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Rabbi and Rebbetzin Ozhekh

               Rabbi Shmuel Ozhekh
               rabbio@ohrsom.co.za


Rabbi Shmuel Ozhekh is known for his ability to reveal depth and accessibility in Judaism to individuals from all walks of life. His warm, charismatic, and genuine approach leaves him sought after by many.

He carries rabbinic ordination from a range of sources including The Chief Rabbinate of Israel, Rabbi Yizhak Berkovits, Rabbi Zalman Nechemia, Rabbi Yizhak Kaufman and Rabbi Akiva Dershowitz.

Rabbi Ozhekh has also completed a Bachelor of Education from Charles Stuart University and a Bachelor of Design from the University of NSW and is a graduate of the prestigious Ner Leelef community leadership and education training program and the JME International program for Jewish marriage education, counseling and family purity.

His involvement in the Jewish community spans from Rabbi of the Rejewvinate outreach movement in Australia, pioneering the Sydney Night Kollel, teaching for the NSW Board of Jewish Education and Moriah College, coordinator of Kesher outreach program, lead councilor for the Slezinger Institute for medical ethics, and scholar in residence for Maroubra Synagogue.

From the shores of Sydney to the shores of Cape Town, Rabbi Ozhekh and his family have now settled in Seapoint to continue to grow together and reach new heights with the Cape Town community.

              Rebbetzin Sara Ozhekh
           saraozhekh@ohrsom.co.za


Rebbetzin Sara Ozhekh is best known for her non-judgmental, authentic and intuitive approach. She has worked extensively in the Jewish community, planning events, lecturing and working with at risk teenagers and young adults. Rebbetzin Sara is a qualified Jewish Marriage Education counselor and has had experience in tutoring and facilitating conversions, she has a degree in psychology and is aspiring to complete her qualification as a clinical psychologist.

Tue, 19 March 2024 9 Adar II 5784