STUDENT LIFE
Our students know how to think for themselves and outside the box. They speak up for what they believe in and for those who cannot.
To walk into Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School is to feel like you’re coming home. Children, parents, and teachers alike are encouraged to learn, to grow, and not only to be themselves, but to become their best selves.
For more than 70 years, Bernard Zell has united Jewish learning and traditions with the most innovative and beneficial educational practices. We challenge our students to excel in core academic subjects, athletics and the arts by encouraging their interest in ideas and their enthusiasm for discovery. Our students are explorers and problem-solvers, learning ethical behavior and self-advocacy, recognizing how actions impact those around us.
At Bernard Zell, we embrace our differences and we support each other both in academics and daily lives. We honor and celebrate meaningful Jewish occasions and personal milestones. We’re just as much a community as a school, and new community members are always welcome.
As our students grow in knowledge, they grow as people. Finding their passions, understanding their Jewish identity, and preparing for success in the larger world.
Be Curious: The Latest Student News at Bernard Zell
Ms. Julie Gelfond and Ms. Gorelik, SK 107 Teachers
Ms. Malkin, Lower School Teacher
Sixth Grade Advisors Ms. Wendt (Reading/ Writing) and Ms. Johnson (PE)
Mr. Keitel, BZ High School Counselor
Morah Andrea, SK Jewish Studies/Hebrew Teacher
Emily Crane, Head of Middle School
Division Heads
Bernard Zell
Gary Weisserman, Head of School
Lisa Goodman, Learning Lab Coordinator
BZ JYCM Co-Advisors: Deanna McBeath, Laura Reff & Beth Sanzenbacher
Rachel Jury, Head of Jewish Studies and Katie Rich, Director of External Relations
Dr. Sarah Fornero, Assistant Head of School
Kyle Sheahan, Director of Athletics & Physical Education
Dani Steele, Interim Head of Middle School
Eric Keitel, HS Admissions Counselor
Dani Steele, Interim Head of Middle School
Gary Weisserman, Head of School
Shosh Bernstein, Jewish Life Coordinator
Rebecca Bloom, Assistant Director of Admissions & Marketing
Kyle Sheahan, Director of Athletics & Physical Education
Rachel Jury, Director of Jewish Studies
Dani Steele, Interim Head of Middle School
Bernard Zell Middle School Faculty
Rachel Jury, Director of Jewish Studies
Gary Weisserman, Head of School
Dani Steele, Interim Head of Middle School
2022-23 JYCM Club
Rena Grosser, EC Judaic Atelierista
Rachel Charlip, Director of Development
Dani Steele, Interim Head of Middle School
Rachel Jury, Director of Jewish Studies
Lisa Ehrlich-Menard, Performing Arts Director
Rachel Jury, Director of Jewish Studies
Gary Weisserman, Head of School
Beth Sanzenbacher, Science Instructional Leader
Lisa Ehlrich-Menard, Director of Performing Arts
Laura Reff, Director of Marketing & Communications
Beth Sanzenbacher, Science Instructional Leader
Benje Casper, 3rd Grade Teacher
Shosh Bernstein, Jewish Life Coordinator
Rachel Jury, Director of Jewish Studies
Joey Shapiro, 8th Grade Teacher
BZ Student Council 2022-23
Lisa Goodman, Learning Lab Coordinator-Literacy
Dani Steele, Interim Head of Middle School
5th Grade Advisory Team
Dani Steele, Interim Head of Middle School
Shosh Bernstein, Jewish Life Coordinator
Shosh Bernstein, Jewish Life and Learning Coordinator
Rachel Jury, Director of Jewish Studies
Beth Sanzenbacher, Science Instructional Leader
Dr. Jeff Ellison, 8th Grade History Teacher
Kyle Sheahan, Director of Athletics and Physical Education
Student Council 2022-23
Lisa Ehrlich-Menard, Director of Performing Arts
Colleen Coyle, Director of Operations
Amy Karp, AES Director of Engagement
Yair Bernstein, Middle School Jewish Studies Teacher
Kyle Sheahan, Director of Athletics & Physical Education
Laura Reff, Director of Marketing & Communications
Lauren El-Mofty, Director of Student Services
Social Services Team
Gili Sherman, MS Art Teacher
Kyle Sheahan, Director of Athletics & Physical Education
Lauren El-Mofty, Director of Student Services
Leah Frydman, Early Childhood & Lower School Social Worker
Rachel Jury, Director of Jewish Studies
Kyle Sheahan, Director of Athletics & Physical Education
Rena Grosser, Early Childhood Jewish Studies Teacher
Karen Leavitt, Head of Lower School
Rachel Silverberg, 4th Grade Teacher
Rebecca Bloom, Assistant Director of Admissions & Marketing
Rebecca Frazin-Chan, Director of Admissions
Kyle Sheahan, Director of Athletics & Physical Education
Stephanie Bloom, Head of Middle School
EC Faculty & Staff
Tami Mizrachi, Nursery Teacher
Abigail Spalding, Marketing & Communications Manager
Kyle Sheahan, Director of Athletics & Physical Education
BZ Senior Kindergarten Team
Lydia Malkin, 3rd Grade Teacher
Josh Mather, Instrumental Music Teacher
Gary Weisserman, Head of School
Karen Leavitt, Head of Lower School
Charone Ousley, MS Jewish Studies
Andy Hirt, Senior Kindergarten Teacher
Colleen Coyle, Director of Operations
Kyle Sheahan, Director of Athletics & Physical Education
Maya L., Emma V. and Sophie Z., Class of 2022
Stephanie Bloom, Head of Middle School
Karen Leavitt, Head of Lower School
Abby Aloni, Head of Early Childhood
Deanna McBeath, MS Science Teacher
Stephanie Bloom, Head of Middle School
Nir, BZ Shinshin
Dr. Sarah Fornero, Assistant Head of School
Abby Spalding, Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications
Beth Sanzenbacher, MS Science Instructional Leader
Lauren Ludwig, MS Math
Gili Sherman, MS Art Teacher
Sheila Schraber, Early Childhood Teacher
Jenna Adler, 1st Grade Teacher
Abby Aloni, Head of Early Childhood
Karen Leavitt, Head of Lower School
Stephanie Bloom, Head of Middle School
Shana Ryback, LS Art
Brandon Becker, Director of Performing Arts
Tommy Grogan, 2nd Grade Teacher
Yair Bernstein, MS Jewish Studies
Rachel Silverberg, 4th Grade Teacher
Gili Sherman, MS Art Teacher
Valentina Sorescu, MS Math Teacher
Rachel Ahitow and Kaitlyn McKenna, SK 108 Teachers
Charone Ousley, MS Jewish Studies
Andrea Raskin, Senior Kindergarten Teacher
Stephanie Bloom, Head of Middle School
Karen Leavitt, Head of Lower School
Abby Aloni, Head of Early Childhood
Tami Mizrachi, Nursery Teacher
Candice Brauer, Third Grade Teacher
Drew Lufrano, Class of 2022
Stephanie Bloom, Head of Middle School
Tina Bolte, MS Math Teacher
Candace Chesler, Director of Information Management
Tamara Mizrachi, Nursery Teacher
Stephanie Bloom, Head of Middle School
Abby Aloni, Head of Early Childhood
Karen Leavitt, Head of Lower School
Sarah Sweet, Middle School Social Worker
Ashley Iglow and Marthe Spizman, JK103 Teachers
Shosh Bernstein, MS Jewish Studies
Rachel Jury, Director of Jewish Studies
Tami Mizrachi, Nursery Teacher
Rebecca Bloom, Assistant Director of Admissions & Marketing
Kate Gorsky, MS Learning Specialist
Josh Mather, Instrumental Music Teacher
Julie Gelfond & Kelsey Gorelik, SK107 Teachers
Yair Bernstein, Middle School Jewish Studies Teacher
Gili Sherman, MS Art Teacher
Josh Mather, Instrumental Music Teacher
Jamie Wendt, 6th Grade Reading & Writing Teacher
Charone Ousley, 6th Grade Teacher
Charki Dunn, Director of Music
Stephanie Bloom, Head of Middle School
Karen Leavitt, Head of Lower School
Abby Aloni, Head of Early Childhood
Claire Winter, 5th Grade Teacher
Andy Hirt, Senior Kindergarten 110 Teacher
Sarah Lyon, 4th Grade Teacher
Division Heads
Joey Shapiro, 8th-Grade Team Leader
Leor Auerbach, Jennifer Goodman and Lindsay Yaffa, Fundraiser Committee
Rebecca Bloom, Assistant Director of Admissions and Marketing
Benje Casper, 3rd Grade Teacher
Tami Mizrachi, Nursery Teacher
Abigail Spalding, Marketing & Communications Manager
Jori Wineburgh, Nursery Teacher
Sheila Schraber, JK 105 Teacher
Dr. Fish Covers "Hadassah" Magazine, Register for the Creation of the State of Israel on December 14
Gary Weisserman, Head of School
Lori Deradoorian, 2nd Grade Teacher
Stephanie Bloom, Head of Middle School
Abby Aloni, Head of Early Childhood & Karen Leavitt, Head of Lower School
Gary Weisserman, Head of School
Rachel Ahitow & Kaitlyn McKenna, SK108
Johanna Thompson, 6th Grade Science
Andrea Raskin, Senior Kindergarten Teacher
Deanna McBeath, Middle School Science Teacher
Cezar Simeon, Lower School Science Teacher
Gary Weisserman, Head of School
Gary Weisserman, Head of School
Gili Sherman, Middle School Art Teacher
Alicia Levy, 4th Grade Teacher
Dani Steele, 8th-Grade Humanities
Nursery A & Nursery B
Early Childhood
Stephanie Bloom, Head of Middle School
Karen Leavitt, Head of Lower School
Abby Aloni, Head of Early Childhood
Eleanor Cory, Middle School Math
Lauren Ludwig, MS Math Teacher
Lydia Malkin, 3rd Grade Teacher
Marthe Spizman, JK103 Teacher
Rena Grosser, EC Teacher
Ms. Barak & Ms. Ousley, 6th Grade Teachers
Kelsey Gorelick & Julie Gelfond, SK107
Stephanie Bloom, Head of Middle School
Karen Leavitt, Head of Lower School
Abby Aloni, Head of Early Childhood
Marley Kotler, 2nd Grade Teacher
Rena Grosser, Early Childhood Teacher
Jenny Einberger, Middle School Humanities Teacher
Karen Leavitt, Head of Lower School
Abby Aloni, Head of Early Childhood
Bene Lederer, First Grade Teacher
Abigail Spalding
Division Heads
Abigail Spalding
Division Heads
Riva Cohen, Early Childhood Teacher
Brian Barasch, Director of Marketing & Communications
Abigail Spalding, Marketing & Communications Manager
Lori Deradoorian, 2nd Grade Teacher
Brandon Becker, Director of Performing Arts
Joey Shapiro, 8th-Grade Teacher & Team Leader
Lauren Ludwig, 7th Grade Teacher
Nomi Fertman, Lower School Teacher
Ashley Igloo, JK103 Teacher
Karen Leavitt, Head of Lower School
Stephanie Bloom, Head of Middle School
Marthe Spizman, Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Dr. Jeff Ellison & Gili Sherman, MS Faculty
Lydia Malkin, Third Grade Teacher
Kyle Sheahan, Director of Athletics & Physical Education
Stephanie Bloom, Head of Middle School
Amy Heller
PTC & JEFF
Kyle Sheahan, Director of Athletics & Physical Education
Andrea Raskin, SK Teacher
Stephanie Bloom, Head of Middle School
Karen Leavitt, Head of Lower School
Abigail Spalding, Marketing & Communications Manager
Rachel Jury, Head of Jewish Studies, Hagit Lewis, Head of Jewish Life & Learning
Claire Winter, Middle School Teacher
Stephanie Bloom, Head of Middle School
Yelena Spector, Special Operations Manager for the Office of the Head of Schoo
Rena Citrin, Library Director
Abigail Spalding, Marketing & Communications Manager
Karen Raviv, PTC
Abigail Spalding, Marketing & Communications Manager
Abigail Spalding, Marketing & Communications Manager
Hagit Lewis, Director of Jewish Life
Doug Davis, MS Teacher
Abigail Spalding, Marketing & Communications Manager
Lori Silverman, PTC
Tamar Jacoby, PTC
Gary Weisserman, Head of School
Rebecca Bloom, Admissions Associate
Rachel Charlip, Assistant Director of Development
Rebecca Bloom, Admissions Associate
Tami Mizrachi, Nursery Teacher
Lauren El-Mofty, Director of Student Services
Audris Wong, Chief Executive Officer
Shosh Bernstein, 8th-Grade Teacher
Sarah Lyon, 4th-Grade Teacher
Gili Sherman, MS Art Teacher
Rachel Charlip, Assistant Director of Development
Tamar Jacoby, PTC
Mara Rubin, Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Beth Sanzenbacher, MS Science Teacher
Davida Carter-Wexler, PTC
Genna Guttman, PTC
Lindsey Elliott, Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Alison Marsh, 1st Grade Teacher
Nursery A & B Teachers
Merritt DeWitt, PTC
Tami Mizrachi, Nursery Teacher
Charki Dunn, Director of Music
Josh Mather, MS Music Teacher
PTC & JEFF
PTC Yad B'Yad Committee
Charki Dunn, Director of Music
Emily Raisher, SK Teacher
Bracha Dror, LS Jewish Studies Teacher
Elana Tennenbaum, PTC President
Danny Goodman, VP Student Council
PTC Yad B'Yad Committee
Stephanie Bloom, Head of Middle School
Karen Leavitt, Head of Lower School
Abby Aloni, Head of Early Childhood
Yair Bernstein, MS Jewish Studies Teacher
Riva Cohen & Ashley Iglow, JK Teachers
Noemi Fertman, Jewish Studies Teacher
Mali Barak, Jewish Studies & Hebrew Teacher
Jenny Einberger, MS Humanities Teacher
Alicia Levy, 4th-Grade Teacher
Stephanie Bloom, Head of Middle School
Brandon Becker, Performing Arts Director
Abby Aloni, Head of Early Childhood
Ashley Iglow & Marthe Spizman, JK Teachers
Gili Sherman, Art Teacher
Karen Leavitt, Head of Lower School
Karen Leavitt, Head of Lower School
Jenna Adler, Lower School Teacher
Marisa Fujinaka & Julie Gelfond, JK107 Teachers
Tommy Grogan, 2nd Grade Teacher
Brandon Becker, Performing Arts Director
Yair Bernstein, MS Teacher
Jeff Ellison, 8th-Grade History Teacher
Brandon Becker, Performing Arts Director
Charki Dunn, Director of Music
Diana Levich, LS Jewish Studies Teacher
Tina Bolte, Middle School Math Teacher
Jori Wineburgh, Nursery Teacher
Yair Bernstein, 7th-Grade Teacher
Miri Allali, 2nd-Grade Hebrew and Jewish Studies Teacher
Lindsey Elliot & Marthe Spizman, JK104 Teachers
Rachel Ahitow & Kaitlyn McKenna, SK108 Teachers
Benje Casper, 3rd Grade Teacher
Dr. Jeff Ellison, 8th-Grade History Teacher
Rena Grosser, Early Childhood Teacher
Beth Sanzenbacher, Science Instructional Leader
Beth Sanzenbacher, Science Instructional Leader
Charki Dunn, Music Teacher
Tommy Grogan, 2nd Grade Teacher
Jenny Eingerger, Humanities Teacher
Shana Ryback, Art Teacher
Sheila Schraber, Early Childhood Teacher
Abby Aloni, Head of Early Childhood
Karen Leavitt, Head of Lower School
Abby Aloni, Head of Early Childhood
Stephanie Bloom, Head of Middle School
Rena Citrin, Library Director
Rena Citrin, Library Director
Noemi Fertman, Lower School Jewish Studies Teacher
Rena Grosser, Early Childhood Teacher
Lauren Ludwig, Middle School Math Teacher
Yair Bernstein, MS Hebrew and Jewish Studies
Stephanie Bloom, Head of Middle School
Bonnie Gamze, Lower School Social Worker
Marley Kotler, 2nd-Grade General Studies Teacher
Jaclyn Freitag, Nursery Teacher