Raquel Kirszenbaum was born on Margarita Island, Venezuela and moved to Panama when she was 6 years old. After completing high school she went to Israel for what would become a life changing experience. After studying at Neve Yerushalaim College, she chose for herself a life path filled with vibrant Judaism and growth. She later returned to Panama to share that inspiration by teaching in high school and at Midrasha Horev – the first higher Judaic Studies school for women in Panama.