Rivka Magier – Grade 8 I was raised in Scottsdale, Arizona and moved to Maryland to finish high school. I am now a junior at the University of Maryland in College Park studying Psychology and Family Science. I have an older sister, an older brother, and a twin brother who goes to Arizona State as […]
Alexis Tanenbaum – Resource Specialist I am a resource teacher for the upcoming school year. I am a recent graduate from the University of Maryland, and am continuing my studies at the University to get my Masters in Education with a concentration in School Counseling. I grew up in Montgomery County and am a member […]
Heather Walter – Inclusion Specialist Heather Walter has extensive experience in teaching, coaching and supervising teachers in New York City, Maryland, and The District of Columbia. Mrs. Walter has deep knowledge of academic and social-emotional development for children with and at risk for disabilities and is skilled at differentiating instruction for all learners. Her current research […]
Sharon Peska – TBA JrHigh My name is Sharon Peska, I am a mother of 3 teenagers, a son and twin daughters who all attended Beth Ami. I am a social worker by profession and I work at a rehab hospital. I am originally from Houston, Texas where I was born and raised. I have […]
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 […]
