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Began 6th Grade at a Jewish Day School
I started school at a public primary school and was then moved to a Jewish Day School when my Mom found me hiding my Hebrew School textbook from my friends. -
Bat Mitzvah
I realized how much it was to be Jewish with my friends! -
Youth Movement Mini-Machaneh
Youth Movement activities became a central part of my life - I loved the people and the activities! I couldn't get enough of my Jewishness! -
Began studying a bachelor's degree in Jewish Studies
I began studying Jewish Studies as a major with a fantastic rabbi as my teacher (his son is now the chief rabbi of the UK)! -
Visited Israel for the first time
Joined a group of young adults to spend time on kibbutz and traveling around Israel for three months. -
Married my bashert
We reconnected after spending about 13 years apart. -
First Hebrew teaching job
I was employed at a Reform Temple which became my life for ten years! Loved every minute - I did family education, subsitute teaching and regular Hebrew/Judaic Studies instruction. -
Began teaching at Hillel Community Day School
I taught Kindergarten Judaic Studies for five beautiful years! -
Began working as PJ Library and family education coordinator at the Jewish Federation
This is my current job and I love it!! -
Began studying a Master's degree in Jewish Education at Hebrew College
BEST thing I ever did (besides marrying my husband and having my two children)!