ROOTED IN TORAH. DRIVEN BY CHESED. BUILDING FUTURES.

The people behind the mission

Led with care.
United by purpose.

Educators, community builders, and dedicated professionals carrying forward a legacy of chesed.

Mrs. Sara Yoheved RiglerAdvisor

Mrs. Sara Yoheved Rigler

Acclaimed author and international lecturer on Jewish spirituality. Her bestselling biography Holy Woman tells the story of Rebbetzin Chaya Sara Kramer, whose legacy inspired Yam HaChesed. She advises the organization’s work supporting Jewish girls in Israel.

Rebbetzin Batya Barg z”lOur founder

Rebbetzin Batya Barg z”l

A courageous educator who taught Torah under Soviet rule and later devoted her life to girls facing hardship in Jerusalem. Her compassion, strength, and faith remain at the heart of our work.

Mrs. Esther Ben HaimPrincipal of Netiv Batya

Mrs. Esther Ben Haim

R’ Abie Ben HaimCEO

R’ Abie Ben Haim

Mrs. Tehilla SebbagDirector of American Friends of Yam Hachesed

Mrs. Tehilla Sebbag

CFO

Mrs. Chaya Harel

Director of Operations

Mrs. Shira Ohana

Director of Hachnasat Kalla

Mrs. Shulamit Hadad

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