About us

Rinat R. Green Psy.D.

Founder and Executive Director

Dr. Rinat R. Green is a licensed clinical psychologist in both the United States and Israel. She received her doctorate in psychology from Pace University and completed postdoctoral studies in forensic psychology at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, NY. Dr. Green is the mother of seven children, including children with dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities, and is also a doting grandmother. Her growing awareness that many capable children with language-based learning disabilities struggle in mainstream and special education systems drove her to establish Kol Koreh. She was determined to enable all children to succeed academically and in life. To that end, she combined her background in psychology with her experience as a mother to implement an evidence-based educational solution that addresses children’s challenges while recognizing their areas of strength. She is also a strong advocate for early detection, as early intervention harnesses the developing brain’s neuroplasticity, helping children build essential skills when the brain is most adaptable to intervention and before they experience years of frustration and failure.

Dr. Green made aliyah with her family in 2009. Shortly after arriving in Israel, she helped establish Magen, a child protection organization. Dr. Green lectures extensively on learning disabilities and child psychology, both in Israel and abroad, and spearheads Kol Koreh’s advocacy efforts in the Knesset, with nonprofit organizations, and with educational bodies at both the local and national levels. As part of her commitment to helping children with dyslexia and other learning disabilities worldwide, she authored Carmella the Famous Baker, an accessible children’s book designed for struggling readers, with a strong message of hope and resilience. The book is endorsed by leading experts in the field of dyslexia, including Dr. Sally Shaywitz, and is available internationally. It has also received very positive reviews. Dr. Green resides in Beit Shemesh with her husband and children.

Yael Wexler

Chairperson of the Board

Mrs. Yael Wexler grew up in Staten Island, NY. After spending two years in MMY, she attended Stern College and graduated with a BA in Psychology, and a BA in Judaic Studies. She made Aliya with her husband in 2000, and lived in Mevaseret Zion for ten years before moving to Ramat Beit Shemesh, where they have lived for the past fifteen years. She worked in MMY for sixteen years in informal education. She then received her MA in Art Therapy from Haifa University, and has been working as an art therapist for the Ministry of Education for the past five years. She currently works as an art therapist in Orot Banot and Ohr Moshe. She is the proud mother of six children, ranging in ages from 7-24 years old.

Dena Dobkin

Board Member

As Dena was researching alternative education options for one of her children, recently diagnosed with dyslexia, she discovered Kol Koreh. She was amazed at the scope of the organization’s offerings, and the crucial role it plays in the lives of families dealing with dyslexia. Dena quickly became active in Kol Koreh, and is honored to serve on its board. Dena works in the field of social media and online marketing. She made aliyah with her family in 2010, and lives in Ramat Beit Shemesh with her husband and three children.

Devora Druxman

Supervisor, Teacher and Educational Evaluator

Devorah made Aliyah with her husband in 2017, moving to Ramat Beit Shemesh, and beginning to work almost immediately for Kol Koreh. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and expertise. She has served as a special class and resource room instructor, educational evaluator, administrator, and staff adviser in highly acclaimed programs in the United States. She has delivered workshops and participated in seminars for prominent American Jewish educational organizations. Devorah’s credentials, at bachelor’s and master’s levels, are in the fields of elementary education, reading disabilities, and teaching the learning disabled population in the yeshiva classroom. She also acquired a diploma in early childhood from her seminary, BJJ, and numerous certifications in professional advancement programs throughout the years. A veteran special educator with over 40 years of experience, she serves Kol Koreh in several capacities. Devorah is our educational evaluator, and master teacher, as well as staff supervisor and instructional advisor. With all of the areas in which Devorah is involved, she emphasizes that nothing parallels the accomplishment she feels in teaching her precious students. She takes great joy in the daily challenge to use her creativity and know-how to solve the complex needs of her students and help them experience mastery and success in learning.

Lisa Schlussel

Reading Intervention Provider

Originally from the New York area, Lisa and her family made Aliya in 2010, and settled in Beit Shemesh. Lisa has a law degree from Cardozo School of Law. Lisa discovered Kol Koreh a few years ago, and saw an opportunity to become involved with a worthy educational organization making positive changes in the community, She received specialized training in successful methods to help students with dyslexia read and write with competence. She has been a skilled English reading intervention specialist at Kol Koreh since 2016. It has been immensely inspiring and gratifying to Lisa to watch her students’ reading, language and academic abilities develop. Her greatest reward is watching her students’ sense of excitement and amazement as they are finally able to open real books and read independently.

Nisa Wener

English Reading Intervention Specialist

Nisa Wener, originally from Toronto, has a bachelor’s degree (BA) in psychology along with a diploma in early childhood education. Nisa originally gained experience working for many years as a preschool teacher. She established and ran her own home-based preschool program. Nisa made Aliyah with her family in 2009, and lives in Ramat Beit Shemesh with her husband and 6 children. In 2016, after completing specialized training in English reading intervention, Nisa joined the Kol Koreh team, and has been helping dyslexic students of all ages to develop and improve their reading and writing skills. Nisa takes pleasure in watching her students master their skills, and become confident, avid readers.

Shira Gross

Teacher of Math & Kriah

Shira joined Kol Koreh soon after making Aliyah to Ramat Beit Shemesh with her husband in 2021. Shira has a Master’s Degree in Elementary and Special Education and worked in New Jersey in the capacity of Special Education teacher/Learning Specialist for children with learning differences in the areas of Language Arts, Math and Kriah for over ten years. Shira loves working with her students and tapping into their individual strengths and talents to help them develop self-confidence and experience success in their learning and beyond.

Elisha Tirosh

Board Member

Elisha has a degree in political science. A retired colonel following a long service in the Israeli Air Force where he held a variety of senior positions in the fields of management, command, and human resources. Since retiring from the Air Force, Elisha is involved in many community projects and various business functions. Elisha Volunteers at “Kol Koreh”- bringing with him extensive management experience and the “Sabra” culture.

Rabbi Moshe Chaim Katz

Specialized Limudei Kodesh Rebbi

Rabbi Moshe Chaim Katz, who lives in Ramat Beit Shemesh, has joined our Kol Koreh remedial intervention staff after years of successful experience as a specialist in remediating Hebrew (and Aramaic) reading and learning skills, primarily for Torah studies. He has hundreds of success stories, utilizing a creative and expert approach which incorporates proven methods. Rabbi Katz is a talented and sensitive mechanech, with an excellent perception about how different children learn. He is therefore able to build each student’s skills according to that child’s individual style and needs. Rabbi Moshe Chaim’s patient nature, combined with his pedagogical acumen, is instrumental in helping to develop his students’ self-confidence and motivation to learn.

Shira Schijveschuurder

Board Member

Shira Schijveschuurder has extensive experience working with a wide range of special needs children since she was 16, including both working in special needs institutions and mainstreaming. Shira has also worked with teenage girls at risk. Shira lives in Ramat Bet Shemesh, where she is fully occupied by her wonderful children!