OUR TEAM

The life and soul of the Lighthouse

Meet the crew.

At the helm of our operations, a hardworking, talented team keeps the cogs turning. They are deeply passionate about the cause and dedicate their days to helping divorced women catch some light.

Ita Cymerman

Founder

Mrs Cymerman has a lifelong legacy of supporting social crisis and supporting vulnerable people. Her achievements include providing housing and shelter homes for people with mental health problems, homelessness and crisis intervention. She is the former chief executive of Agudas Israel Housing Association, and is currently the honouree president. She has always been a strong backbone and support to Lighthouse and has helped it grow with its aims and visions with a passion for community support like only she can. She was awarded an MBE.

Hindy Schlesinger

Chair and Clinical Lead

Hindy is a past user and beneficiary of Lighthouse having lived through experience. She is a psychotherapist who understands the emotional need, and reaches straight into the hearts of the hundreds of women which Lighthouse have supported. Her immense understanding of the human psychology has enabled her to be the beacon of light and the inspiration for our services and projects.

Zeldy Weissman

Director of Services

Zeldy is a dedicated caseworker at Lighthouse, supporting clients throughout their journey by helping them integrate into our community and providing guidance on the services we offer. She connects users with additional resources and referrals to ensure they receive the full support they need. As a single mother for over 8 years, Zeldy understands the sensitivity and compassion required when helping individuals and families navigate challenging situations.

Rifka Reich

Trustee – Outreach Support

Rifka is the head teacher of a local school and a distinguished figure in the educational sector. With extensive experience in the third sector, R. Reich has been a pivotal supporter of Lighthouse since its inception. Serving on various boards, she has contributed invaluable experience and advice, both practically and in terms of governance, helping to steer our organisation with wisdom and dedication.

Miriam Rothbart

Trustee – Treasurer

Miriam serves as Treasurer of Lighthouse for Women, overseeing the charity’s financial governance and supporting effective financial management. An educational consultant and accomplished author of curriculum resources, she brings extensive professional experience, strategic insight and a longstanding commitment to child and family wellbeing. Her guidance and expertise are a valued asset to Lighthouse and help strengthen the organisation’s sustainability and impact.

Yocheved Rechnitzer

Trustee – service user advocate

A successful entrepreneur who brings a robust set of business and management skills to Lighthouse. Having personally benefited from Lighthouse’s support, Yocheved possesses a unique and profound understanding of the specific challenges faced by our service users. Her firsthand experience and professional acumen make her an invaluable asset to our board, helping to guide our mission with empathy and strategic vision.

Friedy Lazega

Financial Consultant

An accountant running her own firm, Freidy brings 20+ years of accounting experience to keep Lighthouse maintained and moving.