Teach 18 week Intro to Judaism for those considering conversion and anyone interested in learning about Jewish tradition from a liberal, Reconstructionist perspective.

Volunteer position teaching English to new immigrants.

Teach the Reform Movement's 20-week Intro to Judaism class to adult students who do not have the option of taking an in-person course.

Served as Director of Torah School, a weekly educational program for 50+ children, PK through grade 9, including hiring and supervising teachers, managing budgets, developing curriculum, overseeing Youth Group and creating community among families. Coordinated Bar/Bat Mitzvah program for 20 to 25 families a year. ▪ Designed and implemented family programming to ensure the Bar/Bat Mitzvah year is as meaningful and as engaging as possible. ▪ Helped students and their families… Show more Served as Director of Torah School, a weekly educational program for 50+ children, PK through grade 9, including hiring and supervising teachers, managing budgets, developing curriculum, overseeing Youth Group and creating community among families. Coordinated Bar/Bat Mitzvah program for 20 to 25 families a year. ▪ Designed and implemented family programming to ensure the Bar/Bat Mitzvah year is as meaningful and as engaging as possible. ▪ Helped students and their families navigate the process of reaching this life cycle milestone, including d’var torah preparation, tutoring, and community-building. Created and implemented programs for adult members of Temple, including leading classes and discussions and implementing holiday and Shabbat programming. Coordinated Temple’s large, active conversion program. ▪ Taught stimulating 12-week Introduction to Judaism course to 20-25 adult learners, three times a year. ▪ Coordinated conversion process for 20 to 25 Jews by Choice a year, supporting these adults on their journeys to Judaism. Served as professional liaison to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, developing and promoting EDI at Temple. Delivered sermons, lead Shabbat and holiday worship, officiated at life-cycle events and fulfilled rabbinic duties such as making hospital visits and offering spiritual guidance to congregants. Show less

• Writing tutor and coach for high school students• College application editing and coaching• Hebrew tutoring• Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation

kol isha: Reform women rabbis speak out!, contributing blogger, 2012The Sacred Table, Rabbi Mary L. Zamore, Editor. (New York: CCAR Press, 2011) Edited 12 chapters.The Illuminated Haggadah, Rabbi Michael Shire, Editor. (London: Frances Lincoln Limited, 1998) Edited for American English.Teacher’s Guide to Stephen Wylen’s The Book of the Jewish Year, (New York: URJ Press, 1997) Author.The Book of the Jewish Year, Rabbi Stephen M. Wylen. (New York: URJ Press, 1996)… Show more kol isha: Reform women rabbis speak out!, contributing blogger, 2012The Sacred Table, Rabbi Mary L. Zamore, Editor. (New York: CCAR Press, 2011) Edited 12 chapters.The Illuminated Haggadah, Rabbi Michael Shire, Editor. (London: Frances Lincoln Limited, 1998) Edited for American English.Teacher’s Guide to Stephen Wylen’s The Book of the Jewish Year, (New York: URJ Press, 1997) Author.The Book of the Jewish Year, Rabbi Stephen M. Wylen. (New York: URJ Press, 1996) Consulting Editor. Show less

Served as Interim Director of early childhood center at Temple Har Shalom. Managed the complexities of an early childhood program in transition. • Implemented successful new programming, including holiday programs, after-school activities and special events.• Monitored all aspects of school communication and created a weekly newsletter where none existed before, using Constant Contact.• Maintained student enrollment.• Established and maintained excellent interpersonal… Show more Served as Interim Director of early childhood center at Temple Har Shalom. Managed the complexities of an early childhood program in transition. • Implemented successful new programming, including holiday programs, after-school activities and special events.• Monitored all aspects of school communication and created a weekly newsletter where none existed before, using Constant Contact.• Maintained student enrollment.• Established and maintained excellent interpersonal relationships with parents, children and staff.• Supported a visioning process to guide the school into the future.• Assured compliance with State and local licensing requirements. Show less

Led unaffiliated congregation, providing rabbinic services including Shabbat and holiday services, life-cycle ceremonies, pastoral counseling, and adult education. Oversaw religious school. Supervised teachers. Created and implemented Bar/Bat Mitzvah program; taught Bar/Bat Mitzvah Family Class. • Increased religious school enrollment from 8 to 60, extending instruction through 10th grade. • Grew congregation from 140 families to 180 families.

Assistant Director of Admissions (2004-2010)Assistant Director of Marketing (2009-2011)Engaged in all aspects of Admissions and Recruitment for PK-12 Jewish Day School with 600 students on 2 campuses. Managed admissions screenings for 60+ applicants a year. Established connections with pre-school directors, rabbis and community professionals. Kept website up-to-date. Created Facebook and Twitter content; monitored social media. Developed brochures, ads & forms. Wrote press releases… Show more Assistant Director of Admissions (2004-2010)Assistant Director of Marketing (2009-2011)Engaged in all aspects of Admissions and Recruitment for PK-12 Jewish Day School with 600 students on 2 campuses. Managed admissions screenings for 60+ applicants a year. Established connections with pre-school directors, rabbis and community professionals. Kept website up-to-date. Created Facebook and Twitter content; monitored social media. Developed brochures, ads & forms. Wrote press releases and articles.• Consistently enrolled at least as many new students as the school graduated each year.• Created and edited content for new school website to attract potential students and families and to make site more useful to current families. Show less

Spearheaded all aspects of Israel Experience programming for teens and oversaw admissions to Alexander Muss High School in Israel. Directed outreach to lay leaders and volunteers. Developed and trained volunteer leadership. Wrote newsletters, press releases, and other publicity for community events.• Recruited hundreds of teens for educational Israel programs.• Created family education programs for young people and their families. • Designed and implemented pre- Israel trip… Show more Spearheaded all aspects of Israel Experience programming for teens and oversaw admissions to Alexander Muss High School in Israel. Directed outreach to lay leaders and volunteers. Developed and trained volunteer leadership. Wrote newsletters, press releases, and other publicity for community events.• Recruited hundreds of teens for educational Israel programs.• Created family education programs for young people and their families. • Designed and implemented pre- Israel trip educational programming for teens. Show less

Coordinated State-funded program for children at risk. Helped families in crisis to access social services.

Coordinated curriculum and supervised teachers.

Oversaw religious school with 370 students and $200,000 budget. Coordinated Bar/Bat Mitzvah program. Officiated at Shabbat and holiday services and life-cycle ceremonies.