Rebbetzin Chana Bracha Siegelbaum, a native of Denmark, is founder and director of Midreshet B’erot Bat Ayin: Holistic Torah for Women on the Land. She holds a Bachelor of Education in Bible and Jewish Philosophy from Michlala Jerusalem College for Women, and a Masters of Art in Jewish History from Touro College. Rebbetzin Chana Bracha creates curricula emphasizing women’s spiritual empowerment through traditional Torah values. In 2010 she published her first book, Women at the Crossroads: A Woman’s Perspective on the Weekly Torah Portion. Her second book Ruth: Gleaning the Fallen Sparks was published in 2012, and her third book The Seven Fruits of the Land of Israel with their Mystical & Medicinal Properties was published by Menorah Books in 2014. In addition, the Rebbetzin practices EmunaHealing as a gifted spiritual healer through Emunah, tefilah and energy work. Chana Bracha has a married son and several granddaughters, and lives with her husband and younger son on the land of the Judean hills, Israel.

Teaching Topics

Spiritual Insights into the Month of Adar

What is the Torah’s view on Astrology?  Is there such a thing as a “lucky month” according to the Torah?  What is the meaning of the name “Adar”?

Based on Sefer Yetzira, Rabbi Tzaddok Hakohen and B’nai Yissaschar this presentation includes selected texts and discussions on the constellation of Pisces, the Month of Adar, its Hebrew letter, tribe, sense and organ. The learning will highlight sources that tap into accessing the energy of the month and its potential for spiritual growth.

This class will be given in: Greenacres, FL | Tuscon, AZ | Washington Heights, NY | Long Island, NY

Women, Fruit and Redemption

Highlighting the Connection between the Seven Female Prophets, the Sefirot and the Holy Species of Israel

This textual integrative study is based on Rebbetzin Chana Bracha’s newly released book The Seven Fruits of the Land with their Mystical & Medicinal Properties (from the The Wholesome Spirited Cookbook Nutrition & Health Series with Torah Teachings and Recipes)

Learn about the redemptive powers of the seven prophetesses in the Torah and their spiritual correspondence to the native species of the Land of Israel. Glean inspiration from these holy prophetesses to access your own personal abilities contributing to the process of the imminent redemption.

This class will be given in: Toronto | Scottsdale, AZ | Baltimore, MD | Five Towns, NY

Kabbalistic Insights into Women’s Hair Covering

In this shiur we will uncover underlying mystical reasons for traditional hair covering for married women and shed light on the following questions: Is married women’s hair-covering more than a symbol that she is no longer available? What does hair in general and a married woman’s hair in particular hair represent? and what are some underlying mystical reasons for the halachic directive to keep it covered? Are there any energetic difference between a single and married woman that warrant the latter to cover her hair? What are the spiritual benefits of hair covering for married women? A comprehensive source sheet in Hebrew/English accompanies the textual study integrating, Bible texts, Midrash, Chassidism Kabbalah.

This class will be given in: Montreal | Los Angeles | Queens, NY | Englewood, NJ

Spiritual Healing from the Torah (EmunaHealing)

The Healing Power of the Shema Yisrael שמע ישראל

The Shema Yisrael Prayer is a verbal mikvah, pouring into every level of our souls and aligning us to the truth of Hashem’s Oneness, purifying doubt and the temptation to believe that there is anything in the world that is separate from Hashem. In this learning session we will delve into mystical Torah texts on the roots and deeper meaning of the Shema Yisrael prayer, and get a glimpse of why the Shema Yisrael Prayer is like a seed that contains the entire Torah, an alchemical formula directly to G-d. The workshop includes guided meditations and Spiritual Healing techniques such as spiritual energy balls, and how to access the power of the Shema Yisrael Prayer to nullify negative energy and entering Hashem’s light into a space.

This class will be given in: Toronto | Kendall, FL | Tucson, AZ | Los Angeles | Silver Spring, MD | The Berkshires

Esther, the Moon and Me

The Rise of Feminine Consciousness

In our time at the verge of the redemption, the role of womanhood is in transition both within the family and in the world. The Scroll of Esther taking place in the transition period between the first two Temples sheds light on the rise of Feminine Consciousness and provides a powerful role-model for true Jewish feminism within the parameters of Halacha. By tuning into Esther reflection of the various phases of the moon, we will gain a deeper understanding of Jewish women’s role in the evolving process of redemption.

This class will be given in: Boca Raton, FL | Monsey, NY

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