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Who do you look after when you can't look after everyone? How does a leader react
when she's the one in need of help? What do you do if you feel pidgeonholed by your
education or career choices? Rebbetzen Yael Roodyn, much loved Rebbetzen of Finchley
Federation synagogue, gives us insights into caring for and inspiring her close-knit
community, bringing out the leadership in others and ensuring everyone feels part of the
family.
With a Master of Research in Computer Vision and Image Programming, Yael began her
professional life at KPMG Tel Aviv as a trainee actuary. She later taught in several
seminaries in Jerusalem and now, as well as being rebbetzen of her shul, handles Aish UK's
Campus Follow Up for women. Yael and her husband are blessed with eight children.
Our conversation reveals a deeply thought-through set of decisions which led Yael to where
she is today, the theme of which is finding the right balance of caring for others, bringing up
her family, and developing herself. Yael shares creative leadership guidance, self-care
principles and wisdom that can help us all feel more balanced, productive and fulfilled.
