Meet the Presenters

Rivkah Slonim is the Associate Director at the Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life at Binghamton University. An internationally known teacher, lecturer, and activist, she travels widely, addressing the intersection of traditional Jewish observance and contemporary life, with a special focus on Jewish women in Jewish law and life. Slonim is the editor of Total Immersion: A Mikvah Anthology ( Jason Aronson 1996, Urim 2006) and Bread and Fire; Jewish Women find God in the Everyday ( Urim 2008). Slonim and her husband are the grateful and proud parents of nine children.


Chaya Teldon is co-director of Chabad of Long Island, NY and was the Headmaster of The Jewish Academy in Commack for 14 years. Mrs. Teldon is a much sought-after speaker, and has lectured throughout the US, as well as in Israel, Australia, Canada, England, Argentina and South Africa. The New York Times called her the “Erma Bombeck” of Jewish Speakers. Her humor and warmth, mixed with the Jewish wisdom of the ages, has captured the hearts and minds of audiences worldwide.


Shaindy Jacobson is the director of JLI’s women’s studies division, The Rosh Chodesh Society. Mrs. Jacobson has been involved in Jewish education for over twenty-five years, teaching at the Bais Rivkah Teacher’s Seminary and serving as a community liaison and counselor for Operation Survival – a substance abuse prevention program. Shaindy lectures around the world, educating women about their Jewish heritage and its practical application to their daily lives. She is also an accomplished musician and composer, and frequently accompanies her lectures with song and music


Chana Weisberg is the host of the Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories podcast. She lectures internationally on issues relating to women, relationships, meaning, self-esteem and the Jewish soul. She is the author of six books. Her latest book, Shabbat Delights, is a two-volume series on the weekly Torah portion.