Shavuos 2025 - Gateways

SPEAKERS

Rabbi Dovid Greenblatt

Speaker

Rabbi Dovid Greenblatt comes from a heritage of illustrious Rabbis. He is an exciting teacher who has taught for many organizations. Besides being an active teacher for over thirty years, he has founded and administrates several large charity funds and organizations. Professionally, he is an accomplished internet executive who is an expert in VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) and author of “Call Heard ‘Round the World.” Rabbi Greenblatt is a founding member of the Gateways Organization.

Mrs. Debbie Greenblatt

Speaker

Mrs. Debbie Greenblatt is a Senior Lecturer for Gateways and has been involved in teaching and counseling Jewish women for more than twenty-five years. Her insightful and powerful presentations on topics such as practical applications of Jewish philosophy and personal relationships has touched the minds and hearts of all those who attend her classes. Mrs. Greenblatt lectures frequently within the Metropolitan area and across the country.

Rabbi Paysach Krohn

Speaker

Rabbi Paysach J. Krohn is an Orthodox Jewish rabbi, mohel, author, and lecturer on topics related to ethics and spiritual growth. He is the author of the bestselling “Maggid” series of books for ArtScroll, inspired by the stories of Rabbi Sholom Schwadron.

Rabbi Daniel Mechanic

Speaker

Rabbi Daniel Mechanic, founder and director of Project Chazon, is a dynamic and sought after speaker for adults and teens alike. His inspiring Shiurim address the issue of winning people’s hearts and minds to the truth and beauty of Yiddishkeit. His presentations about family life, parenting, chinuch, and contemporary issues have challenged and inspired tens of thousands of people. He has been a guest lecturer at many Conventions and Dinners throughout North America and has served as a scholar-in-residence at Shuls and Yom Tov programs throughout the country.

Additionally, Rabbi Mechanic is a world-renowned lecturer on topics related to Kiruv Rechokim. Trained by Rabbi Noach Weinberg at Aish HaTorah, he became the Director of Discovery, where he presented hundreds of seminars and inspired thousands of unaffiliated and secular Jews. He is also recognized throughout the world as an authority on the “at-risk” teen phenomenon. Through Project Chazon, he presents comprehensive Hashkafah seminars to teenagers and their teachers throughout the United States, Canada, and England. His fascinating and unique Shiurim are presented in over 400 high schools, and have strengthened and inspired over 300,000 Yeshiva and Bais Yaakov students. Rabbi Mechanic also provides individual counseling and mentoring to hundreds of young men and women.

Mr. Harry Rothenberg, Esq.

Speaker

Harry Rothenberg, Esq., a partner at The Rothenberg Law Firm LLP and magna cum laude graduate of Harvard Law School, is best known for his successes in the courtroom on behalf of victims of catastrophic injury. His firm is one of the leading personal injury law firms in the United States. Harry is equally passionate about speaking on Jewish topics. A sought-after lecturer for his crowd-pleasing talks, his favorite project is this popular weekly video blog about Jewish holidays and the Torah portion of the week.

Rabbi Mordechai Suchard

Program Director and Speaker

Rabbi Mordechai Suchard is the son of a prestigious Rav and former Dayan on the Johannesburg Beis Din, Rabbi Suchard is the Founder and Director of Gateways. He studied in Telz, Cleveland and Ponevezh, Bnei Brak. For the past 24 years, he has devoted his time to building Gateways into a premier education powerhouse that engages collegiates, young adults, families, singles and Russian immigrants in the United States and abroad to nurture and sustain Jewish identity, strengthen their connection to Israel and make informed decisions about their Jewish future.

Rabbi Akiva Tatz

Speaker

RABBI AKIVA TATZ is a South African born physician, author and lecturer. Rabbi Tatz spent a number of years concurrently practicing medicine and engaging in Talmudic study in Israel. His books on Jewish thought and philosophy include: “Anatomy of a Search,” “Living Inspired,” “Worldmask,” “The Thinking Jewish Teenager’s Guide to Life,” “Letters to a Buddhist Jew” and “Will, Freedom & Destiny.” Rabbi Dr. Tatz’s Jerusalem Medical Ethics Forum teaches and promotes knowledge of Jewish medical ethics internationally, and he has recently written a textbook in this field. He currently teaches at the Jewish Learning Exchange in London and internationally.

Mrs. Slovie Jungreis-Wolff

Program Director and Speaker

Noted teacher, author, and relationships and parenting lecturer, Mrs. Jungreis-Wolff is the leader of Hineni Couples and daughter of Rebbetzen Esther Jungreis A’H. She is the author of the parenting handbook, “Raising A Child With Soul.” She gives weekly classes and has lectured throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Panama, and South Africa.

SINGING AND RUACH

Shmuly Schneider and Choir

Entertainment

Shmuly Schneider is a talented singer known for his heartfelt and uplifting music. His rich, warm voice and genuine flavor evoke a heimish sound reminiscent of legendary artists like MBD and Avraham Fried. Shmuly’s songs strike a perfect balance between hartzig (heartfelt) melodies and contemporary energy, making them a favorite among Jewish music enthusiasts

GOURMET CUISINE

PROGRAM FEATURES

HOTEL

Entire Hotel Exclusive to Gateways

LEARNING

All-Night Learning

DAF YOMI

Each day of the program

SHIURIM

Shiurim b’Iyun

BEIS MEDRASH

Open All The Time

DAY CAMP

For Children

KIDDUSH

Lavish Kiddushim

MEALS

Gourmet Meals

BABYSITTING

Available Every Night

SHIDDUCHIM

Aaron Leshinsky

Shadchan

Originally from Lakewood, Aaron Leshinksy lived in Israel in the early years of his marriage where he successfully made many shidduchim. Aaron now lives in Lakewood with his wife and kids, where he has established himself as a leading, sought after shadchan. He is a caring personable shadchan with countless successful shidduchim to date. We are delighted to have him as part of the Gateways Connections Team.

Fayge Rudman

Shadchanit

Mrs. Fayge Rudman has over 20 years’ experience working in shidduchim and has been a full-time Gateways shadchan for the last ten years. She focuses on singles in their mid-twenties and up, as well as second time singles. Fayge runs events that bring together hundreds of singles from throughout the United States and Canada. She has written for Binah, Ami and the Jewish Press, has been featured in Jewish Action and Inyan and she has appeared in ‘Match and Marry’, a documentary about today’s shidduch world. Known for her sensitivity, warmth and intuition, Fayge lives with her family in Monsey, NY.