Ally Kahler – Alef Ally Kahler is originally from New York, grew up in Southern California and has resided in Maryland since 1990 where she attended the University of Maryland at College Park. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, was a full time teacher in Montgomery County Public Schools for 5 years, […]
Sherry Rubin – Permanent Substitute I have been part of the Machane family since school year 2015-16. I’m lucky enough to spend more time with some TBA kids as an attendance secretary at Rachel Carson ES and as a yoga instructor at Camp Louise. On the home front, I have two boys who attend Quince […]
Alisa Weinstein – Alef Alisa and her family joined Temple Beth Ami in 2010, when her daughter entered kindergarten. Alisa’s childhood was steeped in Jewish activities—her parents were founding members of Bet Breira (Miami, FL) and activists for Soviet Jewry. She attended the Alexander Muss High School in Israel program, as well as the Tel […]
Adam Cines – Gimel L’mata and Grade 9 Adam Cines is a Junior at the University of Maryland majoring in English and Film Studies. His hobbies include soccer, reading, and playing guitar. After just having spent a summer in Israel, he is excited to teach kids about all of the amazing aspects of Judaism. Also, […]
Primary (Grades Pre-K-2) Machane TBA Primary (Grades Pre- K-2) Our youngest students at Machane TBA receive a broad introduction to Jewish life by exploring Jewish holidays, Jewish values, Hebrew, bible stories and Tefillah (prayer). Guided by our thoughtful teachers and clergy, our innately spiritual students in grades Pre-K-2 learn about the importance of Tzedakah […]
L’mala and L’mata (grades 3-6) The L’mala (Classroom-Based) Program Students in the classroom-based block for grades 3-6 have two educational components: Jewish Studies and Hebrew. Incorporated into both is the goal of building Kehillah (community) and a positive relationship to one another, to Temple Beth Ami, and to Judaism. In Jewish […]
Lisa Goodman – Grades 3-7 L’mala Supervisor
Erin Dross Felrice – Bet L’mala Erin is a primary teacher at Temple Beth Ami. She and her family became members of the Temple in 2014. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The University of South Florida and a Master’s degree in Special Education, with an emphasis on learning disabilities, from The American […]
