Meet the Team

MORDECHAI (MAX) ROTHMAN M.A

Regional director overseeing both Toronto & Montreal Chai Lifeline Canada offices.

Interesting thing about you that most people do not know: I’m a Chaplain in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Hobby: Love cycling, swimming, running and reading.

Favourite quote: “Knowledge is power.” Francis Bacon

mrothman@chailifeline.org

TEDDY LUBIMZEV

Cultivates and implements programs and services that supports our mission.

Interesting thing about you that most people do not know: I’ve been teaching break-dancing for 15 years.

Hobby: Reading biographies, BBQ yummy food, history documentaries and dancing.

Favourite quote: “Who is wise? One who learns from everyman.” Ben Zoma, Ethics of the Fathers 4:1

tlubimzev@chailifeline.org

ORLY DAVIS

Director of office administration & fundraising events.

Interesting thing about you that most people do not know: I am ambidextrous.

Hobby: Snowboarding, hiking, travelling and eating.

Favourite quote: “…the most exciting, challenging and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself. And if you can find someone to love the you you love, well, that’s just fabulous.” Carrie Bradshaw

odavis@chailifeline.org

SYLVIA SCHWARZ

Admin assistance with clerical duties and assisting with family and fundraising events.

Interesting thing about you that most people do not know: Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela.

Hobby: Love to read, swim, camping, and arts & crafts.

Favourite quote: “Todos para uno y uno para todos.” Alejandro Dumas – The 3 Musketeers

cageneral@chailifeline.org

RAFI YABLONSKY

Cultivates and implements programs and services within the Toronto office, with an emphasis on fundraising.

Interesting thing about you that most people do not know: Born in Jerusalem, Israel.

Hobby: Playing guitar, hiking, camping, going to movies and reading

Favourite quote: “The Jews’ greatest contribution to history is dissatisfaction! We’re a nation born to be discontented. Whatever exists we believe can be changed for the better.” Shimon Peres

ryablonsky@chailifeline.org

MIRIAM LEIBOWITZ MHSC. RD

Recruitment and coaching for Team Lifeline Marathons.

Interesting thing about you that most people do not know: My favorite food is licorice.

Hobby: Playing piano, singing, running, swimming and relaxing on a beach with a good book.

Favourite quote: “V’im lo achshav eymatai” –  There’s no time like the present to get things done.” Hillel { a famous Rabbi in Babylonia and Jerusalem over 2,000 years ago}

mleibowitz@chailifeline.org

CRAIG FRIED, MHA

Lead fundraiser, developing and executing fundraising programs and initiatives
cfried@chailifeline.org

SONYA KAPLAN

Manages Toronto’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah Program and Digital Marketing and Fundraising Specialist.

Interesting thing about you that most people do not know: My entire family growing up were all born in a different country.

Hobby: Photography & DIY projects around the house. If it’s broken, I’ll attempt to fix it using YouTube.

Favourite quote: “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” Benjamin Franklin

skaplan@chailifeline.org

RIFKY BLAU MSW, RSW

Cultivates and develops strong relationships between client families and Chai Lifeline Canada.

Interesting thing about you that most people do not know: I speak 5 languages.

Hobby: Piano playing, swimming, crossfit, baking and scuba diving.

Favourite quote: “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi

rblau@chailifeline.org

JENNIFER GELBERGER M.S.W, R.S.W

Manage volunteer-driven hospital and home based support for both ill children and their families. Additionally, volunteer coordinators plan and implement volunteer programs and monthly recreational events for Chai Lifeline families.
jgelberger@chailifeline.org

NECHAMA MARKOVIC

Manage volunteer-driven hospital and home based support for both ill children and their families. Additionally, volunteer coordinators plan and implement volunteer programs and monthly recreational events for Chai Lifeline families.
nmarkovic@chailifeline.org

DINA BENAYON

Cultivates and develops strong relationships between client families and Chai Lifeline Canada
dbenayon@chailifeline.org

SARA BLUM

Cultivates and develops strong relationships between client families and Chai Lifeline Canada
sblum@chailifeline.org