About

For almost two decades, Rabbi Raphael Leban’s warmth, wit and wisdom have made him a beloved teacher of Torah with a devoted following of students from across the Denver community. Originally from Virginia, Rabbi Leban learned Torah at the Mir Yeshiva in Israel and received Rabbinic Ordination from Rabbi Z.N. Goldberg of the Jerusalem Beis Din. He is the author of Torah Today, a popular series of comments on the weekly parsha (portion). As managing director of The Jewish Experience, Rabbi Leban develops outreach and community programs, and co-shleps the organization to greatness along with Rabbi Ahron Wasserman. Allegedly one of the world’s most extreme skiing rabbis, Rabbi Leban now prefers the quiet life with his wife Ita and their three children, perfecting his cholent recipe in the relative safety of their home. Right around dawn you can find him teaching the daily Daf Yomi Talmud class at Merkaz Torah.

Rabbi Chaim Feld is the Director of Aish HaTorah of Cleveland, which is a Jewish educational organization.  He was the Co-Founder of WordsCan Heal.org, an organization devoted to help spread ethical speech and co author of the Words Can Heal Handbook.  He will be launching a new initiative called Clean Speech in Cleveland in November.  He has been teaching about ethical speech for over thirty years.

As one with a charmed touch for empowering people, driving fundraising initiatives, and executing major organizational transformations, executives are quick to recognize the signature “pixie dust” left in Susan’s wake. Although it’s been many years, millions of donor dollars, and several executive leadership roles since those early days, her experience has emphasized the importance of the key she discovered early on— it is the magic of relationships that unlocks the connection between passion and action. This crucial discovery continues to serve as a foundational element guiding the journeys of organizational transformation she leads today.

Wendy Greenwald, founder and President of The SolutionPR, has built and run public relations operations for over 30 years. Wendy has served as Media Director for several successful local and national campaigns around the country.  Prior to forming her company, Wendy  served as Chief of Staff to Congressman Ron Wyden (D-OR), as well as his Director of Communications and Media.  Wendy worked as Director of Communications for National Strategies, Inc., a D.C.-based political consulting and lobbying firm. There she supervised and developed national media strategies for clients. Throughout her career, Wendy has created solid relationships with the business, trade, and consumer press – relationships based on her reputation for sound news judgment and a proven track record of bringing only the most newsworthy events, issues, and companies to editors’ and reporters’ attention.

Deb Flomberg is a Colorado native and is proud to be a part of The Jewish Experien and Clean Speech. She has been marketing in the non-profit sector for more than 15 years with a focus on design, video production and social media. In her spare time, Deb enjoys supporting local artists, live theatre and music and volunteers for several nonprofit organizations.