Rabbi Grunfeld is the raconteur, the story teller, the visionary and the Talmudic scholar
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He is the founder and National Director of Seed. For over 40 years it has been his vocation to share the richness of authentic Judaism with a new generation.
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Rabbi Herman’s introduction to Seed in 2001 heralded a new era for the
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After joining Seed as Director of Programmes, Rabbi Herman was the catalyst for the expansion of the organisation in London and Manchester. A much loved lecturer and parenting expert, known for his creativity and down-to-earth approach, Rabbi Herman is now Seed’s Associate National Director. He is also co-author of the parenting guidebook ‘Everyday Parenting for Everyday Parents’.
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Rabbi Gary, a former Deputy Head Boy at JFS, has a BSc Hons in Chemistry
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Together with his wife Tanya, Rabbi Bazak works primarily on the Wohl Family Education Programme in Jewish primary schools.
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After spending a number of years studying and teaching in Israel, Rabbi Birnbaum joined us in 2015
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He has a diploma in community leadership and Jewish education and under his leadership the shul has more than doubled in size. Rabbi Birnbaum has also recently created an educational consultancy together with Rebbetzen Tehilla.
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Rebbetzen Tehilla has mentored, taught and guided different ages and stages over the last 16 years. From teens to post-graduates to families,
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Tehilla and her husband Rabbi Birnbaum lead the thriving Seed Shul which has doubled in size over the past five years. Focused on community development and pastoral care, they are passionate and dedicated to their shul members and to Seed’s vision.
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Dovid Simcha is Seed’s One2One co-ordinator. For over 15 years he
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Currently he is a member of Edgware’s Kollel Beis Aharon where he is known for his ability to combine high standards in his learning with great wit! – A perfect combination for One2One!
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Rebbetzen Joanne Dove joined Seed in 2006. After moving to the UK in the early 90s, she
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Nowadays Rebbetzen Joanne is a senior educator at Seed, utilising her wealth of experience, endless energy and vibrant personality to run women’s educational programmes and trips including the LINKS bat mitzvah programme for mothers and daughters. She is a mother, daughter, grandmother, mentor, sister, teacher and confidante to many, guiding them through life’s challenges.
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Rabbi Edwards has led a varied life over the past decade at Seed. From being a pioneer in the original
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Now working within Seed HQ, he is instrumental in the Seed Poland and Israel trips, One2One and home group learning, and is a driving force in turning educational dreams into reality. He has an MA from the University of London in Jewish Education.
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Rabbi Fine is Seed’s Director of Education. After 12 years in Israel, he spent the last five years teaching sixth-form at
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Elisheva was born and raised in Hendon but spent nearly nine years in the holy land of Israel.
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She loves teaching and learning and is in her element interacting and socialising with people. Being a trained and practising psychotherapist and being involved in the Seed educational team makes a busy but satisfying life for Elisheva.
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Rabbi Shaya is immediately recognisable by his warmth and energy. He is
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He and his wife Kayla, a popular kallah teacher, run a busy and inspiring home and regularly share their lively Shabbat table.
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Rabbi Hassan is the educator’s educator and has a long list of
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More recently, as well as being seed North’s Senior Rabbinic Advisor, he gives classes on ‘The Everyday and The Esoteric’, opening mystical texts to the modern mind.
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Carmel is a highly experienced educator with over 25 years’
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She was Jewish studies governor for many years in King David primary school in Manchester and was instrumental in curriculum development. More recently she has specialised in informal adult education – both One2One and groups. She partnered Malcolm in their years in Whitefield where she became legendary for her warmth, sensitivity and sincerity.
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Rabbi Aron Litwin brings tremendous warmth to the educational team.
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Rabbi Aron, as he is fondly known, is a talented educator with an incredible ability to connect with people. Together with his wife Sheva they are passionate about sharing the beauty of a meaningful Jewish life. He is a hands-on daddy to four gorgeous girls and when he isn’t gardening or doting on his fish tank, he is busy developing an array of exciting programmes for the Manchester centre.
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Debbie, the ultimate perfectionist, joined the Seed team in 2004 with a
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Whilst still fulfilling this role, Debbie’s responsibilities have expanded as an educator to include running practical parenting groups and designing Seed’s publications and resources – notably our events flyers and the website.
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Hannah is the Early Years educator for Seed Manchester, running Babies & Bagels
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Sarah is a proud mummy to a lovely family, with a passion to teach and sing about Judaism.
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Sarah is incredibly driven and now runs our Babies & Bagels programme as well as the women’s One2One programme in London.
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Talya was born in the UK and spent her childhood growing up in Israel. She recently completed a year studying at Midreshet Tehilla seminary
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Tzippy plays a critical role in keeping the Manchester office ticking.
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Jess takes care of Seed’s communications, PR, fundraising literature and appeals.
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Bev hails from Cape Town, South Africa and has a BA in Social Sciences.
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Sharon is the Seed London office manager and the engine behind the Seed Shul.
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Shosh joined the Seed team in 2022 as Director of Operations. Holding a BSc in Physiology & Pharmacology
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After six years of teaching and involvement in Jewish education, Malki joined the Seed team
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Lauren has been working at Seed for a number of years, but actually
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Carly is a proud mum of two boys and a tirelessly efficient administrator in our London office.
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Mirele runs the London schools programme. With a background in Psychology
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Robyn brings exceptional organisation skills and bags of straight-talking style to the London office.
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Indefatigable Ilan is the National Office Manager and it is he who keeps us going in a
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