NECHEMIA

Rabbi Nechemia Gurevitz was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, home to the famed Lubavitcher Rebbe and Central Chabad Headquarters. From a young age, Nechemia was instilled with a love for Torah and Mitzvot and imbued with a sense of mission and purpose to share his love for Judaism with fellow Jews.  

Nechemia studied at Yeshivot in Brooklyn, Staten Island, and France. Upon completion of his studies, he was ordained at the Central Chabad Yeshiva in Brooklyn.

During his years as a rabbinic student, Rabbi Nechemia gained first-hand experience leading Holiday programs, directing events, and teaching Torah classes. Rabbi Nechemia has volunteered at many Chabad centers, including Nashville, Nice (France), Stockholm (Sweden), and Chernihiv (Ukraine).

SHAINA

Mrs. Shaina Gurevitz was born and raised as a Chabad emissary in Atlanta, Georgia. Her parents, Rabbi Yossi and Esther Lerman are directors of Chabad of Gwinnett, Georgia. Shaina was homeschooled until 7th grade and then traveled to Brooklyn, New York to attend Bnot Menachem High School. After graduating, Shaina spent a year doing advanced studies in Safed, Israel.  She graduated a year later with a teacher’s degree from Beth Rivka Division of Higher Learning.

Growing up in Atlanta, offered Shaina the opportunity to be involved in many Chabad programs and activities. Shaina has extensive experience with youth and adult programming. With her leadership and creativity, she has developed and coordinated a host of innovative community holiday programs and youth clubs activities.

Shaina has taught Hebrew School in Georgia, and directed Camp Gan Israel for many summers.

In February of 2022, Nechemia and Shaina (and there daughter Mushka) moved to Gainesville to bring their hopes and aspirations for enhancing Jewish life in Hall County and its neighboring areas. Rabbi Nechemia & Shaina are passionate about Judaism and excited to work with YOU bringing the love and joy of Judaism to your hearts and family.

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