Rochel grew up and was educated through high school in Cleveland, Ohio. She furthered her studies in Seminaries in New York and France obtaining a degree in teaching.

She has been in South Africa since March, 1976. She was a popular High School teacher for many years. Since 1986, she has worked with her husband, Rabbi Yossy Goldman, in leading the Sydenham Highlands North Shul, Johannesburg’s largest congregation.

Today Rochel is Founder and Chairperson of “Women of the World,” a young but highly successful organisation which inspires Jewish women, promotes Education and a positive South Africa.

She often lectures to Jewish women’s groups. As the proud mother of 11 children and 9 grandchildren, juggling her many tasks as ably as she does has made Rochel an inspirational role model for every young woman who has made her acquaintance.
Topics of Rochel Goldman :

• Feng Shui and the Jewish Alternative: Bringing Energy and Happiness Into Your Home
• Spirituality and Me Ten steps to self discovery
• Jews and the New South Africa Her own dramatic story
• Priorities in Parenting
• Must Monogamy Mean Monotony?
• Ready For Relationships? Issues of intimacy for teens
• Focus on the Family
• Getting It All Together Juggling priorities