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 Simcha Tolwin has deep roots in Detroit. Although he was born in Jerusalem, his mother was born in Detroit, his grandfather was born and raised there, and he fondly remembers visiting his great-grandparents in the city as a child. In 2007, Rabbi Simcha and his wife, Estie, returned to Detroit with their six children to relaunch Aish Hatorah Detroit. Since then, the organization has grown significantly, offering more than 400 programs annually and engaging over 2,000 individuals each year as they explore and strengthen their Jewish identity. Today, Rabbi Simcha and Estie are the proud parents of six children, four of whom are married and grandparents to eight grandchildren.

Brittany Feldman is a nonprofit professional with over a decade of experience driving community impact through program development, strategic partnerships, and operations. She has led national and local initiatives at organizations including OneTable, Repair the World, and Adamah, managing large-scale programs, budgets, and cross-functional projects while cultivating strong relationships across communities and organizations. Brittany is passionate about building meaningful connections, strengthening partnerships, and creating opportunities for community engagement, and she is excited to bring that experience to her role with Clean Speech Detroit.

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.

Deb Flomberg-Rollins is a Colorado native and Marketing Director at The Jewish Experience. She has spent more than 15 years helping nonprofit organizations tell meaningful stories through creative marketing, design, video, and social media. Outside of work, Deb is passionate about supporting local artists, live theater, live music, and giving back to her community through volunteer service.