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Rabbi
Benjamin Hecht
Rabbi Hecht is the Founding Director of NISHMA, is recognized
throughout North America and Israel for his
study, insights and perspectives in the fields of
Torah law and ethics. He serves as the editor of
NISHMA's various publications and writes
prolifically on Jewish thought and its
interaction with the world political scene and
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His
work has been published internationally,
including in The Toronto Globe and Mail, The
Jewish Press and The Canadian Jewish News, and
the Rabbi has a regular monthly column in the
Jewish Tribune. He lectures extensively and is a
sought-after opinion leader, having been a guest
on Passages and other radio and television
programs. Rabbi Hecht is active in Nishma's
ongoing research and education projects and is
about to complete a new book on Jewish identity.
In addition to his rabbinical ordination, he
holds degrees in law, psychology and business. He
was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1982. Born in
Ottawa, Rabbi Hecht is joined in his work by his
wife Naomi, who also writes for various Nishma
publications and serves on the staff as an editor
and advisor. The Hechts have four children and
reside in Thornhill, Ontario.
Rabbi Hecht can be contacted for opinion and
media interviews on a range of subjects
pertaining to Judaism, Torah law and ethics, the
world Jewish community and the State and politics
of Israel. He is also available as a speaker,
lecturer and moderator. Rabbi Hecht provides
audiences with provocative and enlightening
messages in an entertaining and educational
manner.
Wayne Lacks
Mr. Lacks is NISHMA's U.S.Co-ordinator, received his B.A at
Johns Hopkins University with a concentration in
the Natural Sciences, and an M.S.W. from the
Adelphi School of Social Work. He has been a
clinical social work practitioner for over twenty
years working directly with individuals, families
and groups, and as an advocate. He is currently
pursuing his semicha at Rabbi Isaac Elchanan
Theological Seminary in NYC.
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