Talya was born and raised in South Africa. After school she moved to Israel and studied in seminary. She spent five years working at various outreach organisations in Israel and the USA.

In 2005, after completing the Ner LeElef and  Jerusalem Kollel women’s programme, Talya, together with her husband, moved to Berlin, Germany. For ten years they were instrumental in rebuilding the fledgling Jewish community, supported by The Ronald S. Lauder Foundation, integrating students and families from the former Soviet Union into a vibrant Jewish life. 

Talya is currently our Community Rebbetzen at Mill Hill where she enjoys creating programmes for women and families, bringing the beauty and relevance of Jewish life to the bustling Mill Hill community. Talya is a qualified yoga teacher and an experienced kallah teacher.