A tireless activist on behalf of Jewish education, Rabbi Shneur founded the Menachem Education Foundation in an effort to raise the bar for Chabad Chinuch. He is widely recognized for his solutions-oriented approach to challenges and his passionate advocacy for students. From his office at MEF headquarters in the Crown Heights area of Brooklyn, Rabbi Shneur impacts close to 20,000 students in Chabad schools around the world.

After over a decade as a teacher and curriculum director, Mrs. Rose has taken her passion for Chinuch to the next level in her role as MEF’s educational director, where she works closely with teachers and school leaders to bring MEF’s educational goals to life in the classroom. Additionally, she currently teaches in Monsey Bais Chaya Mushka High School, near her home in Pomona, New York.

Successful classroom teacher for more than twenty five years at Hebrew Academy of Margate, FL. Since 2014, she has become certified in Brain Training, Feuerstein Instrumental Instruction, and teacher coaching / mentorship. Mrs. Bartfield has developed a number of innovative curricula, and provides coaching and professional development to teachers worldwide. Mrs. Bartfield is currently an Educational Therapist as well as curriculum coordinator for MEF’s Heart of Education SEL curriculum.

Mushkie Lipsker M.Ed, has 15 years of experience in the classroom and in leadership roles. She is the founder of @evergrowingeducator – a platform to encourage teachers to develop and sharpen their growth mindset. Mushkie loves all things education – but she especially loves giving teachers practical tips to empower them to have a creative, innovative and engaged classroom.

Mrs. Teleshevsky brings her dedication and attention to detail to all of MEF’s programming and operations, ensuring that constituents enjoy a seamless experience when working with MEF. Her skill and can-do attitude allow MEF’s educational vision to be realized every day.

A graphic artist with experiences ranging from magazine design and publication to teen leadership, Mrs. Caras illustrates MEF’s vision for Chinuch in our various publications. Co-founder of Carasmatic Design together with her husband, Mrs. Caras lives and works out of Albany, NY.

Dr. Rosenfeld has served as teacher and curriculum director in several schools in Melbourne, AU and authored many curricula and workbooks for Judaic Studies. She plays a leading role in the development of the Zekelman Standards for Chumash and is a sought after presenter and consultant on the topics of standards, assessment, language learning and instructional design worldwide.

An experienced writer with a talent for breaking down big ideas into clear and simple words, Mrs. Udkoff helps tell MEF’s story throughout the organization’s written communication.

Rabbi Mendel Greenbaum is the Head of School at Cheder Menachem Los Angeles and Bais Chaya Mushka, LA. He is the recipient of the Milken Family Foundation’s Jewish Educators Award. He has served as educational consultant for various organizations and educational initiatives, including Sichos in English and Tzivos Hashem, and implements innovative systems for outstanding education in his school. Rabbi Greenbaum is one of the authors of the Zekelman Standards for Chumash, as well as co-director of the Chabad School Leadership Program.

Rabbi Nosson Gurary went out on Shlichus in 1970 to Buffalo, NY where he established many successful religious and educational institutions. Today, as the Chabad Rav of the city and the Executive Director of Chabad of Buffalo, Rabbi Gurary sets the spiritual tone for his community and is respected for his wisdom throughout the Chabad world.

Rabbi Chaim Dovid Kagan left a distinguished career in academia to devote himself to Jewish education. He has been involved in the creation and administration of various educational institutions. Rabbi Kagan is deeply involved in the local Monsey community and is the Rav and spiritual leader of K’hal Bais Menachem.

Rabbi Yitzchok Wolf has been the School Dean of the renowned Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School for over three decades. Known for his depth and breadth in Judaic learning and for his passion for education, Rabbi Wolf also serves as an esteemed spiritual leader and Rabbi for the large Chicago Lubavitch community.

Alan Zekelman, is president of various companies including Atlas Tube, Inc., a leading Canadian manufacturer of steel construction and industrial tubing. Mr. Zekelman is the primary benefactor of the Zekelman Standards for Judaic Studies.

Rabbi Tuvia Greisman is CEO Modway Furniture, a major distributor of home and office furnishings with locations in New Jersey and California. Rabbi Greisman is a graduate of Rabbinical College of America, and is passionate about bringing high quality Jewish education to more children.

Yehuda (Leibi) Marsow is President of Tower Funding Group LLC, with extensive experience in funding commercial mortgages. He lives in the Crown Heights area of Brooklyn and dedicates himself to educational and non-profit causes to give back to his community.

A tireless activist on behalf of Jewish education, Rabbi Shneur founded the Menachem Education Foundation in an effort to raise the bar for Chabad Chinuch. He is widely recognized for his solutions-oriented approach to challenges and his passionate advocacy for students. From his office at MEF headquarters in the Crown Heights area of Brooklyn, Rabbi Shneur impacts close to 27,500 students in Chabad schools around the world.

Sender joined Regional Group in 2012 and is the third generation to serve as CEO and president, following the footsteps of his father and grandfather. He is responsible for the firm’s vision and strategy,and chairs the executive committee. Prior to serving as CEO & president, he was the firm’s executive vice president in charge of Investments & Leasing, sourcing and syndicating value-add real estate for the portfolios of the Regional Group and its investors. Sender thrives on the goals of each transaction and crafting a deal that addresses the needs and interests of all stakeholders.

Prior to joining Regional, Sender completed rabbinical training in New York and was ordained as a Rabbi in 2010. In 2012, Sender and his wife, Sarah, founded Miles of Smiles, a non-profit organization established to teach English as a second language. The organization, which began in Ottawa, now has numerous branches and an international reach.

M. Mendel Pinson is an investor and entrepreneur. For over a decade Mendel was a senior executive of MacAndrews & Forbes Inc., a holding company with interests in a diversified portfolio of public and private investments, including in the gaming, media, entertainment and marketing industries. Prior to MacAndrews & Forbes, Mendel served as Director of Corporate Development at Scientific Games from 2010 to 2012 and was an investment banker at Credit Suisse from 2007 to 2009. Mendel served as an advisor and Board observer of Scientific Games from 2014 to 2020 (NASDAQ: LNW) and as a member of the Board of Directors of its mobile gaming unit SciPlay (NASDAQ: SCPL) from IPO until September 2020. Mendel currently serves on the Advisory Board of Glilot Capital, a leading Venture Capital fund in Israel. Mendel holds a BBA in Finance and Investments from Baruch College and an MBA from Columbia University.

Yitzy is the President of Alacrity Energy, a California-based company specializing in the nationwide development of renewable energy. An avid investor, he is actively involved in multiple non-profit organizations. Based in Long Beach, CA, Yitzy is deeply passionate about advancing Jewish education and supporting efforts to empower the next generation of Jewish leaders.

Zalmi Klyne joined Northmarq at the beginning of 2020 and serves as managing director of Northmarq’s Los Angeles office. During his first year at Northmarq, Zalmi was awarded with the “Newcomer of the Year” and was selected to serve on the Northmarq Producer’s Council. He was recently named a 2024 CRE Visionary by the L.A. Times.

He specializes in working with family offices/high-net worth individuals, syndications, and private investors, where he structures financing for all asset classes, deal sizes and lender types. His entrepreneurial drive, forward thinking and customer-centric focus has contributed to his $2+ billion in closed transactions in his first two years at Northmarq. Prior to Northmarq, Zalmi served as an executive vice president at Continental Partners, a Los Angeles based independent brokerage shop.

Zalmi attained his Rabbinic Ordination from the Rabbinical College of Jerusalem. He is fluent in Hebrew and is now in a non-practicing role as he continues to mentor and counsel both students and adults in the faith.

He is a licensed real estate salesperson in the state of California.