Tamara spent over a decade at the Practising Law Institute, an educational nonprofit, where she designed and managed large-scale learning programs and ultimately led the program department. She has also worked as an executive coach, supporting individuals through transition and change. Throughout her career, her passion has always centered on people — helping them grow, connect, and find the resources they need. Tamara holds a J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and a B.A. in Psychology from Cornell University. She has long believed in the power of community and education to help people navigate life’s most difficult journeys — and in the importance of building awareness so that fewer people face those journeys alone. She is honored to carry that work forward at Yesh Tikva.
Staff
Sigi Ravet
Sigi is the Social Media Director at Yesh Tikva and an actress, content creator, writer, and educator. She has built high-performing digital platforms reaching over 20 million views by leading with authenticity and humor. Her work often centers on Jewish identity, including recognized performances in productions such as The Diary of Anne Frank and Bad Jews. She is committed to strengthening community through empathy, relatability, and — whenever appropriate — a well-timed joke.
Hannah Freeman
Hannah is a social work intern at Yesh Tikva. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at the University of Western Ontario where she gained a meaningful understanding of the mind-body connection. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in social work at the Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Hannah is deeply passionate about mental health awareness and advocacy and is committed to supporting individuals and couples navigating the emotional, relational, and psychological challenges associated with infertility. She is dedicated to fostering a compassionate, safe, and supportive space for everyone she works with.
Aydel Lebovics
Aydel is a social work intern at Yesh Tikva. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Mount Saint Vincent and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in social work at the Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Aydel is committed to supporting individuals and couples navigating infertility and to helping people feel seen and supported throughout their family-building journeys. She also values increasing infertility awareness and encouraging compassionate, informed conversations within Jewish communal spaces and beyond.
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Mount Saint Vincent
Adina Yunger, MSW
Adina is the Program and Educational Support Associate at Yesh Tikva. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the College of Mount Saint Vincent and her Master’s in Social Work from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work, where she also completed a certificate in Trauma-Informed Care. Adina is passionate about providing compassionate, supportive spaces for individuals and families navigating infertility and complex life challenges, and she is honored to support the Yesh Tikva community.
Rabbi Michael Bleicher, LCSW
Rabbi Michael Bleicher is the rabbi of the Elmora Hills Minyan in Union, NJ and an adjunct professor at Yeshiva University’s Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary where he helps the rabbanim of tomorrow learn more about themselves today. Rabbi Bleicher is also a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in Teaneck, NJ and the deputy director of behavioral health at Ezras Choilim Health Center in Kiryas Joel. He is passionate about supporting patients who are coping with anxiety, chronic illness, depression, grief, infertility and reproductive loss, and trauma. He has been a proud supporter of Yesh Tikva since its inception and is honored to participate in Infertility Awareness
