Terms and Conditions
This agreement applies as between you, the User of this Website and Core, the owner(s) of this Website. Your agreement to comply with and be bound by Clauses 1, 2, 4 – 11 and 15 – 25 of these Terms and Conditions is deemed to occur upon your first use of the Website. Clauses 3 and 12 – 14 apply only to the sale of Services. If you do not agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, you should stop using the Website immediately.
No part of this Website is intended to constitute a contractual offer capable of acceptance. Your order constitutes a contractual offer and Our acceptance of that offer is deemed to occur upon Our sending a confirmation email to you indicating that your order has been accepted.
No part of this Website is intended to constitute a contractual offer capable of acceptance. Your order constitutes a contractual offer and Our acceptance of that offer is deemed to occur upon Our sending a confirmation email to you indicating that your order has been accepted.
1. Definitions and Interpretation
In this Agreement the following terms shall have the following meanings:
"Account": means collectively the personal information, Payment Information and credentials used by Users to access Paid Content and / or any communications System on the Website;
"Content": means any text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, data compilations and any other form of information capable of being stored in a computer that appears on or forms part of this Website;
"Facilities": means collectively any online facilities, tools, services or information that Core makes available through the Website either now or in the future;
"Services": means the services available to you through this Website, specifically use of the Core proprietary e-learning platform;
"Payment Information": means any details required for the purchase of Services from this Website. This includes, but is not limited to, credit / debit card numbers, bank account numbers and sort codes;
"Premises": Means Our place(s) of business located at [ADDRESS];
"System": means any online communications infrastructure that Core makes available through the Website either now or in the future. This includes, but is not limited to, web-based email, message boards, live chat facilities and email links;
"User" / "Users": means any third party that accesses the Website and is not employed by Core Ltd and acting in the course of their employment;
"Website": means the website that you are currently using (coretorah.learnworlds.com) and any sub-domains of this site (e.g. subdomain.yourschool.com) unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions; and
"We/Us/Our": means Core, a company incorporated in [COUNTRY] with Company registration Number [123456] , located at [Address].
2. Age Restrictions
Persons under the age of 18 should use this Website only with the supervision of an Adult. Payment Information must be provided by or with the permission of an Adult.
3. Business Customers
These Terms and Conditions also apply to customers procuring Services in the course of business.
4. Intellectual Property
- 4.1 Subject to the exceptions in Clause 5 of these Terms and Conditions, all Content included on the Website, unless uploaded by Users, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, logos, icons, images, sound clips, video clips, data compilations, page layout, underlying code and software is the property of Core, our affiliates or other relevant third parties. By continuing to use the Website you acknowledge that such material is protected by applicable [COUNTRY] and International intellectual property and other laws.
- 4.2 Subject to Clause 6 you may not reproduce, copy, distribute, store or in any other fashion re-use material from the Website unless otherwise indicated on the Website or unless given Our express written permission to do so.
5. Third Party Intellectual Property
- 5.1 Unless otherwise expressly indicated, all Intellectual Property rights including, but not limited to, Copyright and Trademarks, in product images and descriptions belong to the manufacturers or distributors of such products as may be applicable.
- 5.2 Subject to Clause 6 you may not reproduce, copy, distribute, store or in any other fashion re-use such material unless otherwise indicated on the Website or unless given express written permission to do so by the relevant manufacturer or supplier.
6. Fair Use of Intellectual Property
Material from the Website may be re-used without written permission where any of the exceptions detailed in Chapter III of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 apply.
7. Links to Other Websites
This Website may contain links to other sites. Unless expressly stated, these sites are not under the control of Core or that of Our affiliates. We assume no responsibility for the content of such websites and disclaim liability for any and all forms of loss or damage arising out of the use of them. The inclusion of a link to another site on this Website does not imply any endorsement of the sites themselves or of those in control of them.
8. Links to this Website
Those wishing to place a link to this Website on other sites may do so only to the home page of the site coretorah.learnworlds.com without Our prior permission. Deep linking (i.e. links to specific pages within the site) requires Our express written permission. To find out more please contact Us by email at info@coretorah.org or call us in the following number: your_number.
9. Use of Communications Facilities
- 9.1 When using any System on the Website you should do so in accordance with the following rules. Failure to comply with these rules may result in your Account being suspended or closed:
- 9.1.1 You must not use obscene or vulgar language;
- 9.1.2 You must not submit Content that is unlawful or otherwise objectionable. This includes, but is not limited to, Content that is abusive, threatening, harassing, defamatory, ageist, sexist or racist;
- 9.1.3 You must not submit Content that is intended to promote or incite violence;
- 9.1.4 It is advised that submissions are made using the English language as We may be unable to respond to enquiries submitted in any other languages;
- 9.1.5 The means by which you identify yourself must not violate these Terms and Conditions or any applicable laws;
- 9.1.6 You must not impersonate other people, particularly employees and representatives of Core or Our affiliates; and
- 9.1.7 You must not use Our System for unauthorised mass-communication such as "spam" or "junk mail".
- 9.2 You acknowledge that Core reserves the right to monitor any and all communications made to Us or using Our System.
- 9.3 You acknowledge that Core may retain copies of any and all communications made to Us or using Our System.
- 9.4 You acknowledge that any information you send to Us through Our System may be modified by Us in any way and you hereby waive your moral right to be identified as the author of such information. Any restrictions you may wish to place upon Our use of such information must be communicated to Us in advance and We reserve the right to reject such terms and associated information.
10. Accounts
- 10.1 In order to procure Services on this Website and to use certain other parts of the System, you are required to create an Account which will contain certain personal details and Payment Information which may vary based upon your use of the Website as We may not require payment information until you wish to make a purchase. By continuing to use this Websiteyou represent and warrant that:
- 10.1.1 all information you submit is accurate and truthful;
- 10.1.2 you have permission to submit Payment Information where permission may be required; and
- 10.1.3 you will keep this information accurate and up-to-date. Your creation of an Account is further affirmation of your representation and warranty.
- 10.2 It is recommended that you do not share your Account details, particularly your username and password. We accept no liability for any losses or damages incurred as a result of your Account details being shared by you. If you use a shared computer, it is recommended that you do not save your Account details in your internet browser.
- 10.3 If you have reason to believe that your Account details have been obtained by another person without consent, you should contact Us immediately to suspend your Account and cancel any unauthorised orders or payments that may be pending. Please be aware that orders or payments can only be cancelled up until provision of Services has commenced. In the event that an unauthorised provision commences prior to your notifying Us of the unauthorised nature of the order or payment then you shall be charged for the period from the commencement of the provision of services until the date you notified us and may be charged for a billing cycle of one month.
- 10.4 When choosing your username you are required to adhere to the terms set out above in Clause 9. Any failure to do so could result in the suspension and/or deletion of your Account.
11. Termination and Cancellation of Accounts
- 11.1 Either Core or you may terminate your Account. If We terminate your Account, you will be notified by email and an explanation for the termination will be provided. Notwithstanding the foregoing, We reserve the right to terminate without giving reasons.
- 11.2 If We terminate your Account, any current or pending orders or payments on your Account will be cancelled and provision of Services will not commence.
12. Services, Pricing and Availability
- 12.1 Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that all general descriptions of Services available from Core correspond to the actual Services that will be provided to you, We are not responsible for any variations from these descriptions as the exact nature of the Services may vary depending on your individual requirements and circumstances. This does not exclude Our liability for mistakes due to negligence on Our part and refers only to variations of the correct Services, not different Services altogether. Please refer to sub-Clause 13.8 for incorrect Services.
- 12.2 Where appropriate, you may be required to select the required Plan of Services.
- 12.3 We neither represent nor warrant that such Services will be available at all times and cannot necessarily confirm availability until confirming your Order. Availability indications are not provided on the Website.
- 12.4 All pricing information on the Website is correct at the time of going online. We reserve the right to change prices and alter or remove any special offers from time to time and as necessary.
- 12.5 In the event that prices are changed during the period between an order being placed for Services and Us processing that order and taking payment, then the price that was valid at the time of the order shall be used.
13. Orders and Provision of Services
- 13.1 No part of this Website constitutes a contractual offer capable of acceptance. Your order constitutes a contractual offer that We may, at Our sole discretion, accept. Our acceptance is indicated by Us sending to you an order confirmation email. Only once We have sent you an order confirmation email will there be a binding contract between Core and you.
- 13.2 Order confirmations under sub-Clause 13.1 will be sent to you before the Services begin and shall contain the following information:
- 13.2.1 Confirmation of the Services ordered including full details of the main characteristics of those Services;
- 13.2.2 Fully itemised pricing for the Services ordered including, where appropriate, taxes, delivery and other additional charges;
- 13.2.3 Relevant times and dates for the provision of the Services;
- 13.2.4 User credentials and relevant information for accessing those services.
- 13.3 If We, for any reason, do not accept your order, no payment shall be taken under normal circumstances. In any event, any sums paid by you in relation to that order will be refunded within 14 calendar days.
- 13.4 Payment for the Services shall be taken via your chosen payment method, immediately for any setup fee that corresponds to the service plan you purchased and at the same day of each subsequent month (“billing cycle”) for charges accrued during the previous month (“billing cycle”) AND/OR as indicated in the order confirmation you received.
- 13.5 We aim to fulfill your Order within 2-3 working days or if not, within a reasonable period following your Order, unless there are exceptional circumstances. If we cannot fulfill your Order within a reasonable period, we will inform you at the time you place the Order by a note on the relevant web page or by contacting you directly after you place your Order. Time is not of the essence of the Contract, which means we will aim to fulfill your Order within any agreed timescales but this is not an essential term of the Contract and we will not be liable to you if we do not do so. If the Services are to begin within 14 calendar days of Our acceptance of your order, at your express request, you will be required to expressly acknowledge that your statutory cancellation rights, detailed below in Clause 14, will be affected.
- 13.6 Core shall use all Our reasonable endeavours to provide the Services with reasonable skill and care, commensurate with best trade practice.
- 13.7 In the event that Services are provided that are not in conformity with your order and thus incorrect, you should contact Us immediately to inform Us of the mistake. We will ensure that any necessary corrections are made within five (5) working days.
- Additional terms and conditions may apply to the provision of certain Services. You will be asked to read and confirm your acceptance of any such terms and conditions when completing your Order.
- 13.8 Core provides technical support via our online support forum and/or phone. Core makes every effort possible to respond in a timely manner but we do not guarantee a particular response time.
14. Cancellation of Orders and Services
We want you to be completely satisfied with the Products or Services you order from Core. If you need to speak to us about your Order, then please contact customer care on [PHONE NUMBER], or by email at info@coretorah.org or write to us at our address (see section 1 above). You may cancel an Order that we have accepted or cancel the Contract. If any Specific Terms accompanying the Service contain terms about cancelling the Service, the cancellation policy in the Specific Terms will apply.
- 14.1 If you are a consumer based within the European Union, you have a statutory right to a “cooling off” period. This period begins once your order is confirmed and the contract between Core and you is formed and ends at the end of 14 calendar days after that date. If you change your mind about the Services within this period and wish to cancel your order, please inform Us immediately using the following email: Info@coretorah.org. Your right to cancel during the cooling off period is subject to the provisions of sub-Clause 14.2.
- 14.2 As specified in sub-Clause 13.6, if the Services are to begin within the cooling off period you are required to make an express request to that effect. By requesting that the Services begin within the 14 calendar day cooling off period you acknowledge and agree to the following:
- 14.2.1 If the Services are fully performed within the 14 calendar day cooling off period, you will lose your right to cancel after the Services are complete.
- 14.2.2 If you cancel the Services after provision has begun but is not yet complete you will still be required to pay for the Services supplied up until the point at which you inform Us that you wish to cancel. The amount due shall be calculated in proportion to the full price of the Services and the actual Services already provided. Any sums that have already been paid for the Services shall be refunded subject to deductions calculated in accordance with the foregoing. Refunds, where applicable, will be issued within 5 working days and in any event no later than 14 calendar days after you inform Us that you wish to cancel.
- 14.3 Cancellation of Services after the 14 calendar day cooling off period has elapsed shall be subject to the specific terms governing those Services and may be subject to a minimum contract duration.
15. Privacy
Use of the Website is also governed by Our Privacy Policy (coretorah.learnworlds.com/privacy) which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by this reference. To view the Privacy Policy, please click on the link above.
16. How We Use Your Personal Information (Data Protection)
- 16.1 All personal information that We may collect (including, but not limited to, your name and address) will be collected, used and held in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998 and your rights under that Act.
- 16.2 We may use your personal information to:
- 16.2.1 Provide Our Services to you;
- 16.2.2 Process your payment for the Services; and
- 16.2.3 Inform you of new products and services available from Us. You may request that We stop sending you this information at any time.
- 16.3 In certain circumstances (if, for example, you wish to purchase Services on credit), and with your consent, We may pass your personal information on to credit reference agencies. These agencies are also bound by the Data Protection Act 1998 and should use and hold your personal information accordingly.
- 16.4 We will not pass on your personal information to any other third parties without first obtaining your express permission.
17. Disclaimers
- 17.1 We make no warranty or representation that the Website will meet your requirements, that it will be of satisfactory quality, that it will be fit for a particular purpose, that it will not infringe the rights of third parties, that it will be compatible with all systems, that it will be secure and that all information provided will be accurate. We make no guarantee of any specific results from the use of our Service or Services.
- 17.2 No part of this Website is intended to constitute advice and the Content of this Website should not be relied upon when making any decisions or taking any action of any kind.
- 17.3 No part of this Website is intended to constitute a contractual offer capable of acceptance.
- 17.4 Whilst We use reasonable endeavours to ensure that the Website is secure and free of errors, viruses and other malware, you are strongly advised to take responsibility for your own internet security, that of your personal details and your computers.
18. Changes to the Facilities and these Terms and Conditions
We reserve the right to change the Website, its Content or these Terms and Conditions at any time. You will be bound by any changes to the Terms and Conditions from the first time you use the Website following the changes. If We are required to make any changes to these Terms and Conditions by law, these changes will apply automatically to any orders currently pending in addition to any orders placed by you in the future.
19. Availability of the Website
- 19.1 The Website is provided “as is” and on an “as available” basis. Core uses industry best practices to provide a high uptime, including a fault-tolerant architecture hosted in cloud servers. We give no warranty that the Website or Facilities will be free of defects and / or faults and we do not provide any kind of refund for outages. We provide no warranties (express or implied) of fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy of information, compatibility and satisfactory quality.
- 19.2 We accept no liability for any disruption or non-availability of the Website resulting from external causes including, but not limited to, ISP equipment failure, host equipment failure, communications network failure, power failure, natural events, acts of war or legal restrictions and censorship.
20. Limitation of Liability
- 20.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, We accept no liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage, foreseeable or otherwise, including any indirect, consequential, special or exemplary damages arising from the use of the Website or any information contained therein. You should be aware that you use the Website and its Content at your own risk.
- 20.2 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or restricts .
- 20.3 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or restricts Core's liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage arising out of the incorrect provision of Services or out of reliance on incorrect information included on the Website.
- 20.4 In the event that any of these terms are found to be unlawful, invalid or otherwise unenforceable, that term is to be deemed severed from these Terms and Conditions and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining Terms and Conditions. This term shall apply only within jurisdictions where a particular term is illegal.
21. No Waiver
In the event that any party to these Terms and Conditions fails to exercise any right or remedy contained herein, this shall not be construed as a waiver of that right or remedy.
22. Previous Terms and Conditions
In the event of any conflict between these Terms and Conditions and any prior versions thereof, the provisions of these Terms and Conditions shall prevail unless it is expressly stated otherwise.
23. Third Party Rights
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall confer any rights upon any third party. The agreement created by these Terms and Conditions is between you and Core.
24. Communications
- 24.1 All notices / communications shall be given to Us either by post to Our Premises (see address above) or by email to info@coretorah.org. Such notice will be deemed received 3 days after posting if sent by first class post, the day of sending if the email is received in full on a business day and on the next business day if the email is sent on a weekend or public holiday.
- 24.2 We may from time to time, if you opt to receive it, send you information about Our products and/or services. If you do not wish to receive such information, please click on the ‘Unsubscribe’ link in any email which you receive from Us.
25. Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions and the relationship between you and Core shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Law of England and Wales and Core and you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of [COUNTRY].
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Elissa Felder is a passionate Jewish communal leader and educator, serving as the coordinator of Core’s Communities of Practice, and the leader of the Chevra Kadisha Community of Practice. With a deep commitment to honoring Jewish end-of-life traditions, Elissa brings together Chevra Kadisha members from around the worlds to share knowledge, strengthen practices, and support one another in this sacred work. She is known for fostering compassion, connection, and continuity within this holy mitzvah.
Elissa is also the author of "From One Life to the Next Life: The Sacred Passage after Death." Her book explores how living in the shadow of death is the secret to leading a meaningful life. Faced with the loss of her baby son, the author shares her personal journey from paralyzing grief to living a life infused with purpose and passion. This powerful memoir is filled with Jewish teachings about birth, death, and the afterlife, including the how and why behind Jewish burial practices. It has inspired many.
Through her leadership at CORE, her writing, and her warm mentorship, Elissa has become a guiding voice in sustaining and elevating Jewish burial practices with reverence, empathy, and enduring impact.
Reva Judas is the founder and director of NechamaComfort, a global nonprofit organization that supports families coping with infant and pregnancy loss. With compassion born from personal experience, Reva has become a guiding voice for those facing grief, offering emotional, practical, and spiritual care.
She collaborates with hospitals, rabbis, and community leaders to raise awareness and ensure that no family navigates loss alone. In addition to her work with NechamaComfort,
Reva is also the leader of the Supporters of the Bereaved Community of Practice, a collaborative network for professionals and volunteers who support the bereaved. Through this role, she fosters education, peer support, and best practices across the Jewish community. Reva’s dedication to chesed, sensitivity, and respectful care has transformed how grief is addressed with dignity and compassion throughout Klal Yisrael.
She collaborates with hospitals, rabbis, and community leaders to raise awareness and ensure that no family navigates loss alone. In addition to her work with NechamaComfort,
Reva is also the leader of the Supporters of the Bereaved Community of Practice, a collaborative network for professionals and volunteers who support the bereaved. Through this role, she fosters education, peer support, and best practices across the Jewish community. Reva’s dedication to chesed, sensitivity, and respectful care has transformed how grief is addressed with dignity and compassion throughout Klal Yisrael.
Rochel Goldbaum has been teaching and mentoring Jewish women from around the world for over two decades. She currently serves as an adjunct educator for Aish of the Rockies, founder of My Gift of Mikvah, co-founder of Core, and creator of the Directed Dating Approach.
When Rochel is not traveling and presenting at conferences and women’s gatherings, she works as a dating, marriage and relationship mentor. Rochel trains Kallah Teachers and Dating Mentors across the world, and has developed unique resource materials on Taharas Hamishpacha for women of all backgrounds.
Her desire to encourage women, strengthen marriages, and unify the Jewish people has her presenting to audiences across the world with the goal of connecting them to HaShem, each other, and themselves, as well as enhancing intimacy in the Jewish home.
When Rochel is not traveling and presenting at conferences and women’s gatherings, she works as a dating, marriage and relationship mentor. Rochel trains Kallah Teachers and Dating Mentors across the world, and has developed unique resource materials on Taharas Hamishpacha for women of all backgrounds.
Her desire to encourage women, strengthen marriages, and unify the Jewish people has her presenting to audiences across the world with the goal of connecting them to HaShem, each other, and themselves, as well as enhancing intimacy in the Jewish home.
Malki Rosenberg is a certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, Self Regulation Training (SRT) practitioner, and Transforming Touch® bodyworker based in Monsey, NY. She specializes in trauma-informed somatic healing, working with teens, adults, and occasionally children to help them move from survival to resilience through body-based therapies.
As a Core MMC (Mashpia-Mentor-Counselor), Malki integrates emotional and spiritual mentorship with somatic modalities, offering a holistic approach to healing. Her practice emphasizes the belief that every individual possesses inherent strengths, aiming to empower clients to live authentically and courageously.
Malki offers virtual appointments, self-regulation workshops, and a 12-step marriage coaching program designed to bring couples closer together in a harmonious way.
Rebbetzen Liat Mayerfeld, originally from New York and raised in Netanya, Israel, served in Israeli Military Intelligence before earning degrees in Tanach and Special Education from Michlalah Jerusalem College for Women. She began her career teaching in Jerusalem seminaries and later moved to the UK, where she served as Aish UK’s Women’s Educational Director and, with her husband, held the rabbinic position at Shomrei Hadath in London.
Now based in Manhattan, Liat and her husband co-founded Kii, a vibrant organization serving thousands of Jewish young professionals through education, community, and chesed. A gifted educator, Liat teaches for Aish.tv, the OU Women’s Initiative, and Olami, offering engaging classes on Parsha, Navi, Tefillah, and Jewish holidays.
With over 25 years of experience teaching kallahs and mentoring couples, she combines halacha, relationship psychology, and Torah values. Known for her clarity, warmth, and insight, Liat is a popular international speaker and gracious host. She and her husband are proud parents and grandparents.
Liora Wittlin is a seasoned Jewish educator and curriculum designer with over two decades of experience in Jewish education. She is the founder and chief educator of RAMOT Learning LLC, an educational consultancy dedicated to enriching Jewish learning through differentiated instruction, student-centered learning, and blended learning approaches.
Throughout her career, Liora has taught a wide range of Judaic courses across nearly all grade levels from kindergarten through twelfth grade and has regularly presented classes for Jewish adults on various subjects. Her roles have included classroom teacher, administrator, mechanechet (grade advisor), curriculum developer, and programming director. She has a particular passion for fostering curious minds and creating meaningful interpersonal connections through the beauty and truth of the Torah.
Liora holds a B.A. in Psychology and Judaic Studies from Yeshiva University and a Te’udat Morah LaGolah (Teaching Certificate for the Diaspora) from the Israeli Ministry of Education.
In addition to her work with RAMOT Learning, Liora serves as the Director of the Teacher’s Lounge Community of Practice for middle/high school and seminary teachers at CORE, an organization that supports Jewish women in strengthening their communities.
Liora is based in Denver, Colorado, where she continues to inspire and support educators and learners alike.
Sara Oppenheim is the Rebbetzin and Executive Director of the Charlotte Torah Center, a dynamic shul and outreach hub serving the broader Jewish community of Charlotte, North Carolina. Together with her husband, Rabbi Chanoch Oppenheim, she has spent the last 17 years building Jewish life in Charlotte, following a decade of outreach with Aish HaTorah in Jerusalem and DATA of Plano, Texas.
With experience in both outreach and community leadership, Sara’s role as Rebbetzin includes teaching classes, mentoring women, hosting, managing daily operations, and leading campus outreach through Olami. She also serves as a kallah teacher, dating and relationship coach, mikvah attendant, and Chevrah Kadisha member.
While at Aish, she founded N-Aish-Ay, a mentoring network for the wives of future rabbis, and later launched Women of Wisdom (WOW) in Charlotte. Her Core MMC capstone project led to the creation of Charlotte’s first kosher eruv.
While at Aish, she founded N-Aish-Ay, a mentoring network for the wives of future rabbis, and later launched Women of Wisdom (WOW) in Charlotte. Her Core MMC capstone project led to the creation of Charlotte’s first kosher eruv.
A proud Core MMC graduate, Sara co-leads the Core Shul Rebbetzin Community of Practice with Rebbetzin Jacqueline Feldman. She is known for her warmth, thoughtful teaching, and hospitality—and occasionally wonders what it might be like to have a hobby.
Rebbetzen Jacqueline Feldman serves as the Senior Rebbetzen of Bushey United Synagogue, one of the UK’s largest Orthodox communities, alongside her husband, Rabbi Elchonon Feldman. She is a graduate of Hasmonean High School and Bnos Chava Seminary and holds a BSc in Neuroscience from King’s College London. Jacqueline previously served as SENCO at Tiferes High School for Girls, supporting students with diverse educational needs.
A certified Ma’ayan educator through the Office of the Chief Rabbi, Jacqueline is deeply committed to women's Torah education and community building. In 2022 she founded and became Chair of the Rebbetzens' Representatives of the United Synagogue (RRUS).
She is also a Core MMC (Mashpia Mentor Counselor), offering emotional and spiritual support to women navigating life’s challenges through a Torah lens.
Dr. Marcy Forta is the founder and director of Atzmi, an organization dedicated to supporting the mental health of Jewish girls through programs that enhance self-esteem, promote body acceptance, and reduce focus on outward appearances. She specializes in eating disorder education, awareness, and prevention, with a particular focus on risk factors within the Orthodox Jewish adolescent female community.
Her doctoral research explored religious and environmental risk factors unique to this community by engaging rabbis, educators, and health professionals across the U.S. Midwest. This research underpins Atzmi’s tailored prevention programs, designed to effectively address community-specific needs.
Dr. Forta is also a Body Project Facilitator and Certified Holistic Nutritionist. She lectures widely, blogs, and is a sought-after expert in eating disorder prevention. Based in Oak Park, Michigan, she continues to raise awareness and foster healthier mindsets among young Jewish women.
Marcy is a dedicated change maker who believes that everyone has the power to transform their moods, situations, businesses, and themselves—if they are motivated to take action. She is inspired by those eager to change, even when unsure or nervous about the process.
As founder and principal consultant of BINAH Consulting, Inc., Marcy passionately helps organizations optimize their talent and workflows to reduce chaos and improve outcomes. Her coaching clients describe her as honest, sincere, and collaborative—a listener who never judges, yet is willing to ask the tough questions others avoid. She is committed to supporting each person in meaningful, personalized growth and consistently champions her clients, believing in them even when they doubt themselves.
Marcy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and certifications including Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt, Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), and coaching credentials from the Refuah Institute of Coaching. She is also an active member of the American Association of Professional Coaches and the Project Management Institute.
Rivky Boyarsky is a Certified Nurse Midwife, Registered Nurse, and experienced kallah teacher dedicated to empowering Jewish women through education, healthcare, and spiritual guidance. With a deep understanding of both medical science and halacha, she specializes in women's health across the lifespan—from puberty and fertility to menopause.
Rivky is a certified kallah teacher through Mikvah.org and a member of the Gedalia Society. She has contributed to community education initiatives, including the "Conversations with Our Children" series, which equips parents to guide their daughters through physical and emotional development with sensitivity and kedusha.
Known for her compassionate approach and ability to bridge clinical knowledge with spiritual insight, Rivky continues to be a trusted voice for women navigating the complexities of health, identity, and faith.
Rebbetzin Yehudis Golshevsky is a distinguished Torah educator and spiritual mentor based in Yerushalaim. She is the founder and director of SHIVITI, a women's education network that offers immersive Torah study with a focus on Chassidic teachings and personal spiritual growth.
With over 30 years of experience teaching in Israel and internationally, Rebbetzin Golshevsky is known for her deep connection to the deeper dimension of Torah and her ability to guide women toward meaningful spiritual lives. She holds teaching certifications from Yavne Teacher’s College in Cleveland and a BA in Classics-Judaic Studies from SUNY Buffalo.
In addition to her educational endeavors, she serves as a supervisor for the Core Mashpia Mentor Counselor (MMC) training program, a rigorous two-and-a-half-year initiative that prepares women to provide spiritual mentorship and counseling within their communities.
Rebbetzin Golshevsky is also a prolific writer and speaker, inspiring women worldwide to deepen their connection with Hashem and His Torah, and to live with greater spiritual awareness.
Sara Eisemann is a licensed clinical therapist and educator based in Oak Park, Michigan. She earned her Master’s in Social Work from Wayne State University and began her career at Jewish Family Service of Detroit, where she was involved in the Windows domestic violence prevention program, and then moved on to private practice at the Birmingham-Maple Clinic.
Sara currently serves as Co-Director of Education for Core’s Mashpia Mentor Counselor (MMC) Training Program—a rigorous two-and-a-half-year initiative that equips women to provide Torah-based spiritual mentorship and emotional support within their communities.
In addition to her clinical work, Sara is a certified dating coach and a sought-after speaker on topics of Torah, authenticity, and relationships. She is a regular contributor to Family First and she hosted the MakeShift podcast, which explored contemporary issues affecting Jewish women and families.
Sara is also a founding board member of Atzmi, an organization dedicated to promoting mental health and body acceptance among Jewish girls, and the professional liaison for Kesher, a young adult mentorship program.
Known for her compassionate approach and commitment to authenticity, Sara continues to inspire and guide individuals seeking personal growth and meaningful connections.
Debbie Greenblatt is a respected educator and mentor with over thirty years of experience as a popular lecturer, columnist, and coach. She teaches a wide range of topics including Jewish texts, Jewish thought, and relationships, and is known for her deep insights and ability to connect both intellectually and emotionally with her audience.
Debbie is the Educational Co-Director of Core’s Mashpia Mentor Counselor (MMC) Training Program, where she helps guide and shape the next generation of spiritual mentors and leaders. She is also the founder of the Women’s Division of the Gateways kiruv organization, and gives regular classes in the New York metropolitan area, as well as lectures around the country.
For over three decades, her weekly class on the works of Rabbi Dessler has been a spiritual anchor for herself and a transformative experience for countless students. Known for her warmth and personal approach, Debbie has earned the trust and admiration of women around the world.
Mrs. Yael Kaisman is a veteran educator, life coach, and outreach professional with over 45 years of experience teaching in girls' high schools. She is a senior lecturer at both Sinai and Heritage Retreats, known for her ability to explain Jewish philosophical ideas with humor, warmth, and wit, captivating audiences of all backgrounds and levels of Jewish knowledge and education.
In addition to her educational endeavors, Yael serves as a Clinical Supervisor for Core’s Mashpia Mentor Counselor (MMC) Training Program.
Yael is also a sought-after speaker, sharing her insights on various topics through platforms like TorahAnytime.
Her dedication to education and mentorship continues to inspire and guide women worldwide.
Aliza Bulow is the Founding Director of Core. With over four decades of experience, she has worked with hundreds of women in more than 50 cities across five continents, strengthening the social fabric of Klal Yisroel through networking, education, and mentorship.
Aliza has been deeply engaged in Jewish communal causes since her youth—leading youth groups, campaigning for Soviet Jewry and helping build settlements in Israel while serving in Nachal. That early passion has only grown stronger over time.
Aliza began her professional journey in organizations like Dorot, Partners in Torah and The Jewish Experience, and later served as Director of Ner LeElef’s North American Women’s Program for 11 years. In that role, she travelled extensively, mentoring rebbetzins and supporting outreach professionals across North America.
Through Core's MMC program and the Core Communities of Practice, Aliza continues to inspire and guide Jewish women worldwide, helping them build communities for a stronger, more connected Jewish future.
Rav Brudny is a Rosh Yeshivah in Mir-Brooklyn and a member of the Moetzes Gedolei Torah of Agudath Israel of America.
Rav Aaron Lopiansky is the Rosh HaYeshiva of the Yeshiva of Greater Washington – Tiferes Gedaliah, a position he has held since 1994. Born and raised on New York’s Lower East Side, he studied at the Mir Yeshiva in Yerushalaim under the guidance of Rav Chaim Shmuelevitz zt”l and Rav Nachum Partzovitz zt”l. He is also the son-in-law of Rav Beinish Finkel zt”l, the late Rosh Yeshiva of Mir Yerushalayim.
Rav Lopiansky is a prolific author, having written over 20 works on Torah thought, liturgy, and philosophy, including the widely acclaimed Orchos Chaim: A Ben Torah for Life. His teachings are deeply influenced by his close association with Rav Moshe Shapiro zt”l.
Rabbi Yaakov Robinson is the Rav of Beis Medrash Mikor Hachaim in Chicago and Menahel of the Midwest Agudas Yisroel Council of Synagogue Rabbonim. A Chicago native, he received semicha from Yeshivas Ner Yisroel and spent several years in kollel before entering community rabbanus. He is known for his engaging shiurim on halacha, shalom bayis, and chinuch, and founded the Zichron Avraham Gershon Kollel Boker.
Rabbi Robinson also serves on several communal boards and advisory councils, supporting Torah education and family well-being. He is the author of the Safah Berurah series on practical halacha and awaiting Mashiach.
Rabbi Robinson also serves on several communal boards and advisory councils, supporting Torah education and family well-being. He is the author of the Safah Berurah series on practical halacha and awaiting Mashiach.
Rabbi Yitzchok Breitowitz is a senior lecturer at Yeshivas Ohr Somayach in Yerushalayim and a renowned posek, educator, and speaker. Originally from the U.S., he earned semicha from Ner Yisroel and holds a Harvard Law degree. He served for many years as Rav of the Woodside Shul in Silver Spring, Maryland, before making aliyah.
Rabbi Breitowitz is widely respected for his clarity in halacha, depth in hashkafa, and ability to address contemporary issues through a Torah lens. His lectures reach thousands worldwide, offering insight into complex topics with sensitivity and depth. He continues to guide talmidim and communities with wisdom, warmth, and unwavering commitment to Torah values.
Rabbi Breitowitz is widely respected for his clarity in halacha, depth in hashkafa, and ability to address contemporary issues through a Torah lens. His lectures reach thousands worldwide, offering insight into complex topics with sensitivity and depth. He continues to guide talmidim and communities with wisdom, warmth, and unwavering commitment to Torah values.
Rabbi Avraham Edelstein is the Director of the Ner LeElef Institute and a leading thinker in the world of Jewish outreach and education. Originally from South Africa, he has spent decades shaping global kiruv strategy and training leaders for effective Torah-based engagement.
Rabbi Edelstein is known for his clarity of vision, deep understanding of societal trends, and ability to apply timeless Torah principles to modern challenges. He has authored numerous articles and books on Jewish thought, leadership, and community development. Through his guidance, thousands of men and women around the world have been inspired to live fuller, more connected Jewish lives.
Rabbi Edelstein is known for his clarity of vision, deep understanding of societal trends, and ability to apply timeless Torah principles to modern challenges. He has authored numerous articles and books on Jewish thought, leadership, and community development. Through his guidance, thousands of men and women around the world have been inspired to live fuller, more connected Jewish lives.
HaRav Shmuel Kamenetsky shlit”a is the Rosh HaYeshiva of the Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia and one of the most respected senior gedolei Torah in America. A son of Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky zt”l, he has devoted his life to Torah learning, chinuch, and guiding Klal Yisrael with humility and wisdom.
The Rosh Yeshiva is a member of the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah and is known for his exceptional warmth, accessibility, and balanced daas Torah. For decades, he has played a leading role in addressing the spiritual and communal needs of the generation, influencing countless talmidim and rabbanim across the globe through his counsel, psak, and personal example of gadlus baTorah and middos tovos.
The Rosh Yeshiva is a member of the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah and is known for his exceptional warmth, accessibility, and balanced daas Torah. For decades, he has played a leading role in addressing the spiritual and communal needs of the generation, influencing countless talmidim and rabbanim across the globe through his counsel, psak, and personal example of gadlus baTorah and middos tovos.