Aaron Schwarzbaum

Aaron is the leader of Torah Life & Living and has spent thirty-five years of his life fighting cults and missionaries. He has dealt with hundreds of cases of Jews thought lost to cults and missionary groups. Torah Life & Living and Aaron Schwarzbaum are endorsed by Reform, Conservative and Orthodox Rabbis who have first hand knowledge of the work performed by his organization. He believes that all Jews have a shared responsibility in protecting and helping save Jews at risk.

Mayeer Schwarzbaum

Mayeer is Aaron's son and also
serves as the Director of Development. Mayeer knows first hand what it is like to open up the family home to troubled teens who question their faith. His ability to connect with people his age helps break down the walls that surround those who have abandoned Judaism.

Jess Bernstein

Jess Bernstein was born in Brooklyn, NY and grew up in Miami, FL. Following high school Jess joined the US Navy. During and following his service, Jess came into contact with many “Born Again Missionaries” who attempted to convert him. “I knew nothing about the Jewish faith that would help me refute what they were saying.” He met Aaron Schwarzbaum and began to learn and observe. Now married with six children and fully observant Jess uses his common sense approach and street smarts to combat missionary and cult programs in the New York area.