RABBI YITZCHOK & ZEESY RASKIN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Rabbi Yitzchok Raskin, originally from Casablanca, Morocco, has lived in Burlington, Vermont with his family for the past 30 years where he is the Director of Chabad of Vermont. A relatable and engaging speaker, he has captivated audiences of all backgrounds and ages. His ability to explain deep and intricate concepts in an understandable manner makes him a sought out educator.
Rabbi Raskin has been a guest lecturer at the University of Vermont, the International Conference of Lubavitch Emissaries and has spoken throughout the Unites States, France, Morocco and Israel. For the past five years he has been teaching the popular JLI (Jewish Learning Institute) courses on an array of topics including Jewish ethics, Jewish mysticism and philosophy, Jewish history and culture and Jewish belief and practice. JLI's courses are accredited for continuing legal and medical education and all courses offer CEU credits.
RABBI ELIYAHU & DRAIZY JUNIK
PROGRAM DIRECTORS
Rabbi Eliyahu Junik grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He spent four years studying in Israel, before returning to Brooklyn for rabbinical school. Eliyahu has since spent six years in Vermont and has developed a deep love for Burlington. He appreciates the pace of life here, and all of the wonderful opportunities Burlington provides. When he is not teaching, he can be found baking challah and spending time with his family.
Draizy Junik grew up in Burlington. She studied in Brooklyn and Israel before moving back to Vermont to develop programming for the Jewish community. Draizy loves spending time with her family, going on adventures and experiencing the world. She believes that there is something to learn every moment, everywhere. She is incredibly excited that her long time dream of creating a Jewish elementary school in Burlington has become a reality!
CALLIE GINTER
COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING SPECIALIST
