RABBIS & LECTURERS
BEN SHAPIRO
Ben Shapiro is founding editor-in-chief and editor emeritus of The Daily Wire and host of “The Ben Shapiro Show,” the top conservative podcast in the nation. Shapiro is the author of numerous nonfiction books, including The New York Times #1 Bestseller The Right Side of History: How Reason and Moral Courage Made the West Great (HarperCollins, 2019), New York Times Bestsellers Bullies: How the Left’s Culture of Fear and Intimidation Silences America (Simon & Schuster, 2013), and How to Destroy America in Three Easy Steps (HarperCollins, 2020), and national bestsellers Brainwashed: How Universities Indoctrinate America’s Youth (WND Books, May 2004), Porn Generation: How Social Liberalism Is Corrupting Our Future (Regnery, June 2005), Project President: Bad Hair and Botox on the Road to the White House (Thomas Nelson, 2007), Primetime Propaganda: The True Story of How the Left Took Over Your TV (HarperCollins, 2012), and The People vs. Barack Obama: The Criminal Case Against the Obama Administration (Simon & Schuster, 2014). Shapiro was hired by Creators Syndicate at age 17 to become the youngest nationally syndicated columnist in the U.S. He earned a BA in Political Science from UCLA in 2004 and graduated from Harvard Law School in 2007. After working as an attorney for Goodwin Procter LLP, Shapiro began his own legal consulting firm, Benjamin Shapiro Legal Consulting (Los Angeles).
Ben Shapiro’s columns are printed in major newspapers and websites including Townhall, ABCNews, WorldNet Daily, Human Events, FrontPage Mag, Family Security Matters, the Riverside Press-Enterprise and the Conservative Chronicle. His columns have also appeared in the Christian Science Monitor, Chicago Sun-Times, Orlando Sentinel, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, RealClearPolitics.com, Arizona Republic, and Claremont Review of Books, among others. He has been the subject of articles in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Associated Press, and Christian Science Monitor, and quoted on “The Rush Limbaugh Show,” “The Dr. Laura Show,” at CBS News, in the New York Press, in the The Washington Times, and in The American Conservative magazine, among many others. Shapiro has appeared on hundreds of radio and television shows around the nation, including “The O’Reilly Factor” (Fox News), “Fox and Friends” (Fox News), “In the Money” (CNN Financial), “DaySide with Linda Vester” (Fox News), “Scarborough Country” (MSNBC), “The Dennis Miller Show” (CNBC), “Fox News Live” (Fox News Channel), “Glenn Beck Show” (CNN), “Your World with Neil Cavuto” (Fox News) and “700 Club” (Christian Broadcasting Network), “The Laura Ingraham Show,” “The Michael Medved Show,” “The G. Gordon Liddy Show,” “The Rusty Humphries Show,” “The Lars Larson Show” (nationally syndicated), “The Larry Elder Show,” The Hugh Hewitt Show,” “The Dennis Prager Show,” among others.
Since he began writing his first book, Brainwashed (2004), Shapiro has frequently addressed the issue of the Left’s ideological stranglehold on academia and has worked to push back against that trend through fact and logic-based speeches and debates. “Facts don’t care about your feelings,” has become one of Ben Shapiro’s trademark lines. He has appeared as the featured speaker at many conservative events on campuses nationwide, several of those appearances targeted by progressive and “Antifa” activists. Shapiro, an Orthodox Jew, has also worked to expose the anti-Israel and anti-Semitic motivations behind the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement.”
CHIEF RABBI SIR EPHRAIM MIRVIS KBE
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis is the 11th Chief Rabbi of Great Britain since the office was introduced in 1704. He is the religious figurehead for Jewish communities right across the Commonwealth. He was installed on 1st September 2013 in an historic ceremony attended by His Majesty King Charles III, then The Prince of Wales.
Born in South Africa, he previously served as Chief Rabbi of Ireland and the Rabbi of the Marble Arch and Finchley Synagogues.
As Chief Rabbi, he is a primary representative of the Jewish community to government, other faiths and civil society. He is known as a principled leader who has broken new ground in the fields of interfaith and social responsibility, as well as tackling antisemitism and advocating for Israel during challenging times.
Chief Rabbi Mirvis serves as Associate President of the Conference of European Rabbis and President of the London School of Jewish Studies. He has launched a number of innovative projects, such as his Centre for Community Excellence, the Ma’ayan female educators programme, the Ben Azzai social responsibility programme, ShabbatUK and the Shalem Fellowship.
He received a knighthood three years ago from King Charles III in a ceremony at Windsor Castle.
EFRAIM PALVANOV
Efraim Palvanov is among the world’s most sought-after Torah educators, celebrated for his unique blend of scholarly depth and engaging delivery. The author of five influential books, including the widely acclaimed Secrets of the Last Waters and Garments of Light series, Efraim is also one of the most popular Jewish speakers on YouTube, captivating audiences with his profound insights. His extensive scientific background, including multiple degrees in Science and Education, enriches his Torah teachings with a distinctive, resonant perspective. Efraim's diverse experiences, including service in the Canadian Armed Forces, lend a dynamic, multifaceted approach to his work.
Discover more of Efraim’s teachings at www.youtube.com/efraimpalvanov and www.mayimachronim.com
LADY VALERIE MIRVIS
Lady Valerie Mirvis spent the first 18 years of her life in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. In 1977 she moved to Israel, studying at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and graduating with a BA in History and English Literature. She taught both English and Hebrew for many years, before taking on the role of Community Development Coordinator in Jewish Care’s Stamford Hill Day Centre for the elderly.
In 1997 she moved to social work, graduating with an MA(DipSW) in Social Work, followed by the AASW (Advanced Award in Social Work) which is a professional Masters. She worked with elderly clients in her Jewish Care role for 8 years, with placements in a dementia unit and Grove House Day Hospice. She then worked for Jewish Blind and Disabled before moving to a Statutory Role in Front Line Child Protection for the London Borough of Barnet for 6 years, followed by 5 years in Barnet’s Adoption Team. In 2019 she became the Lead for the ASYE (Assessed & Supported Year of Employment) for all the newly qualified social workers in Barnet Children’s Service, a role she continues to this day.
She has lectured widely in the UK and abroad on Healthcare Communication Skills since 1996. Her book Please Don’t Break My Other Leg! A Guide to Empathizing with Patients was published in English by University Press of America, 2001 and in Chinese by H20 Publishers, 2004.
ROCHEL HOLZKENNER
Rochel is a mother of four children and the co-director of Chabad of Las Olas, Fla., serving the community of young professionals. She is a high-school teacher and a freelance writer—and a frequent contributor to Chabad.org. She lectures extensively on topics of Kabbalah and feminism, and their application to everyday life. Rochel holds an MS in Brain Based Learning from Nova SE University.
RABBI DANNY MIRVIS
Rabbi Danny Mirvis is the CEO of World Mizrachi and the Rabbi of Ohel Moshe Synagogue in Herzliya Pituach.
Dublin-born and London-raised, Rabbi Mirvis is an alumnus of the Hesder program at Yeshivat Har Etzion.
In 2021, he returned to Israel after serving as the Senior Rabbi of Mizrachi Melbourne. During his six years in Australia, he also played leading roles in the Rabbinical Council of Victoria, the Rabbinic Advisory Panel of the Melbourne Chevra Kadisha Cemeteries Trust, the Melbourne Beth Din review of Conversion Practices and Procedures, and all of Mizrachi Melbourne’s Synagogues and institutions.
In addition to his weekly Shiurim in Herzliya, he is a presenter for World Mizrachi’s leadership training programs, and a regular writer for HaMizrachi Parsha Weekly.
DAVID SACKS
Born and raised in New York City, David Sacks attended Harvard College, graduating with a degree in Government. While there he began his comedy writing career for the school’s humor magazine, The Harvard Lampoon. Upon graduating, David moved to Los Angeles and began writing for television. Among the shows he’s worked for are “The Simpsons”, where he won an Emmy Award, and “Third Rock from the Sun” for which he won a Golden Globe Award, “Malcolm in the Middle”, “Murphy Brown”, and “Final Space” on Adult Swim. David is the co-founder and Senior Lecturer of The Happy Minyan of Los Angeles. David is married and raises his family in Beverly Hills, CA. David Sacks gives the weekly Torah podcast “Spiritual Tools for an Outrageous World” and has spoken to enthusiastic crowds, opening the hearts of people across the US, Europe, Israel, and South Africa. His topics range from the meaning of life, to Hollywood’s impact onthe world, to achieving happiness.
DR. MARTINE COHEN
Dr. Martine Cohen, a corporate attorney, holds a joint teaching diploma from seminary, coaching certification, two law degrees from McGill University, and is licensed to practice law in Quebec and Israel.
In 2016, a severe concussion catapulted her into an extraordinary journey of discovery, deepening her understanding of the brain, its fears, and protective layers.
Now, as the Founder of No More Layers, Martine helps individuals and professionals become leaders of their own lives and experience success from the inside out. She works privately as an executive leadership consultant and life strategies coach.
A sought-after speaker on conscious communication, mindset shifts, leadership, freedom of choice, and life strategies, Martine is also the author of No More Layers: Discover Your Inner Power and Reclaim True Freedom from the Inside Out, guiding readers through a transformative process to shed layers and unlock deep self-awareness, discovery, and alignment.
Passionate about Jewish education, she sits on various boards and serves as President of the Association of Jewish Day Schools in Montreal. She enjoys yoga, baking, teaching women classes in Torah and spirituality, and savoring cappuccinos from around the world. She lives with her family in Montreal.
PROFESSOR MOSHE JAFFE
Professor Moshe Jaffe is a distinguished Israeli legal professional and academic, deeply engaged in the critical issues shaping Israel and its relationship with the Palestinian territories. As an Adjunct Professor at both the Academic Center of Law and Science in Israel and the Cardozo School of Law in New York, he imparts his extensive knowledge of constitutional law, human rights, and national security to students passionate about the region’s future.
A partner at Jaffe-Koginsky Law Firm, Professor Jaffe has advocated in numerous landmark cases before the Israeli Supreme Court, significantly influencing legal precedents on matters of Religion and State, Human Rights, and National Security. His legal work has been instrumental in navigating the complex legal landscape of Israel, directly impacting policies and practices related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
In his role as a legal advisor for the Israel Defense Forces’ Department of the Legal Advisor to Judea and Samaria, Professor Jaffe provides critical guidance on legal issues in one of the most sensitive and pivotal regions affecting Israeli-Palestinian relations. His expertise aids in addressing the intricate legal challenges that arise in the context of security, governance, and human rights within these territories.
Additionally, he serves as an administrative judge on the Confiscation of Funds Committee of the Money Laundering Headquarters tribunal, contributing to efforts that secure financial systems against activities that may fund conflict or undermine regional stability.
Currently pursuing his Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) at the University of Michigan Law School and holding an LL.M. from Columbia Law School, Professor Jaffe continues to deepen his understanding of international law as it pertains to Israel and the broader Middle East.
Professor Jaffe’s career reflects an unwavering dedication to justice and a profound commitment to addressing the legal dimensions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. His work not only shapes legal thought but also actively contributes to the ongoing discourse on peace, security, and human rights in a region of critical global importance.
DONNY ABRAMOFF
Donny Abramoff currently serves as the President of the Board of Directors for Yeshivah Heichal HaTorah in Teaneck, New Jersey. With extensive experience in lay leadership, Donny was the founding president of Kehillas Beis Sholom in Clifton, New Jersey, which he established in 2009. He is also an active member of the Board of Directors for both Yeshivat Shaalvim and YU Connects, a Jewish matchmaking platform. He is currently a candidate on the Aish H’Am slate for the upcoming World Zionist Congress elections. Passionate about community service, Donny founded and manages Chazak Yemin Yisrael of Clifton, a local tzedakah that provides financial assistance to families facing unexpected challenges. Since the outbreak of war on October 7th, the charity has made significant contributions, including supplying life-saving drones and critical equipment to the IDF, providing tefillin to soldiers, and organizing events for the wives of reserve soldiers. In his professional career, Donny previously served as the Head of Tax at PGIM, Inc., the investment management arm of Prudential Financial. Currently, he devotes much of his time to Torah study, writing divrei Torah, and delivering shiurim when possible. Donny holds a B.A. in Economics from Yeshiva University, a J.D. from Fordham Law, and an M.B.A. from Rutgers University.