Rabbi and Rebbitzin
Rabbi Shmuel Ozhekh
Rabbi Shmuel Ozhekh is known for his passionate, warm, charismatic, and genuine approach, and ability to reveal the depth, and accessibility of Kabbalah and Torah wisdom.
Rabbi Ozhekh’s teachings provide tremendous insight and guidance on how to reach a place of internal tranquillity and happiness, dealing with topics such as the ego, depression, anxiety, desire and living in the moment.
He carries rabbinic ordination from a range of sources including The Chief Rabbinate of Israel, Rabbi Yitzhak Berkowitz, Rabbi Zalman Nechemia, Rabbi Yitzhak Kaufman and Rabbi Akiva Dershowitz.
Rabbi Ozhekh has also completed a Bachelor of Education from Charles Stuart University, a Bachelor of Design from the University of NSW and is a graduate of the Ner Leelef Community Leadership and Education Training Program and the JME International program for Jewish marriage education, counselling and family purity.
His involvement in the Jewish community spans from Rabbi of Ohr Somayach Cape Town, Rabbi and founder of the Rejewvinate Young Professional outreach movement and the Rejewinate App dedicated to mindfulness and serenity through the inner dimension of Torah & Kabbalah, Co-Founder of the Eden Mediation App (the first Jewish meditation app in the world), and pioneering the Sydney Night Kollel.
Rebbitzin Sara Ozhekh
Rebbetzin Sara Ozhekh is best known for her non-judgmental, authentic, and intuitive approach. She has worked extensively in the Jewish community, running learning programs and supporting at-risk teenagers and young adults. Rebbetzin Sara is a qualified Jewish Marriage Education counselor with experience in tutoring and facilitating conversions.
In addition to her community involvement, Sara is an HPCSA-registered psychological counselor, working with individuals, families, and groups. She holds two psychology degrees, both earned cum laude, and integrates her academic knowledge and professional expertise to provide thoughtful and compassionate support to those she works with.
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