He is the raconteur, the story teller, the visionary and the Talmudic scholar all
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At home in the bastions of Torah learning “far from the madding crowd” and equally at ease chatting amiably with captains of commerce and industry.
He is the founder and National Director of seed. Over the last 34 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, known for his creativity and down-to-earth approach, Rabbi Herman now fills the role of Associate National Director.
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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 Schools Programme in Jewish primary schools.
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The latest addition to our educational team, Rabbi Birnbaum brings with him
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He has a diploma in community leadership and jewish education and is well known to our Israel trip participants having presented the mens educational programme for three successive years.
Rabbi Birnbaum will be primarily focusing on developing our community at the seed shul.
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The newest recruit to the seed team, Tehilla has previously held several
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Her natural charm and charisma coupled with her dynamic educating skills make her a real asset to our team.
She will be focusing on community development together with her husband Rabbi Birnbaum.
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A sign language interpreter by profession, over the last seven years
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Her passion for both education and people is legendary and a shiur with her is an unforgettable experience. Vanessa and her husband Motty are known for their warmth and welcoming home, bustling with a steady stream of action.
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Dovid Simcha is seed’s brand new one to one coordinator. 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 one to one!
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Joanne Dove joined seed in 2006. After moving to the UK in the early ‘90’s, she,
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Joanne also spent many years running the women’s programmes in the JLE in Golders Green. Nowadays Joanne is a senior educator at seed, utilising her wealth of experience, endless energy and vibrant personality in the role. She is a mother, grandmother, mentor, sister, teacher and confidante to many, guiding them through life’s challenges.
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Rabbi Adam Edwards was the “pioneer” in the original revolutionary
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Ever the pioneer, Rabbi Edwards then began a ground breaking initiative in family/parent education at JFS where he was the Family Educator, a joint position of the school and seed. Rabbi Edwards has a passion for education and has an MA in Jewish Education from The University of London. He is now the Director of Educational Development for seed.
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Tali was born in Johannesburg, but moved to Israel when she was 11.
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Having studied in Gateshead seminary for 3 years she is only too familiar with ‘drab England’, but compensates for it with her sense of humour, her vitality and passion for meeting new people and communicating authentic and relevant Judaism in a friendly and down to earth fashion.
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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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Shaya is immediately recognizable by his warmth and energy. He is
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He and his wife Kayla, a popular kalla teacher, run a busy and inspiring home and regularly share their lively Shabbat table. He is also a professional counsellor with a sought after private practice.
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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 Junior in Manchester and was instrumental in curriculum development. More recently she has specialised in informal adult education both one to one and groups. She partnered Malcolm in their years in Whitefield where she became legendary for her warmth, sensitivity and sincerity. She has recently joined the team in London in her own right, teaching and guiding women through life’s labyrinth with inspiration and positivity.
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Essie was born and bred in Israel from where she brings her warm and open
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As Educational Development Co-ordinator, Essie recruits, organises and teaches for seed while still somehow finding time to raise her family!
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Rabbi Aron Litwin is the latest addition to the Manchester seed team.
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His primary role and focus is to support and build on our existing beginners programmes.
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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 to include the design of seed’s publications and resources – notably the term brochures and the website – as well as organising and recruiting for events and seminars.
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Rabbi Samuel Ross has recently returned to England with a wealth
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During their 10 years NCSY saw tremendous growth with new programmes implemented and record attendance for many events. We are delighted to welcome Rabbi Samuel to our team who together with his wife Gila will be focusing on our schools family education programme.
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Gila Ross has recently returned to England with a wealth of experience,
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Her unique ability to connect and educate is already making a difference and we are delighted to welcome Gila to our team who will be focusing on women education as well as our schools family education programme together with her husband Rabbi Samuel. Gila has a BA with Honours in psychology.
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Tzippy, Manchester born and bred, is a critical component of the Manchester
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Jessica joined seed in September 2016 as Head of Fundraising and
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She gained extensive experience in fundraising and communications at Partnerships for Jewish Schools, where she was instrumental in organising the first Jewish Schools Awards. Jessica works tirelessly behind the scenes at seed to plan and lead the fundraising campaigns that enable us to flourish.
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Friedie is the latest addition to our Manchester admin team. Her previous
experience at various businesses
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Another South African ex-pat, Dalia graduated with a Masters in Human
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She manages to organise, direct and motivate a very dynamic, diverse group of personalities, all with sensitivity and a sunny smile. She is currently training for the London Marathon – so her energy levels cannot be matched (outside of the Olympic team!).
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Bev hails from Cape Town, South Africa and has a Bachelors degree in
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In her spare time she enjoys gardening and visiting the sights of London and the wider UK . She first encountered seed as a participant and liked what she saw so much that she decided to join seed behind the scenes and has been keeping all our finances in order ever since.
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Roz worked for many years in the corporate world and then decided to
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Lauren has been working at seed for a number of years, but actually
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Born and raised in Israel by the sea, Shaked was studying Marine
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With Her new location making it rather hard to practice her profession, she quickly resorted to her other skills, and it turned out she’s great at organising events!
Now, with a wealth of experience at events and trips planning in other UK and Israel organisations, she is a valuable member of the Seed team! She is very excited to be part of Seed’s new Borehamwood project alongside managing all London events and special projects.
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Indefatigable Ilan is the National Office Manager and it is he who keeps us in a
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