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
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