About Us
Hello and welcome!
Mordechai & Gitty Hecht are the Rav and Rebbetzin of their congregation, Anshe Sholom Chabad JCC, in Queens, NY.
Known for their relatable approach to Torah concepts; with their signature lightness, passion, warmth and wisdom, no questions or conversations are off limits.
The range of Jews they help, guide and advise is beautifully broad and is reflected in the way they naturally connect with every kind of crowd.
A bit about us:
Rabbi Mordechai Hecht is a 7th-generation rabbi and spiritual leader with over two decades of experience. He serves as:
Rav of Anshe Sholom Chabad JCC in Kew Gardens, Queens
Dayan of the Beis Din, located in East Flatbush www.thebeisdin.com
Veteran Chaplain in the U.S. Air Force Reserves
Author of two popular books, one on dating and marriage, and one on divorce
Founder and Rosh Yeshiva of Machon Shkufim Atumim; Practical Rabbinics, a shimush program for rabbis, chaplains and community leaders
Combining Torah wisdom with extensive life experience, his uniquely deep yet approachable style makes living in Torah feel inspiring yet still achievable for every Jew.
Rabbi Hecht is renowned worldwide for couples counseling and mediation. Having been divorced for a decade before remarrying, couples trust that he “gets it” — and they’re right. His open, calm and fair mediation style has garnered cases from around the world, where both sides leave happy.
While he educates on multiple topics, Rabbi Hecht is best known for his magnetic way of bringing deep and complex Torah concepts to a level of clarity that feels attainable to everyone.
Instagram: @mordechaihecht (2,400+ engaged followers, 24,000+ monthly views)
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Rebbetzin Gitty Hecht, formerly known as global makeup artist Gitty Berger, has embraced her role as Rebbetzin locally and beyond. She is:
Known for her depth, joy, intuition, and positivity
A connector and educator on relationships, trauma and personal growth
Founder of By Gitty Hecht, a community built to help bridal makeup artists grow their businesses
Recognized on social media for making modesty fashionable and accessible for today’s girls and women as well as discussing real life topics in an honest, inclusive, engaging manner
She speaks to diverse audiences, including high school students, post-seminary young women, singles, couples, and adult groups of all ages in all settings including shuls, schools, camps and various organizations.
Instagram: @gittyhecht (49,000+ followers, 2M+ monthly views)
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Together, Rabbi and Rebbetzin Hecht have created impactful work and powerful experiences, including:
Their viral Becoming the Vessel Spiritual Masterclass, teaching how to attract revealed good
Their interview on the Meaningful Minute Podcast with 795,000+ Instagram views and 77,000+ YouTube views
Presentations on love and marriage at the Meaningful Minute Shabbos Nachamu Shabbaton 5785 to rave reviews, as well as speaking at private events, programs and Shabbatons on various Torah topics as well as relationships within a Jewish framework
Feedback includes both men and women appreciating how they can both witness and learn about relatable warmth, joy in relationship, and authentic love within an inspiring modest Torah framework.
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