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Rebbetzin Shira Smiles

Rebbetzin Shira Smiles

Rebbetzin Shira Smiles is a renowned international Torah educator, speaker, and author known for her engaging and thought-provoking classes on Chumash, Mussar, Halacha, and hashkafa. Based in Israel, she has inspired thousands of students worldwide with her unique ability to blend deep Torah insights with practical life lessons. Rebbetzin Smiles is a mechanechet at Darchei Bina Seminary, and an adult lecturer at the OU Israel Center, as well as many other adult venues, live and via zoom. Her dynamic teaching style combines textual analysis, storytelling, and contemporary applications, making her classes accessible to students of all backgrounds and levels. Rebbetzin Smiles is the author of the 5 volume "Torah Tapestries" on Chumash, and "Arise and Aspire" on Birkos Hashachar. She is a contributing writer for OU Torah Tidbits, and Mishpacha magazine.

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Mrs. Dina Schoonmaker

Mrs. Dina Schoonmaker

Mrs. Dina Schoonmaker is a distinguished educator, lecturer, and relationship counselor based in Jerusalem. She holds a Bachelor of Education in Tanach and English from Michlalah College and a master’s degree in Jewish History from Touro College. She has been a member of the Michlalah faculty for close to 4 decades and founded the Women's Mussar Vaad. Renowned for her expertise in personal development and interpersonal relationships, Mrs. Schoonmaker lectures extensively in Israel and internationally. She conducts mussar vaadim for women, both in-person and via online platforms, addressing topics such as emotional resilience, self-regulation, and character development. In addition to her teaching and lecturing roles, Mrs. Schoonmaker contributes to various publications, offering insights into challenges facing the Torah community. She has written for “The Klal Perspectives Journal,” "Mishpacha Magazine" and "Binah Magazine".

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Rabbi Avi Slansky

Rabbi Avi Slansky

Rabbi Avi Slansky is rapidly making waves in the world of Torah lectures and literature. Rabbi Slansky received semichah from Machon Hora’ah l’Rabbanim and the Rabbanut of Yerushalayim. He serves as the Rav of Riverglen Shtieble in Haverstraw, NY, Menahel of Yeshiva Shaarei Torah in Monsey, Rosh Kollel of the Cross River Bank Kollel, and Mashpia/Director of Camp Romimu’s Rom v’Nisah Program. In addition to his leadership roles, Rabbi Slansky delivers dynamic shiurim to hundreds of daily listeners. His offerings include Clear Concise Daf Yomi, Dirshu Mishnah Berurah, and Hachzek Mussar Yomi. He has authored several best-selling works, such as “Wine, Whiskey & Halachah,” “The Laws of Yichud,” “The Laws of Challah & Hadlakas Neiros,” and “The Laws of Chanukah & Purim,” distributed by Feldheim. Rabbi Slansky’s teachings are accessible through various platforms, including TorahAnytime, where he has over 1,400 shiurim available. His inspirational lectures and short clips are rapidly gaining popularity worldwide. His contributions to Torah education and literature have made him a sought-after speaker and respected authority in Jewish law and ethics.

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