TBT is proud that Rachel Kershenbaum Smith has joined TBT as Director of SAJE. Rachel brings a passion for all aspects of Jewish education, and a lifelong commitment and career path that inspires confidence that we will move forward with solid leadership.
Over twenty years ago Rachel began working at Camp Kinderland, a progressive Jewish summer camp, rising to the position of Assistant Director of the Camp. She also spent the last ten years teaching at the Kinderland Shule. Rachel returned to TBT as a Hebrew teacher this year, having taught here back in the late 1990’s. As a current teacher in our religious school Rachel is prepared to make a smooth transition into the job while building on the many successes of the past.
TBT is very excited by Rachel’s outstanding skill set and intellect, enthusiasm for the mission of our religious school, her commitment to continually raise the level of the education of the school, and her passionate desire to help educate the next generation of Reform Jews.
Rachel is an honors graduate of Rutgers University. She expects to receive her Masters from Brooklyn College this summer and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Rachel taught at Brooklyn College and volunteered locally at the Nyack Center.
We are pleased to welcome Rachel’s husband Dan, and sons Jonah and Elliot to the TBT community.
We are all excited to welcome Rachel to her new role in our school and we look forward to benefitting from her passion and skills.
Rachel can be reached at 845-358-2248 x107 or via email at rachel@templebethtorah.org .
