Chana Gittle Deray
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About Chana Gittle
Life Coach
Teacher
Woman
Founder
Speaker
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Woman
"I want a joyful, fulfilling life as a wife and mother. How do I create this?"
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Chana Gittle Deray had absolutely NO IDEA!
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When she turned to find her soulmate, a tall kind Frenchman, on one knee with a quirky smile and that all-important question, she panicked. And gave him the only answer she could.
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“Why?!”
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She had no blueprint. No tools.
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She said yes. She married the guy on one knee and began a lifelong journey to find the wisdom she so desperately needed.
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Now, this wife of the quirky Frenchman and mother of 9, Author, Life Coach, Teacher, Speaker and Founder of Woman2Woman Toastmasters, generously shares her ever-growing toolbox with women looking to build joyful fulfilling lives – all delivered with Chana Gittle’s signature warmth, humor and positive energy.
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From the first "Pep-rallies" given in her basement, to speaking to the almost 3000 participants of the Kinnus HaShluchos Convention, Chana Gittle's passion is to inspire, connect, uplift, and bring tools, perspectives - and a laugh or two to women in all stages of life.
Kugel, Chaos & Unconditional Love, is a well-loved #1 Amazon Bestselling book read by people of all ages and backgrounds.
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Chana Gittle's popular articles in The N’Shei Chabad Newsletter, Chabad.org, Mikvah.org, The Jewish Press, Aish.com, and other print and online publications, give women a reason to celebrate their role as the mainstay of the Jewish home, exploring the many tools Hashem has given them for endless joy, purpose and power in that role. She is a beloved friend to her readership - a friend with whom to laugh about life, cry joyful tears of gratitude, and journey to your better self. (To read her latest article, click here.)
As a Certified Transformational Life Coach, Chana Gittle knows that life is messy. Sometimes you need a safe and supportive friend to walk the journey with you. Someone with the tools and wisdom to help you find and create your own beautiful dream. It is one of Chana Gittle's greatest privileges to be that person. She is also a provider for SANE.
Chana Gittle's classes, Finding Joy in the Chaos and The Next Stage bring women together as a community, to learn the tools and perspectives they need to create marriages and homes that are foundations for closeness, love, strength and blessing, while supporting one another, and having a fun time doing it.
As a facilitator for Pensylvania Women Work, Chana Gittle taught and mentored women from all backgrounds on taking the next steps in life as they transitioned back into the work world.
Chana Gittle is the Founder and First President of Woman2Woman Toastmasters, helping women find the voice and self-confidence that life can sometimes steal from them. As a Distinguished Toastmaster, the highest level of recognition in the organization, her presentations and workshops warm, connect and inspire her audiences to grow, show up and approach life as a gift.
Chana Gittle is a Torah Observant woman, a wife and mother of 9 children, mother-in-love, and Bubbie - and has been blessed with a few "adopted" kids who have found their place in her home and heart. She has also been a Mikva Matron, serving the needs of the women who come to the city's one mikva that serves the numerous, diverse and united communities. A position she cherished while living in Pittsburgh.