Rabbi Mark- Director of Congregational Learning

Laura Lewis (Hooray for Holidays)

Dassy Mark (Kindergarten - Grade 2)

Rabbi Claire Ginsburg Goldstein  (3rd - 4th Gr Hebrew, Junior Congregation)

Linda Ripps (5th Gr)

Linda Ripps comes to us with many years of experience teaching in supplementary religious schools, including a previous stint at Shomrei Torah (2016-18) as a Hebrew tutor and permanent sub.  Linda, who lives in Fair Lawn, and is the Registrar and Bursar at the Academy for Jewish Religion, has master's degrees in library service and in Jewish education.  Previously she was the Religious school director at Cong. B'nai Israel in Millburn, and also the founding program director of the PJ Library in both the MetroWest and Northern New Jersey communities. She is a former Ramah camper and staff member, and spent many years working with Kadima and USY on the chapter, regional, and international levels.  In her free time, Linda likes doing needlework, and reading, especially Jewish children's literature, and she looks forward to sharing some of her favorite stories with your children.  

Beth Julie (6th – 7th Gr Hebrew)

Beth received her early Jewish background at religious school program so she recognizes how much this education can impact young lives. This understanding has consistently guided Beth's teaching. This is her 4th year at a Conservative synagogue in Monroe NY and her 3rd year at Shomrei Torah!