Summer Semester begins July 1, 2013
Fall Semester begins Sep. 30, 2013
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Fall Semester begins Sep. 30, 2013
FOR MORE INFORMATION: (305)944-0035, registrar@naalehcollege.com APPLY NOW!
OUR FACULTY
Dayan Shlomo CohenDayan Shlomo Cohen, originally from London, England, spent many years learning in Yeshivat Hanegev in Netivot, followed by close to a decade studying dayanut under Dayan Ezra Basri. Dayan Cohen has been a dayan at the Beit Din Ahavat Shalom of Rav Yaakov Hillel since 2005. He is a sought after lecturer of monetary halacha and Choshen Mishpat, and is the author of Pure Money: A Straightforward Guide to Jewish Monetary Law.
Dayan Cohen combines his clear style with years of practical experience adjudicating financial disputes to create a vital course on the particulars of proper business conduct.
Judge Ordination. Graduate of Instittute of Monetary Law, Yeshivat Hanegev, and City of London Polytechnic. Rabbi Cohen teaches Law and Ethics I and II.
Rabbi Yitzchak CohenRabbi Yitzchak Cohen, born in the Midwest and educated at Yeshivas Torah Vodaath, is a well-known Mussar personality who has been inspiring hundreds of students at Yeshivas Rabbenu Yitzchak Elchonon and Camp Morasha for over thirty years. His impassioned message of devotion to G-d and uncompromising loyalty to Truth has impacted the lives of his many students and admirers in an astounding way.
Rabbi Avishai DavidAn accomplished Talmid Chachom and veteran educator, Rabbi Avishai David is the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivah Torat Shraga in Bayit Vegan, Jerusalem. As the founding Dean of Michlelet Mevasseret Yerushalayim and popular lecturer at Michlala Jerusalem, Rabbi David has contributed in a concrete way to the advancement of Jewish women's Torah education.
Rabbi David is well-known for his high-level shiurim, which cover extensive amounts of material in a relatively short time. His shiurim are a unique blend of intellectual stimulation, emotional appeal, and upbeat interaction. His classes both satisfy and challenge the listener, as he shares the depth and beauty of Torah.
A long-time talmid of HaRav Yosef Dov Halevi Soloveitchik ztz"l, RabbiDavid applies his rebbe's unique methodology to all the topics that he teaches in his shiurim- Talmud, Navi, Halacha, or Chumash. In explaining Gemara concepts or verses in the Torah, Rabbi David focuses on the nuances and distinctions within a given text, presenting the listener with eye-opening insights and a new perspective on the precision of every word of Torah.
Dr. Aharon GoodmanDr. Aharon Goodman received his B.S. from City College of New York, and his M.A. and Ph.D. from Yeshiva University. He taught mathematics at Queens College in New York for more than 30 years, and received many commendations for teaching excellence. He is currently teaching courses at the Jerusalem College of Technology.
Rabbi Beinish GinsburgRabbi Beinish Ginsburg has been teaching at Michalah Jerusalem College for Women for the past sixteen years. He has been on staff at Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh at the Kotel for ten years and is currently a Magid Shiur for Shana Bet. He also taught at Darchei Binah seminary for several years. He received his Rabbinic Ordination from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, as well as from Yeshivas Rabbeinu Yitzchak Elchonon.
Rabbi Ginsburg spent six years after high school learning in Eretz Yisroel. During the Bein Hazmanim, he earned a degree from the University of Maryland. He then learned for five years under Rav Schachter at YU while at the same time receiving a Masters in Jewish Education. He taught for several years in Mesivta Yesodei Yeshurun and Shevach High School while continuing to learn at Yeshivas Ohr HaChaim. Rabbi Ginsburg and his wife Chana made Aliya in 1995.They are both gratefully involved in raising their family in Ramat Beit Shemesh and teaching Torah.
Rebbetzin Tziporah HellerInternationally renowned as an outstanding scholar of Jewish Studies as well as a gifted lecturer, Rebbetzin Heller (personal website) has been a full-time faculty member of Neve Yerushalayim College in Jerusalem since 1980. Her areas of expertise include textual analysis of Torah, Biblical literature, and Jewish philosophy with an emphasis on the teachings of Maimonides and Maharal. She is also particularly well known for her shiurim and classes devoted to the role of women in Judaism and analysis of the lives of women in the Torah, Bible.
Rebbetzin Heller is distinguished by the unique teaching style of her classes and shiurim. Based on classical sources, her insights on virtually any topic within Jewish studies and Torah flow in a seemingly effortless stream. While leading her listeners along creative new lines of thoughts, she resorts to a disarmingly keen sense of humor to provide practical examples that illustrate and draw personal relevance from even the most abstract concepts.
Rabbi Shimon IsaacsonRabbi Shimon Isaacson: Rabbi Isaacson is the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Shaarei Mevasseret Tzion. He received his Rabbinic Ordination from the Meretz Kollel.
Rabbi Isaacson brings a unique background and perspective to his shiurim. Prior to embarking on his career in Jewish Education, he was an attorney at a law firm in New York City, and he continues to practice law during his breaks from teaching in the summer. Immediately following his graduation from the New York University School of Law, he clerked for Justice Menachem Elon on the Israeli Supreme Court. There he gained his first perspective on the interplay between Jewish and secular law. Rabbi Isaacson points to his Aliyah in 1995 as a major turning point in his life. He currently lives in Ramat Bet Shemesh with his wife Sharon and their seven children.
Professor Binyamin KlempnerProfessor Binyamin Klempner holds undergraduate degrees in American Literature and Wilderness Studies from the University of Montana and an MSW degree from Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida. He has worked is a variety of clinical settings including private practice, school settings, addiction recovery centers, and jail-diversion program for convicted felons. In addition to his work as a therapist, Professor. Klempner is the author of several self-help books on topics such as marriage, parenting, and self-awareness.
Professor Hava Preil PreilProfessor Hava Preil attended Michlala College for Women, Stern College for Women, and Machon Lander. She has taught Jewish studies at Shulamith Middle School, Yeshiva Rabbi Samson Rafael Hirch, and Shaalvim for Women. Mrs. Preil has an enthusiasm and excitement for Torah study which she shares with her students. Her goal in studying and teaching Judaic Studies has always been to use the lessons learned to develop oneself into an inspired, ethical, and committed Jew.
MA, Judaic Science. Graduate of Machon Lander and Yeshiva University Stern College for Women. Mrs. Preil is an instructor of Judaic Studies.
Professor Chana Prero PreroProfessor Chana Prero, originally from New York, is an energetic and creative teacher of Torah. For several years, Mrs. Prero has been teaching basic Parshanut, Biblical commentary, to English-speakers with limited knowledge of Torah texts. Mrs. Prero blends sophisticated analysis of texts with the introduction and exploration of basic Torah concepts, creating a stimulating class for anyone interested in delving into Torah study, regardless of past experience.
MA, Biology Education. Graduate of City College of New York and Lander College for Women. Initial New York State teaching license. Mrs. Prero teaches Environmental Science, Biology, and Parsha Learning Group.
Rabbi Hershel ReichmanA veteran student of Rabbi Yosef Dov Halevi Soloveitchik, Rabbi Hershel Reichman has been a Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshiva University for over thirty years. In addition to directing and inspiring hundreds of students in his Talmud class, he has also written six books, entitled Reshimos Shiurim, based on the notes of the Talmud classes of Rabbi Soloveitchik. Additionally, Rabbi Herschel Reichman is a teacher of Hasidism, and is particularly fond of the philosophy of the Shem Mishmuel. He is known for his involvement in many charitable and educational projects on behalf of the Jewish People.
Rabbi Moshe Nechemia ReichmanRabbi Moshe N. Reichman studied in a number of Yeshivos in America and Israel and received Semicha from Yeshivas Ohr HaChaim. He has taught Gemara at the high school and post high school levels for the past ten years, and is currently a Maggid Shiur at Yeshivat Torat Shraga in Yerushalayim. His lively, clear presentation of Talmudic concepts, demonstrate the depth of the topics discussed.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman studied in a number of Yeshivos in America and Israel and received Semicha fromYeshivas Ohr HaChaim. He has taught Gemara at the high school and post high school levels for the past ten years, and is currently a Maggid Shiur at Yeshivat Torat Shraga in Yerushalayim. Rabbi Reichman�¢ï¿½ï¿½s lectures focus on developing analytic thinking and discovering the unique logic in every Gemara. He incorporates the Torah thoughts and systems of thinking of the Brisker approach to learning into his presentation of Talmudic concepts. This, together with his clear and lively presentation of the material, help train his students to refine their thinking skills and understanding of the Talmud.
Professor Rina SchwartzProfessor Rina Schwartz has an MS in Computer Information Systems Management from the University of Phoenix. She has been teaching various subjects for over 20 years. Ms. Schwartz first started teaching in the late 1980s when she taught Meteorology in the US Navy for many years. Later Ms. Schwartz taught high school and college level classes in Computers and Spanish. Before working as a teacher, Ms. Schwartz worked as a Business Systems Analyst for a major hospital system in Pittsburgh, PA. Ms. Schwartz has experience in various computer-related fields, but her passion is teaching.
Mrs. Shira SmilesMrs. Shira Smiles is a sought after international lecturer, popular seminary teacher, and experienced curriculum developer. Mrs. Smiles (view personal website) is well known for her special teaching style, which seeks to bring understanding of Torah texts through analysis of tens of relevant sources, while making the lessons learned from every verse relevant to her students' lives in her Mrs. Smiles teaches at Darchei Bina Seminary. In addition, Mrs. Smiles leads a number of women's study group classes in Beit Shemesh, Yerushalayim, and Modiin. Mrs. Smiles also trains Torah teachers in special workshops all over the world.
Mrs. Smiles has been using technological sources to spread Torah for many years. She currently teaches a weekly shiur (Torah class) that is broadcast to many cities around the world via satellite hookup, has a direct teleconference shiur with students in LA, and has hundreds of audio shiurim available for download on 613.org, a large audio Torah website.
Professor Goldi ThalheimProfessor Goldi Thalheim attended Queens College where she received her degree in Graphic Design and Multimedia. She has been working in the design field for the past 6 years for several companies and non-profit organizations, as well as freelance. Mrs. Thalheim enjoys seeing design in daily life and sharing her insights with others.
Rabbi Hanoch TellerRabbi Hanoch Teller has lectured before audiences on five continents, in 40 American States and 24 other countries. People from all backgrounds flock to hear this award-winning author, orator, and educator speak on a wide range of subjects.
Rabbi Teller (personal website) is a popular teacher in numerous Jerusalem Yeshivas and seminaries. As a teacher, Rabbi Teller draws from his thorough knowledge of Torah, Jewish history and thought, specifically the history of our rabbis and leaders, to inspire and uplift his students during his shiurim.
Rabbi Teller is one of the few independent guides who have been licensed by Yad Vashem, the Israel Holocaust Museum, to give tours of their new museum. Rabbi Teller has also been leading groups of Yeshiva students on tours through Eastern Europe for many years. Hanoch Teller's guided tours are unique in their ability to present the events of the Holocaust from a unique, clear and uncompromising perspective, emphasizing the experiences of the individual victims.
Some of our courses are listed without a teacher, as we are still building our faculty. As each course is offered, we will add the relevant faculty information for that course.
Dr. Chani MaybruchDr. Chani Maybruch is a relationship educator and coach, and the co-founder of TheRelationshipCouple.com. She is also an educational consultant and teacher mentor, providing professional development to teachers and administrators in Jewish schools across North America. She holds a M.A. in Bible from Yeshiva University, a M.A. in Social-Organizational Psychology from Columbia University, and a Doctorate in Education from Yeshiva University.
Professor Robert LubinProfessor Lubin holds an MA in Psychology and Education from Columbia University. He has taught numerous psychology courses and worked in Human Resources in a number of businesses. He is currently director of Student Services for the English-speaking students in the Technion University in Haifa. Professor Lubin lives in Haifa, Israel with his wife and family.
Professor Rivki Nyer NyerMrs. Rivki Nyer received a BA in Psychology from Thomas Edison State College and a second BA, in English, from Kean University, followed by an MA in English Education from NYU. She has taught English and Writing in private and public school settings. Mrs. Nyer has led a Columbia award-winning literary journal student club and enjoys teaching and writing creatively.