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Maimonides Reflections: November 6, 2026
Rabbi Dov Huff ('00)Rabbi Dov Huff ('00) worked at Maimonides School for 18 years, most recently as Middle/Upper School Principal. He and his family made aliyah this summer. Rabbi Huff is now serving as the Sgan Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshivat Eretz Hatzvi.I am writing this on the Yeshivat Eretz Hatzvi ti
11/06/2026
Maimonides Reflections: October 30, 2026
Rabbi Dr. Seth Farber“אחר הדברים האלה— After these things.” In Parshat Vayera, this phrase appears both immediately prior to the Akeida – the binding of Isaac – and immediately following it, introducing a list of descendants belonging to Abraham’s brother, Nachor. Structurally, this list brings lit
11/06/2026
Maimonides Reflections: October 23, 2026
Rabbi Asher LopatinThe sainted Rav Isaiah Wohlgemuth zt”l is well remembered for teaching Beurei HaTefillah to generations of Maimonides students. He is also remembered for his ability to tell stories from the Gemara with drama, flair, and depth, and for his spoonerisms (chotato pips, for example).
10/26/2026
Maimonides Reflections: October 16, 2026
Rabbi Oren SimhiMiddle and Upper School Limudei Kodesh TeacherIn addition to teaching Talmud and Chumash, Rabbi Simhi serves as rabbi of Beit Sasson – The Sephardic Congregation of Newton. He was chosen by our students as the 2024-25 recipient of the Class of 1977 Memorial Award for Teaching Excelle
10/26/2026
Maimonides Reflections: October 9, 2026
Kaylee FragerElementary School Limudei Kodesh TeacherMrs. Kaylee Frager teaches limudei kodesh in second grade and fourth grade. She is beginning her tenth year as a member of the Maimonides School faculty.As we begin the Torah anew with Parshat Bereishit, we are reminded that every beginning holds
09/29/2026
Maimonides Reflections: September 18, 2026
Rabbi Yaakov BekerMiddle School Limudei Kodesh TeacherIn addition to teaching Chumash and Talmud, Rabbi Beker serves as our Sixth Grade Rebbe. He was chosen by the students as the 2024 recipient of the Class of 1977 Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence.יַעֲרֹ֤ף כַּמָּטָר֙ לִקְחִ֔י תִּזַּ֥ל כַּטַּ
09/29/2026
Maimonides Reflections: September 11, 2026
Rabbi Dr. Yaakov JaffeDean of Judaic StudiesRabbi Dr. Yaakov Jaffe is Dean of Judaic Studies, Director of Tanach, and an Upper School Judaic Studies teacher, and also leads the Maimonides Kehillah. He is the proud father of a recent alumnus and three Maimonides students.There are many reasons why ou
09/07/2026
Maimonides Reflections: September 4, 2026
Rabbi Yaakov Green (’98)Head of SchoolRabbi Yaakov Green ('98) is the proud father of four Maimonides students and one recent alumna. He is beginning his fifth year as Maimo's Head of School.Ever since I watched Rabbi Dov Huff teach a new song to our eighth graders at our weekly kumsitz several year