New Head of School: New England Jewish Academy
Despite the economic consequences of the pandemic, Beth El-Keser Israel (BEKI) is expanding its professional staff. Anne Norman-Schiff, who is completing a Ph.D. in religious studies at Yale University, will be BEKI’s first youth and family programming director. Although she met with BEKI families in April via Zoom, she starts her position on June 1.
Naty Katz has been chosen as the new Head of School for New England Jewish Academy (NEJA) in West Hartford. He will lead NEJA toward an exciting future for Jewish day school education in the Western Massachusetts, and Connecticut’s Greater Hartford and New Haven areas.
“BEKI is a thriving and growing community with many young families,” says President Yaron Lew. “Our youngsters represent our synagogue’s future. Even in these tough times, BEKI is committed to serving our congregants and enriching our children and young adults. We committed the funds to make it happen.”
During his 10 years of leading Maimonides School in Brookline, Massachusetts, Katz oversaw a full curriculum review and overhaul, and transformed the process of hiring and developing teachers. During this past year, he has served as the interim Head of School of Hillel Day School of Detroit.
Norman-Schiff will coordinate and support the children's Shabbat and High Holiday programs, which are led by parent volunteers. She will also be the advisor to BEKI’s Kadima and USY youth groups.
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