Founder and director of Bina. Born in South Africa and educated in the U.S and Australia, Rabbi Gourarie holds a Masters of Education and is an enthusiastic educator. His passion is in the area of Personal Growth using ideas from ancient Jewish wisdom and applying them to modern living. Rabbi Gourarie lectures on a wide range of topics with a special emphasis on Self Development, including self-esteem, communication, well attended, structured and informative. He is the author of "All on Thursday Morning".

Rabbi Levi is a true leader at BINA. After studying in Yeshivat abroad, he obtained his simcha in Brooklyn, New York. After study in Kollel in Melbourne, he joined the BINA team. Since then he has made a tremendous impact on his students and also the growth of BINA in general, attracting a large group of young adults who have studied at Yeshivot and are seeking to further their studies in Sydney.

Dina holds an Educational Diploma from Beth Rivka New York and has taught women of all ages for many years. She delivers frequent lectures at BINA and runs the BINA Library. Her students are in awe of the depth of her knowledge and inspired by her passion.

A truly global educator, Rabbi Chaiton studied in many Yeshiva around the world, including New York, Canada and Israel. He obtained his simcha in New York. He is a passionate educator renowned for clarity and pedagogical skills. In addition to delivering lectures at BINA, Rabbi Chaiton is also the Principal at Kesser Torah College.

Director, Principal Clinical Psychologist and best-selling author, Renee runs E.M.E.T.T. at BINA, a Step-by-Step Guide to Emotional Maturity Established Through Torah based on the works of Miriam Adahan. She is well known on the speaker's circuit and is often sought out by the media. Renee has a MA, Clinical Psychology with distinction, a BA Hons, Psychology, and a B.Sc, Occupational Therapy, all from the University of Witwatersrand. 

The newest member of the BINA Team, Gidi studied in Yeshivat Har Etzion, whilst also obtaining a Bachelors degree in Commerce and Information Systems. Before joining us, Gidi was also a Madrich and the Merakez in Bnei Akiva. Gidi brings a fresh perspective on ancient texts and attracts a healthy following of young adults to his weekly shiur.

Mushky studied in Melbourne and in Tzefat (Israel) and was head of Jewish Studies at Kesser Torah College kindergarten for many years. Currently, she teaches Jewish Studies in the Primary School. At BINA, Mushky provides one-one-one learning experiences and runs the children's program.

Chaya studied in Ohel Seminary in Melbourne as well as Machon Shoshana in Jerusalem and has taught all ages for many years. She guides young women in pre-marriage classes and beyond and has become a mentor to many of them. Chaya also teaches at Kesser Torah College Girls High School.

Mendel Barber – Michael Berkovits – Yaacov Chaiton – Meachem Dadon

Yaakov Einstein – Ronnen Grauman – Berel Light – Ari Lobel

Levi Milecki – Dov Rapoport – Yaacov Richter – Eli Schlanger

Yehuda Spielman – Yehuda Straiton – Yaakov Vogel – Daniel Winterfield

Dalia Chriquie – Janine Davidowitz – Shaina Feldman – Chaya Gourarie

Nechama Lederman – Dina Groner – Chanie Light – Ziva Richter – Rebecca Schapiro