The Staff
WISDOM, YOUTH AND CREATIVE ENERGY
Rabbi Menachem Wolf, Director
The dynamic driving force behind Spiritgrow, Menachem is also the Spiritshul Rabbi.
Rochel Wolf, Associate Director
Rochel is the head of all women’s and children’s programs at Spiritgrow including the creative Spiritkids programs. She is a talented designer of events and an unassuming and important Spiritgrow advisor.
Elisheva Ross, Administrator
Elisheva not only introduces a dignified English dimension, but also whips the Spiritgrow staff into a well organized team, as well as ensuring that all Spiritgrow activities run like clockwork.
Chana Deutsch, Secretary
Chana is the efficient face and voice of Spiritgrow. Her gentle demeanour and empathic nature personifies our approach and atmosphere at Spiritgrow.
Reb Moshe Feiglin, Assistant Rabbi, Youth Coordinator
Moshe runs the bar and bat mitzvah training programs as well as teenage programs. He is an accomplished musician and holds degrees in counseling and psychology.
Bracha Kantor, Spiritskool Coordinator
Bracha is an experienced educator who has helped create a Spiritgrow vision of Jewish education that is revolutionary and practical. She runs Spiritskool and is completely responsible for its unbelievable successes so far.
Michael Wollan, Communications Coordinator
Behind every successful organisation is a cyberspace expert. Michael ensures that our internet presence is not only effective but also welcoming. Michael is the faceless specialist behind our online communications and web learning.
Chaya Herbst and Malki Lever, Shluchot
These highly talented Spiritgrow interns are the quiet achievers who ensure that all logistical needs of all Spiritgrow programs are met. They help with all childrens programs and teach in Spiritskool.
The Mentors
Rabbi Laibl Wolf, Dean
Laibl is Spiritgrow’s mentor. His sage-like appearance complements a life of extensive international lecturing as well as authoring books and training materials. He leads the Meditation stream at Spiritgrow and teaches a variety of courses, while taking the Spiritgrow message around the world.
Leah Wolf, Associate
Leah represents our feminine mystique. With her caring and compassionate nature she is Spiritgrow’s nurturer. Leah ensures that no-one leaves our building without having been greeted, provided for, and made to feel welcome – and probably invited to Shabbat dinner!
The Honorary Board
Patron: Leo Kryss (Brazil)
Professor Marc Cohen
Peter Edwards
Professor Jack Gerschman
Bernard Korbman OAM
Dr. Daniel Lewis
Arnold Rosenbaum
Gregory Rosshandler
Tony Smorgon
Jenn Smorgon
Vicki Vidor
Dr. Victor Wayne
Rabbi Levy Wineberg
The Volunteers
We are grateful to have an enthusiastic and supportive group. Who assists throughout the week to keep the centre functional
Nathalie Chasen
Richard Chasen
Meredith Ciddor-Moore
Peter Moore
Bernadette Noyman
Bronwyn Russel
Lauren Sable
Jonny Schauder
Alex Zolot