Meet Our Tutors

Sarah Rudolph, Director of TorahTutors.org, is a Jewish educator, writer, and editor. She has been sharing her passion for Jewish texts of all kinds for over 20 years, with students of all ages. Sarah’s essays have been published in a variety of internet and print media, including Times of Israel, Kveller, OU Life, TorahMusings, Jewish Action, 929 English, and more. Sarah lives in Cleveland with her husband and four children, but is privileged to learn with students all over the world.

Rachel Hershberg has loved learning and teaching Torah for the last 25 years. She helps her students grow spiritually and intellectually through direct engagement with Torah sources.

Rabbi Dr. Stuart Fischman graduated from Yeshiva University in 1980 and the dental school of Columbia University in 1985. In 1989 he began studying and teaching at Yeshivat Hamivtar, and he now studies and teaches at Yeshivat Machanaim in Efrat. He has rabbinic ordination from Rav Zalman Nechemia Goldberg. Rabbi Dr. Fischman has been tutoring for TorahTutors.org since its inception and has a number of devoted long-term students.

Leah Stein lives in Efrat, Israel with her husband and 2 children. She teaches Judaic studies and Hebrew language to students all over the world. She shares with her students her passion for Judaism and Israel. Leah is a true professional and an excellent educator. She is loved by her schools and students alike – and she is always happy to share her professional knowledge and resources with her colleagues. Leah is extremely dedicated and organized and is a real asset to our faculty.

After finishing her degree in Judaic studies from Stern College and moving to Israel, Natanya Mann has been involved in teaching, tutoring, and mentoring for the past 30 years. Whether in Nishmat, Baer Miriam, or with candidates for conversion, Natanya’s focus has been on helping her students acquire the skills they need to become independent in their learning. While empowering her students intellectually, Natanya’s goal is to aid them in developing a love for Torah and its Giver. Natanya is married to Daniel Mann, has 8 children, and lives in Jerusalem.

Rabbi David Austin is a highly motivated individual with a passion for helping others learn the Talmud. He attained Smicha in Hilchos Shabbos in 2021 and has hands on experience in teaching and tutoring children and adults, including those with learning disabilities. Rabbi Austin is skilled at identifying and addressing individual learning needs to ensure successful understanding of the material.

Fran Miller is a graduate of the Keren Ariel Yoatzot Halacha program at Nishmat and studied in the advanced Talmud programs in Matan and Migdal Oz. She holds a B.A. in Judaic Studies from Stern College and a B.Ed. from Yeshivat Har Etzion’s Michlelet Herzog Teacher’s College. She teaches adults and post-high school students in person, online, and in midrashot. Fran lives in Mitzpeh Yericho with her husband and three children.

Daniel Isaac holds a Master’s in Jewish Languages from Hebrew University and a PhD from the University of Strasbourg. He is ordained in semikha for both yoreh yoreh and yadin yadin and is excited to teach students from all backgrounds and ages.

Shira Selter has a Bachelor of Education in Tanach and Jewish History from Herzog College in Israel. Prior to this, she studied at Nishmat for a year. During her national service, Shira volunteered as a program director for Livnot U’Lehibanot in Tzfat, where she organized and led Jewish identity programs for college-aged participants from overseas. She served as a madricha at Midreshet Amudim for a year, where she delivered a weekly Tanach Chabura. In addition, she was a teaching assistant at MMY in Jerusalem and at Midreshet Amudim, where she also delivered a weekly Aggada shiur. Shira taught Mishna, history, and English to middle schoolers in Efrat, and is pursuing her M. A. in Tanach at Bar-Ilan University alongside tutoring in Tanach, Ivrit, and Halacha.

Ellie Schlanger recently moved to Rochester with her husband, Daniel, their five children and two dogs. They were living in Israel in the Golan Heights, where the family immigrated in 2015. After two years in Midreshet Lindenbaum, Ellie studied in Stern College, the Bernard Revel School and GPATS at Yeshiva University, and completed a year of chaplaincy training in Beth Israel Hospital. She also received a Teaching Certificate from Israel’s ministry of education.

Adina Pollack graduated from Stern College for Women, and has advanced degrees in Jewish Education, Medieval Jewish History, and library science. She has experience tutoring students of diverse backgrounds on varying Jewish topics in Tanach (and Meforshim,) Jewish History and Jewish Philosophy.

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio and now living in Israel, Eli Meyers studied for semicha and a degree in Jewish Education at Yeshiva University. From his high school days at Fuchs Mizrachi School and two years at Yeshivat Har Etzion, he has tutored students of various ages in subjects such as Chumash, Navi, and Gemara, and has also delivered shiurim and prepared an educational curriculum as Rosh Beit Midrash in Camp Stone. Eli loves teaching Torah, particularly making Torah come alive to students, helping them to appreciate some new idea or concept and to utilize their own perspective and unique way of thinking to contribute to the age-old conversation that is our tradition. He is passionate about Torah and about bringing the joy and beauty of Torah to anyone he has the privilege to work with. 

Elisha Hagler is a graduate of Yeshiva University who has spent a number of years learning in the Mir Yeshiva. He has previously taught at Aish Hatorah and is an experienced private tutor. He currently lives in Israel with his wife and daughter.  

Rachael Schultz is a Jewish educator, writer, and editor. She has taught in a variety of formal and informal Jewish educational frameworks in Israel and in the US, including high school, Hebrew school, adult education, and one-on-one tutoring. She has a BA from Harvard University and an MA from Hebrew University, and completed a program in teaching the laws of taharat hamishpacha (family purity). She lives in Mitzpe Netofa in the Galilee with her husband and children.

Malki Sinensky started with a few Tanach classes, and from there her love for learning Torah took off. She has spent time learning at Midreshet Nishmat in Jerusalem, Drisha in NYC, and Lamdeinu in Teaneck NJ. She also teaches fifth graders at a Hebrew school program in NJ. She is a dedicated tutor who gives her all to each student. 

Rabbi Yehudah Lowy has been a teacher of all Judaic subjects for the last 30 years. He is currently retired, but wishes to put his extensive experience to good use as a tutor.

Eitan Blumstein is from West Hempstead, NY. He is a former NCSY advisor who is passionate about Judaism and connecting people to their Judaism. He has over 4 years of experience learning with kids and teens on a private level in topics ranging from Chumash, Mishna, Gemara, and Halacha. In his downtime, he is an avid runner, big sports fan, and loves traveling.

Rav Uri Cohen teaches online at WebYeshiva and in person at Midreshet Moriah. He also writes articles for The Koren Tanakh of the Land of Israel. He holds Masters degrees in Medieval Jewish History and Jewish Education from Yeshiva University, and rabbinic ordination from the latter and Yeshivat Hamivtar. He and his wife did Shlichut for four years, serving as community educators for Torah MiTzion in Syracuse and for the Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus at Princeton University. Not counting those years, they have lived in Ramat Beit Shemesh since 1999. In his spare time, Rav Uri is on a quest to listen to every singer or band (one album each).