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divorce and custody proceedings. The program also trains attorneys and clinicians. Rev. Chani directed the program until 2020. Today, Rev. Chani serves as
Scholar in Residence for Footsteps; they teach, train, and mentor staff at partner organizations to improve quality of service for individuals living or raised in insular communities and may have limited secular education and/or English language skills. Their work as a life coach and counselor was featured in the documentary film
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Jewish people enter mainstream society, including those exiting in order to follow their natural sexual preferences. In 2014, Rev. Chani was instrumental in launching
Footsteps' Family Justice Program, which provides emotional, legal, and practical support to formerly ultra-Orthodox people undergoing
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Despite limited early education and little work experience, Rev. Chani was determined to advance their education and career. While working full-time as a bookkeeper and raising three children alone, they earned a
Bachelor's degree in Human Development and a Master's degree in
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highlights Rev. Chani's pivotal role in supporting the formation and development of organizations and resources for people wanting to stay connected to their
Orthodox roots. For nearly 20 years, Rev. Chani has supported and nurtured a growing community of women,
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