During the course of more than a decade at Yeshivat Har Etzion, Rabbi Blackman became a close talmid (pupil) of Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein, a scion of the famed Soloveitchik dynasty.

It was there that Rabbi Davey developed an amazing breadth and depth of knowledge in vast areas of Jewish learning. He also has a degree in Education and Jewish Philosophy from the University of South Africa.

Rabbi Davey served in leadership roles in Bnei Akiva , South Africa, from his early youth, and also in the crack Givati infantry unit in the Israeli army. He is a husband to Deborah and father of 6 children.

Rabbi Davey displays a unique blend of mental acuity, integrity and personal warmth, which endears him to one and all. Combined with his dynamic personality and refreshing sense of humour, Rabbi Davey’s world-class lectures are infused with colour, charisma and creative thought, effectively portraying the relevance, appeal and majesty of Torah for contemporary audiences.

Rabbi Danny Eisenberg

Having spent nine years studying in Yeshivat Har Etzion in Israel, Rabbi Danny has developed his own personal approach to studying the classical Jewish texts, an approach which displays the Torah's tremendous relevance and significance for the modern Jew. He is also a graduate of the prestigious Ner Le'elef leadership training programme, which has helped him develop effective models and paradigms for successful community development. Rabbi Danny has also received a BSc in Computer Science from the University of New South Wales, and has worked in technical consulting.

Rabbi Danny’s shiurim aim to reveal the power and depth inherent in the study of Torah, ranging from philosophical expositions to in-depth textual studies. He also records a podcast for people who want to learn on-the-go.

Rabbi Danny and his wife, Michelle, are a unique rabbinic couple, both being born and raised in Sydney, and each bringing with them unique personal qualities to the JLC. Rabbi Danny’s gentle and encouraging nature makes him very approachable and accessible, while Michelle’s warm and effusive nature, as well as her insightful guidance, makes her beloved and appreciated by all. They have four children.

In April 2010, Rabbi Danny took on the additional role of Rosh Kollel of the Torah Mitzion Kollel, teaching and providing leadership for the bachurim (young men) of the Kollel.

Rabbi Myron Sacher

Myron was born in Johannesburg. After graduating from King David Linksfield he went to Israel to study in a Hesder Yeshiva and serve in the Israeli Defence Force in the Golani Brigade. He then moved to Sydney where he completed a BA Education at UNSW. Myron worked together with David Shaw and his team on the Moriah College’s Counterpoint camps for 6 years. After that he returned to Israel learning at Yeshivat Ohr Samayach for a year and then moved to the Mir Yeshiva for a further 3 years. He also completed the 2 year Ner Le’elef leadership training program. He is married to Melissa and they have two sons: Shimon and Aharon.