and received Semicha from the Rabbinical Seminary. In July 2022 she moved with her husband and 5 children to London.

after which he studied at the Midrash Shmuel yeshiva for 11 years and then spent 3 years at the Jerusalem Kollel where he received Semicha from Rav Berkowitz. Daniel was then the Rabbi on campus for Aish at Penn State University where he would learn with and mentor students, as well as host many students in his house each week. Daniel is now moving back to London, joining the RTA, and is excited to see what’s next for him.

She then taught at Menorah Primary School as a Jewish Studies teacher, during which she completed the One Thought Institute and a degree in Childhood and Youth Studies. Shifra then moved to Israel and ran a successful 3 Principles–based practice for 4 years. She then moved to State College, PA where she co-directed an Aish branch at Penn State University, where she would mentor, learn with and host many students from all walks of life.

He learned for several years at Heichal Hatorah (R’ Zvi Kushelevsky) and the Mir yeshiva in Jerusalem. Yoni studied for his master’s degree in history at Bar Ilan University. He has taught at yeshivot in Israel and worked for two years at the Israel Experience gap-year program at Bar Ilan University. Yoni returned to London and joined the RTA. He teaches regular Gemara and Halacha shiurim, and he and his wife Olivia are Youth Directors at Ner Yisrael community, Hendon.

She studied for a year at Michelet Mevaseret Yerushalayim seminary, followed by a BA in English at King’s College London. Olivia is currently teaching English at a secondary school whilst enrolled in the Teach First postgraduate scheme.

He was ordained for the rabbinate at Aish Center Jerusalem, completed with the Ner L’Elef course of practical rabbinics, kiruv and communal leadership. During this period he did civil service mentoring children of broken homes. For two years Yitzi and Shira worked for Shelanu, of Jewish Futures, catering to enhancing Jewish identity in the Israeli London community. Yitzi and Shira have now taken appointment as Assistant Rabbinic couple in Woodside Park United Synagogue.

Professionally Shira is an architect and interior designer but has worked for Shelanu UK for two years. Recently Shira has started a new job as Assistant Rebbetzen in Woodside Park United Synagogue and is delighted to be a part of this special and unique programme.

after which he learnt at Yeshivat Hakotel in Yerushalayim. Following this, he studied Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge, specialising in Physical Sciences. Josh went on to achieve a Master’s degree in Philosophy of Science at UCL. Over the past few years, Josh has been heavily involved in informal Jewish education. He has worked on the leadership body of Bnei Akiva UK for the past two years, taking the role of chinuch worker over the past year.

after which she learnt at Midreshet Harova in Yerushalayim. Following this she studied Chemistry at King’s College London and then went on to achieve a Master’s degree in Biotechnology at the University of Cambridge. Over the past few years, Sarah has been involved in informal Jewish education through Bnei Akiva UK as well as Chedarim at Woodside Park and South Hampstead United Synagogues. She is currently working as a high school teacher at Menorah High School.

where he is the senior Rabbi in Loughton Synagogue. Rabbi Yanky has been in the rabbinate for 5 years. Originally from Manchester, he has studied in Israel, America and England and has a passion and enthusiasm for Judaism together with a very friendly, approachable, and non-judgmental manner.

She is a proud mother of Mushka, Yosef, Eli and Shaina. Rochel has worked in Jewish communities in Geneva, Switzerland; Hampstead; Canada; and Palo Alto, California, amongst many others. She now works in Loughton Synagogue as the Senior Rebbetzen.

completing his Semicha in Pretoria, South Africa. Efraim has spent the past five years in education, working in different roles of teaching and leadership for both mainstream and special education needs (SEN). He has a Masters in Education and is currently completing a second Masters in Psychology. Recently, Efraim began working as a consultant, supporting Jewish schools, charities and organisations to help them identify and work towards goals that are aligned with their values.

After completing a year of seminary in Tzfas, she completed her BSc (Hons) in Optometry as well as her professional training. She is now working as a locum optometrist and hopes to progress her training and experience in the area of ocular pathology.

He studied Talmud, Jewish Philosophy, and Jewish Law at the Sunderland Yeshiva in Gateshead UK, then advanced his studies at Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim in Kfar Chabad, Israel, while completing his rabbinic ordination. Following his marriage to Rivka and with their shared love for the Land of Israel, they chose Kfar Chabad as their place of residence. Whilst there, Rabbi Posen continued his studies at the kollel for advanced rabbinics and ran a yeshiva program for American boys studying in Israel, before moving to the UK in August 2019 to establish Chabad of Epping.

After completing her studies, Rivka followed her passion for education and youth and began what was to become a successful education career — teaching in local schools, doing special-ed, running summer youth programmes and other youth-related activities. As Rivka’s parents run a successful Chabad Centre in Monsey, Rivka has thus been involved in communal work since early childhood.

He was ordained for the rabbinate at Aish Center Jerusalem, completed with the Ner L’Elef course of practical rabbinics, kiruv and communal leadership. During this period he did civil service mentoring children of broken homes. For two years Yitzi and Shira worked for Shelanu, of Jewish Futures, catering to enhancing Jewish identity in the Israeli London community. Yitzi and Shira have now taken appointment as Assistant Rabbinic couple in Woodside Park United Synagogue.

Professionally Shira is an architect and interior designer but has worked for Shelanu UK for two years. Recently Shira has started a new job as Assistant Rebbetzen in Woodside Park United Synagogue and is delighted to be a part of this special and unique programme.

He learned for several years at Heichal Hatorah (R’ Zvi Kushelevsky) and the Mir yeshiva in Jerusalem. Yoni studied for his master’s degree in history at Bar Ilan University. He has taught at yeshivot in Israel and worked for two years at the Israel Experience gap-year program at Bar Ilan University. Yoni returned to London and joined the RTA. He teaches regular Gemara and Halacha shiurim, and he and his wife Olivia are Youth Directors at Ner Yisrael community, Hendon.

She studied for a year at Michelet Mevaseret Yerushalayim seminary, followed by a BA in English at King’s College London. Olivia is currently teaching English at a secondary school whilst enrolled in the Teach First postgraduate scheme.

During this time he completed his BA and a Diploma in Counselling from the Path Centre in Jerusalem. Chaim then went on to achieve a Masters in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy from Goldsmiths’ University. Since qualifying in 2020, Chaim has been working as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist at Hertfordshire NHS Partnership Foundation Trust. Alongside this, Chaim has been involved in Jewish education and youth work for the past several years. He was the youth director of Toras Chaim in Hendon and currently serves as the Head Teacher of the Cheder at Richmond Synagogue.

Following her studies, Gila worked as an Informal Educator at JFS, before joining Noa Girls as a key worker. Gila has completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Psychotherapy and Counselling from Regents University and is currently working towards a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT at the University of Hertfordshire.