Pretoria-bred Rabbi Shlomo Karpes was a competitive equestrian show jumper for 16 years. Through his growing involvement in Aish SA, Rabbi Karpes ventured on the famous “Fellowships Tour” to Israel – and he hasn’t looked back since. After the tour, Rabbi Karpes decided to spend three years at Aish Jerusalem. Rabbi Karpes now keeps a busy schedule at Aish by teaching high school and varsity students in Johannesburg, giving personalized lessons and fundraising. Rebbetzin Gabi Karpes teaches marriage preparation classes for brides-to-be, that is when she’s not busy cooking delicious Shabbos meals or nurturing their five adorable children.