Mrs. Chavaleah Becher received her BA in Psychology and teaching certification at Bryn Mawr College, PA., graduating summa cum laude. She studied Judaics at the Teacher's Institute for Women at Stern College and Shalhevet Institute, Jerusalem.  She received her MA in education from Hebrew University, Jerusalem where she did research on reading development.  Mrs. Becher lectured at Touro College, Shearim College for Women and Maalot Institute in Jerusalem, and has taught in the USA, Australia, Israel, Canada and Russia. She currently teaches at Bais Yaakov High School of Passaic and lectures for Gateways and Neve/PTI Women's Education Program.

Rabbi Becher is a Senior Lecturer for Gateways and is originally from Australia. He lectured at Ohr Somayach College in Jerusalem for 15 years, served in the Israel Defense Forces and taught in training programs for Rabbis and educators. Rabbi Becher received his rabbinic ordination from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel and the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem. He has co-authored two books on Jewish law and has responded to thousands of legal, ethical and philosophical questions on the "Ask the Rabbi.org" website. His latest book, Gateway to Judaism, published by Artscroll-Mesorah Press, is now in its fifth printing.

Mrs. Greenblatt has been involved in teaching and counseling Jewish women for more than twenty-five years. Her insightful and powerful presentations on topics such as practical applications of Jewish philosophy and personal relationships has touched the minds and hearts of all those who attend her classes. Mrs. Greenblatt lectures frequently within the Metropolitan area and across the country.

Dr. Chaim Presby is a Senior lecturer for Gateways and a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff at Bell Laboratories for over 30 years, where he led Research and Development efforts in Photonic Applications. His specialty is Optical Fiber Technology and he holds over 200 patents and has published more than 180 papers in leading scientific journals. He held the position of Research Architect for the Terabeam Corporation and is a Fellow of the Optical Society of America. In addition to speaking for Gateway’s, Dr. Presby gives some seven Torah classes a week in his home town of Highland Park, N.J.

Chaya Reich is a captivating and passionate speaker whose presentations lead her audiences to tears one moment and laughter the next, all while learning much about themselves, their relationships and who they really are.  Chaya is a certified Jewish Marriage Educational counselor and is sought after as a speaker on relationships to audiences throughout America.  She divides her time between counseling, teaching and raising her family.

Rabbi Rietti is a Senior Lecturer for Gateways and is a descendant of the Sephardic leader the Ben Ish Chai and son of the famous British actor Robert Rietti. He received his rabbinical diploma from Gateshead Talmudical College, England, after which he helped establish the now flourishing Kollel in Gibraltar. With a master's in education, he has practiced for 24 years as an educational consultant to parents of gifted children and those with ADD.  He currently works in Brooklyn under Machon Daas Esevuna where he has partnered with Rabbi Meir Pogrow to train teachers using hands on chinuch methods steeped in Chazal based principles.  Rabbi Rietti has authored over twenty nine lecture albums on topics including inner growth, health, parenting and Jewish identity.

Rabbi Shippel is a Senior Lecturer for Gateways.  A native of South Africa, Rabbi Shippel is a graduate of Columbia University, NY and Ner Israel Rabbinical College, Baltimore. Rabbi Shippel holds a Masters degree in Judaic Studies.  After receiving his Rabbinical Ordination in Jerusalem, Rabbi Shippel founded a vibrant congregation, learning center and day school in Cape Town, South Africa. Rabbi Shippel has spoken in communities and on campuses throughout the world, where he shares his unique life experiences and practical advice for successfully integrating Ancient Traditions with 21st Century living.

Rabbi Suchard is the Founder and Director of Gateways and the son of a Rabbi and Judge on the prestigious Johannesburg Beth Din. He studied in the Talmudical Acadamies of Telshe, Cleveland and Ponevezh, Israel. He received Rabbinic Ordination from the Chief Rabbi and Head of the Beth Din of Jerusalem, Rabbi Kulitz obm.

Rabbi Yisroel Cherns is the Director of Special Projects for Gateways. With a professional background in both organizational development and administration, as well as corporate finance, Rabbi Cherns coordinates the Gateways Torah Campaign, as well as the Pillars of Gateways program. Additionally, Rabbi Cherns and his wife, Ahuva, coordinate the Gateways singles programming and are heavily involved in helping young adults in the establishment of their Jewish homes.

Mrs. Tammi Schwartz, originally from Pennsylvania, has worked in the Gateways Family Division for the past 4 years.  She manages the partnership with over 30  Jewish Education Organizations throughout the Tri-state area and schedules Gateways speakers  throughout the US and Canada. She also runs the Classic Gateways Seminars throughout the year.