Finding Peace Within
Rabbi Dr. Haviva Ner-David is a rabbi, writer, and activist, as well as spiritual companion, mikveh specialist, and rabbinic founder of Shmaya: A Mikveh for Mind, Body, and Soul, on Kibbutz HannatonShe was ordained privately in 2010 by Rabbi Aryeh Strikovsky, an Orthodox rabbi in Jerusalem, and then again in 2016 at One Spirit Interfaith Seminary in NYC, where she studied in both the ministry and spiritual direction programs. Haviva is also trained in Dream Work, Nature Soul Retrieval Work, and Thanatology (the study of death and dying). Calling herself a post-denominational inter-spiritual rabbi, her specialty is in mikveh and spiritual direction–often, but not always, combining the two. Haviva is the author of two novels and three memoirs, and the only children’s book about mikveh; she is now working on a fourth memoir about her experiences as a peace and shared society activist in Israel-Palestine since October 7th. Haviva is the founding rabbinic director of Shmaya: a Mikveh for Mind, Body, and Soul – the only mikveh in Israel open to all to immerse as they choose – where she officiates and creates full body immersion ceremonies, teaches, and facilitates workshops. Her main current activist affiliations are with Standing Together, Rabbis for Human Rights, and Spirit of the Galilee. Haviva was born with a degenerative genetic muscular disease that has been both the biggest challenge and blessing of her life, and she and her life partner, Jacob, are the parents of seven children (six biological and one adopted) and have a dog and a cat. She lives in the Galilee, on Kibbutz Hannaton.
Rabbi Dr. Jenny Solomon currently serves as a rabbi at Beth Meyer Synagogue as well as the founding director of Libi Eir Awakened Heart Community Mikveh in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she compassionately inspires her congregants as they navigate their Jewish journeys. She also serves as the Spiritual Director for the Hartman Beit Midrash for a New North American Rabbinate. Rabbi Solomon received her undergraduate degree from Brown University, was ordained from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, and completed a doctorate in counseling from the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health in New York City. She is a proud member of the board of directors of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality (IJS) from which she received certification as a teacher of Jewish Mindfulness Meditation. She has spent extensive time studying in Israel and was awarded a Wexner Fellowship. The proud mother of Meirav, Adi and Natan, Rabbi Solomon also loves to run, practice yoga, and ride her Peloton bike! 
Carly Coons has a passion for integrating mental wellness and Judaism into communities with intention. She is the Director of Programming and Resiliency Roundtable at BeWell of the Jewish Federations of North America. Carly has found her home in the Jewish community, having worked in synagogue life, youth programming, and Jewish overnight camping throughout her career. Carly’s work is enriched by her education as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Jewish educator, Youth and Teen Mental Health First Aid instructor, and naloxone administration instructor. Carly lives in Denver, where she’s recharged and inspired by exploring the mountains and live music in Colorado’s beautiful outdoor venues.
Staff Sergeant (Res.) Rachel Landress, Lone Soldier, originally from the United States, served as a combat sniper in a co-ed unit along Israel’s southern borders, completing over two years of active duty in the Israel Defense Forces. As a lone soldier, she distinguished herself through operational excellence and leadership under pressure, earning the prestigious President’s Excellence Award in 2024 and a team Medal of Honor for her role in Operation Iron Swords. Ms. Landress is a graduate of Norwich University, the oldest private military college in the United States, and a former resident of Kibbutz Urim in southern Israel. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Counterterrorism and Intelligence at Reichman University, where she focuses on the intersection of national security, intelligence strategy, and conflict resolution. Drawing on her unique military background, academics, research, and cross-cultural experience, Ms. Landress offers informed and thoughtful insight into the complexities of regional security and peace-building. Her work highlights the evolving role of women in combat and national defense, and underscores the importance of inclusive, collaborative leadership in fostering long-term stability and addressing today’s most pressing security challenges.
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Other two sessions coming up:
Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET
Session Two: Making Peace With Others
עושה שלום, עזור לנו להשכין שלום בינינו לבין אחרים
Oseh shalom, azor lanu lehashkin shalom beyneynu l’veyn acherim
Maker of Peace, help us to make peace between ourselves and others
Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET
Session Three: Making Peace in Our World
עושה שלום, עזור לנו להביא שלום לעולם
Oseh shalom, azor lanu le’havi shalom l’olam
Maker of Peace, help us to bring peace to the world.
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