Allan Sull Year started with Machane: 1991 Professional work: Religious school in Buffalo, NY (1971-1991); Special education/social studies teacher, Montgomery County Public Schools – Teaching history and government to high school students with serious emotional disabilities (1992-2019) Favorite Pastime: Ballroom dancing, sports (Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Washington Nationals) Favorite ice cream flavor: Fat free […]
Shira Tassiello Year started with Machane: 2011 Professional work: Kindergarten teacher with Montgomery County Public Schools; Sign Language interpreter for the deaf Favorite Pastime: Kayaking and anything outside Favorite ice cream flavor: Coffee
Shemot – 5780 (I am a Jew) Exodus 1:1 – 6:1 “And these are the names [Shemot] of the sons of Jacob who came to Egypt with Jacob, each man with his household they came.” [Ex. 1:1] The book of Exodus, which details the enslavement and eventual redemption of our people, begins with our names. […]
MachaneTBA Food Policy Updated September 25, 2019 Our policy regarding foods allowed in school is designed for the sole purpose of keeping children safe. Machane TBA has students with food allergies, some of which may be life-threatening. For some children, mere physical contact with the allergen and/or the environmental presence of the allergen can evoke […]
Parents Blessings and Remarks A Blessing on Your Head (Mazal Tov, Mazal Tov)! Temple Beth Ami offers each Bar & Bat Mitzvah family the wonderful opportunity to offer a blessing to your child on the bimah before friends and family during Shabbat morning worship. This is a sacred moment filled with love and Torah. Content: […]
Erin Felrice Year started with Machane: 2017 Professional work: Currently a special education para educator at Rachel Carson ES. Previously a learning specialist at The Bullis School, special education resource teacher for Montgomery County, MD, and Prince William County, VA, schools. Senior Program Analyst at SAMHSA. Favorite Pastime: Long walks, hiking, biking, reading, spending […]
VaYechi – 5780 Genesis 47:28 – 50:26 Remember the Hatfields and the McCoys? Their blood-feud lasted far beyond the point where anyone even remembered how it started, driven by family honor and pride. It had to begin with a slight, intentional or not. Because family honor has been “stained”, an act of revenge was required. […]
Linda King Year started with Machane: 2016 Professional work: Linda started her career in the hospitality industry at the Four Seasons and worked in hotel management for 14 years for Hyatt, Starwood, Ritz-Carlton, Hay-Adams and Watergate. She was the Director of Group Sales at the Watergate Hotel until 2007 when she left to raise […]
Jody Rosenblum Year started with Machane: 2010 Professional work: Jody has taught both Gesher and Gan classes. She has taught 3 and 4 year olds at TBA Nursery School since 1993. She thoroughly enjoys teaching young children the Jewish holidays and traditions. Making connections with children and families is an important piece of […]
Allyson Kahler Year started with Machane: 2009 Professional work: Previously a teacher with MCPS; Currently a substitute with MCPS. Dance instructor, chairperson for TBA Purim Carnival, Choreographer for TBA Players. Favorite Pastime: Spending quality time with family and friends Favorite ice cream flavor: Mint chocolate chip
