Rabbi Goldman
Rabbi AY Goldman founded the Helpline, alongside Shaya Halpern, in 2019 . Rabbi AY has been working with struggling teens and their families for over 18 years and to this day is instrumental in supporting families and victims of abuse all over the UK and further afield. Rabbi AY is considered an expert in the complex field of disengaged youth and is a sought after speaker around the world, lecturing parents of struggling children. Rabbi AY’s continued work is transforming the way the wider Jewish community responds to abuse, trauma and mental health.
Debbie gross
Debbie Gross is the founder and Director of Tahel – a women’s crisis centre in Israel. She has dedicated her life to caring, advocating for and supporting victims of abuse. Debbie is a pioneer in advancing education and awareness of abuse by giving lectures to teachers, professionals and Rabbonim worldwide, as well as in the Israeli Knesset. Debbie has helped communities around the world set up Helplines, including our HelpLine. She provides in depth training, and 1:1 support and supervision to the volunteers and HelpLine administration. Debbie continues to guide and advise the HelpLine team.
Shaya Halpern
Shaya Halpern founded the Helpline alongside Rabbi Goldman. Shaya has over 20 years of experience dealing with struggling teens- including those with suicidal ideation, substance abuse, and mental health problems. He uses his vast experience and knowledge of local and foreign residential treatment programmes to advise and support struggling teens and their families. Having his experience, vision and ongoing guidance is a key reason the HelpLine, HelpChat and HelpCentre are continuing to thrive.
