Shira MeuchasMiddle School Limudei Kodesh TeacherShira Meuchas teaches Middle School limudei kodesh and is the Middle School Student Activities Coordinator. She and her husband Yedidya, who teaches Middle/Upper School limudei kodesh, are serving as Brookline Bnei Akiva Shlichim this year.A nation of
Talya Naggar ('23)After graduating Maimonides in 2023, Talya Naggar spent a gap year at Medreshet Shaalvim for Women before continuing on to Yeshiva University. She is currently a junior studying Political Science on a pre-law track, with aspirations of pursuing a career in law and public policy.Par
Rabbi Jon BloombergRabbi Jon Bloomberg taught limudei kodesh at Maimonides School from 1985-2011. He and his wife made aliyah in 2012, joining their three alumni children in Israel. Rabbi Bloomberg spends most of his time learning Torah, attending shiurim, and visiting his grandchildren. He is about
Over the past two weeks, I had the pleasure and privilege of teaching the eleventh grade Life-Cycle Seminar at Maimonides. In our study of "A Life in Full," our first session focused on Jewish birth rituals and blessings, as well as end-of-life practices and contemplations. We studied how our tradi
Rabbi Charles Savenor ('87)Rabbi Charles E. Savenor ('87) is the Executive Director of Civic Spirit, which provides training and resources in civic education to Jewish and Christian day schools to prepare students to be informed and engaged members of American democracy. He also serves as the co-exe
Rabbi Ari Rockoff ('92)Rabbi Ari Rockoff ('92) currently serves as the David Mitzner Community Dean for Values and Leadership at Yeshiva University. An alumnus of Yeshiva University's Sy Syms School of Business, Ari holds an MBA with a specialization in organizational behavior from Baruch College, a
Rabbi David HellmanRabbi David Hellman teaches Talmud in our Middle School and has served as rabbi of the Young Israel of Brookline since 2014. He was previously on the rabbinic staff of the Riverdale Jewish Center in New York. Rabbi Hellman is the proud father of four Maimonides students.Earlier th
Sarah ChesesDean of Students for Grades 7-12Sarah Cheses teaches Talmud in our Middle School, serves as Dean of Students for Grades 7-12, and is a Yoetzet Halacha. She and her husband, Rabbi Noah Cheses ('03), are the proud parents of two Maimonides students.I recently had the privilege of visiting
Rabbi Aaron Levitt ('94)Rabbi Aaron Levitt ('94) is the Executive Director of Jewish Educational Services, an agency of The Associated Jewish Federation in Baltimore, MD. Previously he served as Judaic Studies Principal at Robert M. Beren Academy in Houston, Assistant Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue,
Stephanie KaplanElementary School Limudei Kodesh TeacherStephanie Kaplan, known as Morah Tova to her students, teaches limudei kodesh in third grade and fifth grade. She is the proud mother of three alumni and one current student.The Hebrew language often reveals ideas that shape Jewish life. One su
Rachel Schwartz2025-26 Maimonides FellowRachel Schwartz graduated from Ida Crown Jewish Academy and Michlelet Mevaseret Yerushalayim. She is studying Judaic studies and biochemistry in the S. Daniel Abraham Honors Program at Stern College. Rachel helped establish Camp Chai Chicago, still serving as
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