Bios

Iris Haim is a palliative-care nurse, spiritual guide, and beloved voice of resilience from Israel’s Western Negev. A mother of three, Iris became known worldwide after her son Yotam—a 28-year-old musician from Kibbutz Kfar Aza—was kidnapped on October 7, 2023 and held in Gaza for seventy days. Throughout his captivity and after learning of his tragic death, Iris chose to respond with faith, compassion, and unwavering belief in the power of humanity. Today she speaks across Israel and the Jewish world, offering strength to soldiers, bereaved families, and trauma survivors, and sharing her message of choosing light, gratitude, and purpose even in the face of profound pain.  

​Raizy  is a mom of six, co-director of Chabad Sutton on Manhattan’s East Side, and director of the Chabad Sutton Preschool. As a special needs mom, she is an advocate for non-speaking children and the author of a children’s book, Listen With Your Heart. She lectures widely on topics of parenting, Judaism and finding a connection with the Divine in the midst of challenge.

With a knack for managing substantial projects and an eye for intricate designs, Chayale's professional trajectory began as the Marketing Director for the Jewish Tribune Newspaper, allowing her to spearhead advertising strategies while meticulously crafting layouts and designs that resonated with the audience. 

Presently, Chayale serves as the Managing Director at the Jewish Business Network, an affiliate of Chabad of the Rivertowns. She excels in fostering connections, nurturing business growth, and instilling Jewish values within the business community. Concurrently, she operates as a freelance artist and graphic designer, catering to a diverse clientele spanning six continents. 

Born in London, England, Chayale pursued her studies at a prestigious seminary in Safed, Israel, immersing herself in Jewish academia and the profound beauty of Jewish tradition and spirituality. Later, she pursued her passion for marketing and design, graduating with honors from the London School of Design and Marketing. Currently residing in Dobbs Ferry, NY, Chayale Levitin resides with her husband, Rabbi Levi, and their four children.

​Sara Chana Silverstein is a Master Herbalist which is the highest honor an herbalist can get. She also does TV shows teaching people how to integrate alternative medicine with conventional medicine. She has been Interviewed by all the major magazines and websites and also does podcasts and radio shows. She guest lectures at Medical Schools, for Midwives and also teaches at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens.