The teachers who make up the MerkosWomen staff are experts in their subject areas. MerkosWomen’s tradition of outstanding, creative and inspiring teachers was established by its founder to ensure the classes are given over in the best way possible. With years of experience behind them, each teacher has a world to offer. The teachers offer high-energy, inspirational shiurim that produce serious learning with a strong emphasis on practical application. The teachers are warm and approachable and MerkosWomen ensures the students are constantly guided in their learning.

Executive Staff
Nicole Kornhauser
Director
Mrs Kornhauser began this program under the guidance of Reb Arel Serebryanski in 1996. While juggling family commitments and teaching part time, Mrs Konhauser is also committed to the students' welfare, and passionate about nurturing the personal growth of each girl attending.
Rabbi Yehuda Hoch
Dean
Rabbi Hoch has a unique ability to bring lofty concepts down into relatable everyday practice and living. Over the years he has provided countless women with a solid Torah education enabling them to establish fine Jewish homes.

Staff

Mrs Rochel Pinczowe
GENERAL MANAGER AND CHIEF COORDINATOR
Mrs Rochel Pinczower runs the Merkos office. As a former Occupational Therapist, she is committed to providing an environment in which the students can flourish and reach their full potential. Mrs Pinczower organizes the paperwork, food, accommodation, studies, maintenance and more. She is delighted to assist with your enquiries.
Talia Chaya Bloom
​ROSH CHODESH COORDINATOR 
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Educators

Kalman Rubin
TEACHER
Working as a psychologist since 1978 in both the USA and in Australia, Kalman has worked with countless adults and children in the areas of Family law and Mediation. He has a passion for helping people to uncover their essence and in doing so to assist in their process of healing and self improvement.
Rabbi Ari Schachter
TEACHER
Passionate about Torah Rabbi Schachter has always been keen to learn about why we do what we do.  In his professional life as a builder, he understands that construction begins with a strong foundation - and he certainly believes the same is true with Judaism.
Rabby Yaakov Glassman
TEACHER
Rabbi Yaakov Glasman received his Rabbinical Ordination in 2002 from the Rabbinical College of America and went on to complete his Master’s Degree in Hebrew Letters in 2003. He served as the spiritual leader of the North Eastern Jewish Centre for six years and in 2011 was appointed Senior Rabbi of the St Kilda Hebrew Congregation.
Bracha Kantor
Teacher
Mrs Kantor is a devoted wife, mother and teacher who delights in inspiring her students in their Judaism and in practical areas of life.
Miriam Abenaim
TEACHER
Mrs Abenaim is a busy wife, educator and mother of a lively crew. Mrs Abenaim has always had a passion for teaching Torah, instilling Jewish values and sharing an inspirational and meaningful Torah thought.