Marc Fishkind2025-26 Maimonides FellowMarc Fishkind is in his first year of semicha at Yeshiva University, where he is a Sacks Research Fellow. He attended Yeshivat Har Etzion and the University of Pennsylvania, graduating with a degree in cognitive science. Marc cultivated a deep sense of communal
Rabbi Shimmy TrencherExecutive Director of Community EngagementRabbi Shimmy Trencher serves as Executive Director of Community Engagement, overseeing admissions, recruitment, marketing, communications, community programming, and alumni affairs. Prior to joining Maimonides, Rabbi Trencher was a high
Atara Eis ('99)Atara (Sendor) Eis ('99) is a Yoetzet Halacha and currently serves as one of the Deans of Nishmat, the Jeanie Schottenstein Center for Advanced Torah Studies for Women. She previously founded Nishmat's U.S. branch, the Miriam Glaubach Center.If you knew me during my twelve years at Ma
Yedidya MeuchasMiddle/Upper School Limudei Kodesh TeacherYedidya Meuchas was the Chatan Tanach of the 2019 International Adult Bible Contest. He and his wife Shira, Middle School Student Activities Coordinator and Limudei Kodesh Teacher, are serving as Brookline Bnei Akiva Shlichim this year.A guidi
Avi Abbett ('25)Avi Abbett graduated from Maimonides this past June and has since been in Israel learning at Yeshivat Har Etzion. He plans to join the Hesder program next year.לֶךְ־לְךָ֛ מֵאַרְצְךָ֥ וּמִמּֽוֹלַדְתְּךָ֖ וּמִבֵּ֣ית אָבִ֑יךָ אֶל־הָאָ֖רֶץ אֲשֶׁ֥ר אַרְאֶֽךָּGo out, from your land, your b
Rabbi Dov Huff ('00)Middle/Upper School PrincipalRabbi Dov Huff ('00) served as a grade dean, Assistant Principal, and Limudei Kodesh Principal before being appointed to his current position in 2020. He and his wife, Associate Director of Support Services Elisha Huff, are the proud parents of four M
Rabbi Shmuel SilbermanMiddle/Upper School Learning Center SpecialistShmuel Silberman has worked at Maimonides since 1998. He is married to Sara Silberman, who works in the Maimonides Early Childhood Center.You fear identity theft. You don't want a thief to convince your bank that he is you. Now imag
Amy Goldman '90Chair, Board of DirectorsIn addition to her current position, Amy (Kahn) Goldman is an alumna of the Class of 1990; sister of three alumni; mother of four alumni; and has been an active community volunteer and committee member for many years.As we reach the final verses of the Torah i
Yehudis Fishman '61Yehudis Fishman was voted woman of the year by Worcester Hebrew Day School in 1973 and by Torah Academy in 1987. Most recently she served as spiritual director of Congregation Aish Kodesh in Boulder, Colorado. During her long career, Yehudis has written many songs, plays, articles
Rabbi Shmuel Feld '88Shmuel Feld has served as the Founding Director of Jewish Education Innovation Challenge since 2012. He lives with his wife and three sons in Silver Spring, MD, and has two alumni brothers.The sentence "Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo," while gram
Nathan WeinstockClass of 2024Nathan Weinstock graduated from Maimonides in June 2024 and has since been learning at Yeshivat Torat Shraga in Israel. He plans to enlist in the Israel Defense Forces next spring. This week on Shabbat Shuva, Parshas Vayeilech, we read from Hoshea, perek 14, as part of t
Dr. David FischerUpper School Science TeacherIn addition to teaching Geometry, Chemistry, and Environmental Science, Dr. Fischer spearheaded this summer's Daf Yomi challenge and has previously led a Bekiut Talmud elective. He is the proud father of two Maimo students and three alumni.Every morning a
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.I am in awe of our students.A
Rabbi Yaakov Green ('98)Head of SchoolRabbi Yaakov Green ('98) is the proud father of five Maimonides students. He is entering his fourth year as Maimo's Head of School.This summer, with my wife's persistent encouragement, I finally began learning to play the guitar — something I've wanted to do for
Rabbi Avner Shapiro ('88)Rabbi Avner Shapiro ('88) currently teaches at Yeshivas Toras Chaim in Baltimore. He is the son of Miriam and Rabbi David Shapiro, former Maimonides School principal, and has three alumni siblings.We are familiar with the tekiah and teruah blasts of the shofar on Rosh HaShan
Rabbi Oren SimhiMiddle and Upper School Limudei Kodesh TeacherRabbi Simhi was recently chosen by the students as this year's recipient of the Class of 1977 Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence. In addition to teaching Talmud and Navi, Rabbi Simhi serves as a tenth grade advisor. He is the proud fa
Stephanie SamuelsMiddle School Limudei Kodesh TeacherIn addition to teaching Chumash and Navi, Stephanie Samuels serves as Sixth Grade Dean and is Director of the Maimonides Fellows program. She is the proud mother of a Maimo student and three alumni.Parshat Bamidbar opens with a census, focusing sp
Rabbi Mark GottliebFormer Maimonides PrincipalRabbi Mark Gottlieb served as Middle/Upper School Principal at Maimonides from 2000-2005, then as Head of School at Yeshiva University High School. He is currently Chief Education Officer at the Tikvah Fund and a member of the Advisory Board to the Presi
Jacob PinnolisChiel Educator-in-ResidenceJacob Pinnolis joined Maimonides in 2020 as Chiel Educator-in-Residence, named by Lisa Rosenbaum and Ron Fisher in honor of Judy and Jonathan Chiel. This position allows Jacob to serve in a high-level consultative leadership role that leverages his considerab
Bracha Krohn ('94)Bracha (Shapiro) Krohn ('94) currently serves as Menahelet at Midreshet Moriah in Jerusalem, and spends summers on staff at Camp Stone in Pennsylvania. She is married to classmate Adin Krohn ('94) and has three alumni siblings. Bracha is the daughter of Miriam and Rabbi David Shapi
Dr. David FischerUpper School Science TeacherIn addition to teaching Geometry, Chemistry, and Environmental Science, Dr. Fischer has led a Bekiut Talmud elective and a Daf Yomi group. He is the proud father of two Maimo students and three alumni.The mishna in Pirkei Avot relates that Rabbi Yochanan
Amy Goldman ('90)Chair, Board of DirectorsIn addition to her current position, Amy (Kahn) Goldman is an alumna of the Class of 1990; sister of three alumni; mother of four alumni; and has been an active community volunteer and committee member for many years.In Parshat Shemini, the long-awaited Mish
Rabbi Yaakov Green ('98)Head of SchoolThroughout my life, and through my years of teaching, I have encountered many who feel bored by the weekly parshiot that relate the laws of sacrificial offerings. They seem esoteric in detail and outdated. Unrelatable. I never felt that way, even as a precocious
Boaz Kahn2024-25 Maimonides FellowWe spend much of our lives, especially in our youth, aching with uncertainty as we try to find our place in the world. While we are all capable of learning and applying various skills, what we truly seek is meaning in what we do. We long to feel called to fulfill a