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.
Meira Alon, LCPC, LAC, LADC
Meira is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Licensed Addiction Counselor who specializes in maternal mental health, infertility, perinatal mood disorders (including but not limited to depression, anxiety and OCD), trauma, birth trauma, childhood trauma and how this has affected your journey today. Meira is passionate about helping women and their families understand what it is that they are feeling, where it comes from and what is developmentally appropriate. She offers a safe place with no judgment to talk about your biggest scariest thoughts and fears. Meira earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and criminology at Ariel University in Israel, and her master’s degree at Argosy University in Minnesota. Meira draws from evidence-based practice, as well as being trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). Meira currently has a private practice in Montana.
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
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.
