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JACKIE ENGEL
Jackie had a private practice in Sydney Australia and worked as the resident “Psychologist” on the national “Today Show”, a current affairs TV program for two years. Her background includes working with youth, facilitating therapeutic groups, and consulting for hospitals, police, media personalities and other non-profit organizations. Jackie went to Israel in 2004 to assess and educate herself about her Jewish heritage. She stayed in Israel for a few years teaching and counseling and is now the Director of the Jewish Leaders Foundation, Director of Souled, a Jewish women’s empowerment program in Manhattan and is a regular teacher for Meor Manhattan Jackie will share with you some of what she fell in love with in Israel.

FAITH NEWMAN
After spending five years living and teaching in Israel, Faith returned to her native Chicago where she has become a beloved teacher of Jewish philosophy and Biblical studies in Jewish High Schools as well as a popular instructor and mentor in Jewish adult Torah study groups. Her breadth of knowledge and passion for teaching Torah makes her a much sought after speaker.

YAFFA PALTI
Motivational speaker, singer/songwriter and popular teacher and speaker, Yaffa has a special gift of relating to people genuinely and effectively, no matter their life circumstances. Yaffa is a sought after public lecturer, known for her charisma, depth and humor. Women and girls of all ages are drawn to her seeking advice, support, connection, and friendship.

MARA TESLER STEIN, PSY.D.
Mara is a clinical psychologist, in private practice working with adolescents, adults and couples. She is a Certified Gottman Therapist and certifying in Emotional Focused Couples Therapy. Her approach to therapy is integrative, drawing on elements of psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, developmental, and interpersonal models of treatment. She is a much sought after speaker for workshops, in-services, and conferences across the country.

TATUM STERN, RD, LDN
Tatum is a Registered Dietitian who received her Dietetics degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She completed her postgraduate Dietetic Internship at Loyola University, Chicago and has received a Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management. Tatum has over ten years of experience as a Dietitian at Life Time Fitness and most recently through her Private Practice. She has worked with adults, children, couples, and families to improve their nutrition. She specializes in weight loss and covers an array of other conditions such as: cholesterol reduction, blood sugar control, eating disorders, exercise nutrition, treating IBS, food sensitivities, and gluten free diets. Tatum teaches her clients to make significant dietary improvements that will be easy, effective, understandable, and lifelong.