Faculty

Leadership Team

Rabbi Moshe Rubinson
Executive Director

Rabbi Moshe Rubinson has been involved in chinuch for most of his adult life. He served as a teacher, mentor and principal in Oholei Torah for the past 16 years. He brings with him a passion for authentic chassidishe chinuch and much valuable experience. Rabbi Rubinson is responsible for leading the moisad and driving the school’s vision and growth.

Rabbi Shmuel Dechter
Dean

With close to 35 years of experience as principal and administrator of ULY, Rabbi Dechter is uniquely qualified to serve as Dean and Director of Development of our new school. He is widely regarded for his passion for education, warmth toward the students and deep relationships with the school’s parent body. Rabbi Dechter is responsible for seeing the new school into the future, spearheading alumni engagement projects, establishing a community development program and overseeing fundraising initiatives.

Principals

Rabbi Menachem Lifshitz
Principal

Meet Rabbi Menachem Lifshitz: With over 7 years of diverse educational experience, Rabbi Lifshitz brings a wealth of expertise to our school. His journey, spanning roles from classroom assistant to classroom teacher and assistant principal, reflects his deep commitment to effective education. Infused with an infectious enthusiasm for learning and a profound passion for Chassidishe Varemkeit, Rabbi Lifshitz uplifts our school with a dynamic educational spirit.

As the overseer of our curriculum, Rabbi Lifshitz ensures a seamless alignment with our objectives. His role in maintaining a positive student environment underscores his dedication to fostering respect. Moreover, his commitment to involving parents and the community reinforces our school’s ties with its stakeholders. Meticulous in detail, Rabbi Lifshitz actively supports the implementation of school policies, contributing to the streamlined functioning of our institution.

Rabbi Menachem Lifshitz personifies the values and zeal that enrich our educational approach, making him an invaluable cornerstone of our school.

Rabbi Mendy Steinmetz
Assistant Principal

Before joining our team, Rabbi Mendy Steinmetz, was an assistant principal at Darchai Menachem. His work in the field of special education gives him unique insight into the mechanics of student learning. This knowledge, together with is focus on nurturing warm and caring relationships stands at the center of his work as a mechanech. As assistant principal, Rabbi Steinmetz works with the leadership team to develop and implement the values of intentional chinuch.

Administrative Team

Rabbi Zalmy Chesny
Administrator

Mrs. Naomi Dayan
Administrative Manager

Curriculum and Programs

Rabbi Aryeh Gurewitz

Curriculum Director

Rabbi Avraham Gorman

Program Director

Rabbi Yoni Sarue
Development Office

Rabbi Yoni Sarue MSEd. joined our school community for the 2023/4 school year; Rabbi Sarue brings his expertise to elevate our parent communication, grant writing, event planning, community outreach, and school marketing efforts in perfect harmony with our school’s mission and vision. With a decade-long dedication to education, Rabbi Sarue has journeyed from teacher assistant and teacher to principal and special education coordinator at Darchai Menachem. We are excited to have his wealth of experience enriching the growth and development of our school.