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
Talia Hindin, PhD
Talia is a licensed clinical psychologist. She received her doctorate from Yeshiva University’s Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. Upon completing her training, Talia has worked in a variety of settings including clinical, day treatment and schools. She is currently the School Psychologist at a Yeshiva Day School in New Jersey. In addition, Talia maintains a private practice, teaches kallah classes and is honored to serve as the coordinator of Yesh Tikva’s Fertility Friends Program.
Deborah (Dubby) Rosner, LAC, PMH-C
Dubby Rosner is part of the Yesh Tikva mental health team. She specializes in maternal mental health and wellness. She provides counseling to clients who are struggling with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, perinatal loss, infertility, and to those who may have experienced a traumatic birth. Additionally, she has training from Postpartum Support International, WSGB, Dr. Joan Cacciatore, and ARSM. Dubby moderates support groups for Postpartum Support International and is a PSI support coordinator for New Jersey. Dubby also works in a group private practice that provides telehealth services throughout New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Kenzi Locks, LCSW, HWC
Kenzi is the Director of Program and Educational Engagement at Yesh Tikva. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and her Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University. She completed postgraduate training in fertility counseling through The Center for Reproductive Mental Health and her health and wellness coach certificate from the Integrative Women’s Health Institute. Throughout her career, Kenzi has focused on raising awareness and supporting individuals facing life’s most significant challenges, particularly those experiencing infertility and those forming families through complex pathways. She is truly honored to be part of the Yesh Tikva team and to work alongside this beautiful community.
Jackie Louk
Jackie is a native to Southern California has worked for nonprofits for over 20 years. This journey began with her time overseas, which includes living and traveling in Israel and the Mediterranean region, as well as much of the United States. Her professional training and life experiences led her to pursue a career in the nonprofit arena where she was able to combine her love of nature, children, Israel and education. She began her career when she moved back to LA at the AntiDefamation League in their Educational Department focusing on antibias programing for preschool to High School children and educators, as well as Holocaust education, before becoming the Valley Director. For over six years Jackie held the position of Western Regional Director of Friends of Yemin Orde, raising over 1 million dollars annually. Most recently, she has continued this work through consulting, presenting, lecturing to businesses, schools and notforprofits as well as volunteering at her children’s school’s Development Team. Combining her fundraising expertise with her personal experience, Jackie is keenly aware that it just takes one person to make a difference and tries to each day. “I don’t speak because I have the power to speak; I speak because I don’t have the power to remain silent” – Rabbi A.Y. Kook
Gila Block
Gila is the Executive Director and Co-Founder Yesh Tikva. Three years into her personal fertility journey she founded Yesh Tikva with the help of four incredible and dedicated women. She received her BA in psychology from Yeshiva University Stern College for Women and an MA in Applied Behavioral Analysis from Columbia University. Prior to assuming the position of Executive Director of Yesh Tikva, she worked for 8 years as a behavior therapist and parent educator working with children on the Autism Spectrum.
