Dr. Naomi Marmon Grumet
Founder and Director
Naomi has a PhD in Sociology. Her research is the catalyst upon which the Eden Center was founded and propels our vision and programming.
Lanie Goldberger
Executive Administrator
Lanie has experience in banking, finance, and executive administration. She enjoys the impact that The Eden Center has on many women while maintaining commitment to Halacha and Jewish continuity.
Alana Rahmani
English Program Coordinator
Alana has worked in Jewish education and engagement for almost a decade. She is a certified childbirth educator and has graduated from The Eden Center’s kallah teacher training course.
Aviva Strahl-King
Hebrew Program Coordinator
Aviva has a BA in Business Management and International Relations from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She enjoys being involved in empowering women and creating a better future.
Dr. Judith Fogel
Program Coordinator, Kallah Teacher Training Courses
Dr. Judith Fogel has a PhD in Human sexuality, is a certified Yoetzet Halakha and veteran kallah teacher.
Dr. Dan Jacobson
Hatan Teacher Training Course Coordinator
Dr. Dan Jacobson is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Jerusalem and Gush Etzion.
Jodi Wachpress
Coordinator of Intimacy and Halakha Courses
Jodi Wachspress is a sex therapist and runs a private practice in Modiin.
Esti Sacher
Hebrew Kallah Teacher Course Facilitator/Halakha
Esti Sacher is certified in halakhic counseling and has opened a midrash for women in Sydney, Australia. She works as a bridal course instructor for The Eden Center.
Hila Kedar
Hebrew Mikveh Attendant Programs/Halakha
Hila Kedar teaches the halakhic side of Mercaz Eden’s Hebrew online courses for kallah teachers and mikveh attendants. She is a Yoetzet Halacha through Nishmat, and as a Meshivat Halacha through Matan.
Course Facilitators
Lizzie Rubin
Course Facilitator, Mikveh Attendant Training Program
Lizzie Rubin is an individual, couples and sex therapist with special training in abuse, postpartum depression, pre-weds and newlyweds.
Dr. Hagit Rodrigues Garcia
Mikveh Attendant Program Coordinator, Golan
Hagit Rodrigues Garcia has a Ph.D. in Social Work and is an intimacy and sexual health counselor.
Devorah Mittleman
Devorah Mittlemen works at as a facilitator for balaniot and is currently facilitating the continuing education series for balaniot in Ashkelon.
Sarah Bernstein
Rebbetzin Sarah Bernstein is a Life Coach and Kallah Teacher, who focuses on supporting women’s sexual health. She lives in Israel and partners with The Eden Center on various projects and courses.
Sapir Ben Dayan
Sapir Ben Dayan is a social worker, therapist, healthy sexuality facilitator, and bride guide. She graduated from The Eden Center’s Balanit course and guides the third course in the field.