Our Staff
Rabbi Yosef Posner Rabbi and Director Rabbi Yosef Posner has been the Rabbi at Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie since its creation in 1982, and is available to answer your questions at any time. Rabbi Posner is best known for his superior intellect and razor-sharp wit.
Mrs. Zeesy Posner Skokie Chabad Hebrew School – Junior Gan Israel - Shabbat Children's Progra m Mrs. Posner founded Junior Gan Israel Day Camp in 1981. Since that year, the camp has grown and now boasts an average of 150 kids every summer. She is the director of Skokie Chabad Hebrew School and coordinator of our shul’s children’s events,including Shabbat Morning program..
Rabbi Sholom B. Raices Mashpia Ruchni Rabbi Raices is best known for his easy smile and twinkling eyes. He is jovial and friendly, and would like nothing more than to sit with you and farbreng at our Shabbat Kiddush. Rabbi Raices is also our resident Baal Koreh and chazzan.
Mrs. Rivka Raices Women’s Classes and Sisterhood Mrs. Rivka Raices’s enthusiastic approach to life is warming. She is always ready to greet people with a smile and invite them in. Mrs. Raices is coordinator of regular classes for women.
Rabbi Yochanan Posner Events and Education - Skokie Cteen Rabbi Yochanan Posner is quick to greet everyone he encounters! Rabbi Yochanan is the man responsible for Jewish Learning Institute (adult education), Holiday celebrations and awareness programs, guest lecturers, and innovative events. Rabbi Yochanan is a staff chaplain at Northshore Hospital. Rabbi Yochanan and Yona are co-directors of Skokie Cteen.
Mrs. Yona Posner Community and Holiday Event Programming - Skokie Cteen Yona Posner creates and directs community and holiday events, and is coordinator of hands-on workshops for children, as well as curriculum director for Chabad Hebrew School. Yona is also our social media manager. Rabbi Yochanan and Yona are co-directors of Skokie Cteen.
