Rabbi Edward Reichman, MD

Edward Reichman is a Professor of Emergency Medicine and Professor in the Division of Education and Bioethics in the Department of Epidemiology and Population Health at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He received his B.A. from Yeshiva University; M.D. from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine; and Rabbinic Ordination from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary. In addition to his full-time clinical practice in Emergency Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center, Rabbi Dr. Reichman lectures internationally on Jewish Medical ethics. He has edited numerous books and penned many book chapters and journal articles on Jewish medical ethics and Jewish medical history. His book The Anatomy of Jewish Law will be released in early 2022. Dr. Reichman teaches Jewish medical ethics in the Einstein Bioethics Masters Program, offers electives in Jewish medical ethics to the medical students, and serves as a mentor to the Medical Ethics Society at Yeshiva University.​​​

Stephen Savitsky

Stephen Savitsky was both the former President and Chairman of the Orthodox Union.  He was a member of the Board of Governors of the Jewish Agency, a board member of Mesorah Heritage Foundation, and founder and President of the Kew Gardens Hills Eruv which led the movement for Eruvim across America. He was the Chairman of Mesivta Ohr Torah, and President of Congregation Anshei Chesed in Hewlett. He currently is President of the Bnai Zion Foundation, Chairman of Partners in Torah, on the executive committee of the Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations and President of the Vaad Hakashrus of the Five Towns and Far Rockaway.  He has traveled the world speaking and representing the Jewish community on many occasions.  Mr. Savitsky has been in the Health Care industry for many years and has been CEO and founder of several public traded companies. His new book Kan Tzipor inspiring stories on seizing magic moments of opportunity to do chesed published by Feldheim Press was a best seller this year and received wonderful reviews from the press. He lives in Woodmere NY with his wife Genie and has been blessed with a large family of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Rabbi Gedaliah Jaffe

Rabbi Gedaliah Jaffe serves as the Rav of Congregation Ahavas Yisrael in Edison and as a Judaic studies teacher in both Yeshivat Frisch in Paramus and Naaleh High School for Girls in Fair Lawn. In these forums he is able to pursue his passion of teaching Chassidus, Halacha, Tanach and Gemara to adults and high school students. In his leisure time, he enjoys playing guitar and chess and reading biographies of Tzaddikim. Many of his shiurim are available on YuTorah.org.

Rabbi Shmuel Reichman

Rabbi Shmuel Reichman is an author, educator, speaker, and coach who lectures internationally on topics of Torah thought, Jewish medical ethics, psychology, and leadership. He received his BA from Yeshiva University, Semikha from RIETS, a Masters degree in Jewish Education from Azrieli School of Jewish Education, and a Masters degree in Jewish Thought from Bernard Revel Graduate School. He spent a year studying at Harvard as an Ivy Plus Exchange Scholar and is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Chicago. He is the founder and CEO of Self-Mastery Academy, the transformative online self-development course based on the principles of Torah, high-performance psychology, and leadership. Rabbi Reichman also holds a coaching certification in positive psychology from Robbins-Madanes Training, having received training from Tony Robbins and Cloe Madanes, world leaders in positive psychology. His book, The Journey to Your Ultimate Self- Lech Lecha is being published by Mosaica Press.

Marla Rottenstreich

Marla Rottenstreich is an AFAA-certified Group Fitness Instructor, ACE-certified Personal Trainer, 500HR Yoga teacher, IIN-licensed Health coach, licensed Zumba instructor (3 formats), ACSM Teen/Adolescent Fitness Instructor as well as ACSM Senior Fitness provider, DONA-certified birth doula and prenatal fitness provider, and licensed Beachbody PIYO & Insanity instructor. She currently owns Mekor Fitness LLC, a Central NJ Women’s Fitness & Wellness company.

Dr. Lauren Maza

Dr. Lauren Maza, a resident of Highland Park, NJ, received her medical degree from SUNY, Syracuse. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at New England Deaconess Hospital in Boston, where she also served as clinical instructor in medicine at Harvard University Medical School. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a primary care physician at Woodbridge Medical Associates. Prior to medical school, Lauren pursued a PHD in Nutrition and Biochemistry at University of Chicago. Her interests include women’s health, preventive medicine and Yoga and she enjoys lecturing on these topics to help her patients and others develop the best habits to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Uri Davidi

Known as one of the most dynamic performers to have made their mark on the Jewish music scene over the last several years, Uri Davidi continues to wow audiences at weddings and concerts all over the world. A truly versatile singer whose unique ability to connect with his audience has made him one of the most in demand vocalists today, Uri’s trademark warmth and energy are evident every time he steps up to the microphone. From the emotional to the electric, Uri does it all, logging over 1,000 appearances since 2013.

Uri got his start singing chupahs at friends’ weddings, earning one job after another with his heartfelt performances and, in the process, finding himself with a career in music. His two hit albums and many singles have delighted listeners worldwide, bringing Uri’s music to an even wider audience. Born and bred in Los Angeles, Uri and his wife Rikki live in New Jersey and are the proud parents of five.

Avi Maza

Avi Maza, our Master of Ceremonies, grew up in NJ, and is a descendant of a rabbinical and cantorial family that spans ten generations. He is a graduate of Yeshiva University where he was the lead Tenor saxophonist in the university’s Jazz Ensemble and where he also attended the Belz School of Jewish Music where he studied Cantorial liturgy and style under the tutelage of the world-renowned Cantors, Macy Nulman and Bernard Beer. After college, Avi joined the famous Ruach Orchestra, where he performed alongside many well-known Israeli and Hassidic recording artists. Avi currently performs regularly at celebrations and community events as the leader of the Avi Maza Orchestra. He has also served for many years at various congregations as High Holiday Cantor and on Pesach programs as Cantor and entertainer. Avi and his wife Lauren reside in Highland Park, NJ with their 3 children, Seth, Liana, and Jessica.

Seth Maza

An accomplished pianist since the age of 3, Seth brings his exuberance and incredible talent to the bandstand and to all of the varied events he performs at on a regular basis including performing over many years at a variety of Pesach programs. His credits include finalist in the international Jewish Kids Got Talent competition, 2 time High School Battle of the Band Champion titles, composition and musical arrangement and performance of numerous original Jewish hit singles, including most recently Mordechai Shapiro’s hit release Ashira which was co-produced by Seth and in which he is featured throughout the release on keyboards and vocals. Seth’s high energy and tasteful playing, including his unique jazz style, is a great addition to any Simcha!