Teachers - Sunday School

Vladimir Foygelman :: Principal

Graduated with Master degree at Kiev State University of Arts and institute of Jewish education and leadership "Melitz" in Israel. Launched and developed the first in Soviet Union Jewish children's dance group “Yomtev”/"Holiday". Organized and launched Jewish programs, seminars, organizations and movements in Ukraine. In 1995 Vladimir opened Sunday Jewish Art school in Kiev, as a part of Israeli Informational Center at the Embassy of Israel to Ukraine .  In 2005 launched Center “Makor" in Boston, Massachusetts.

Ilana Medvedovskaya :: Educational Director

Graduated Michlala Jerusalem College for Women and Hebrew University School of Social work. Ilana combines work at the field of Jewish education with successful private practice as the psychotherapist. She worked as the Jewish educator as a variety of settings including Joint and Jewish Agency. Tought Hebrew abd Jewish subject at Jewish Day Schools and Sunday Schools.

Svetlana Moldavski :: Teacher, Choir & Kindergarten subjects

Majored in Musical Education in Yoshkar-Ola. Obtained position of a concertmaster at the Shketan theatre. In 1990 relocated to Israel. After graduation from the State Educational College at Tel-Aviv as majoring in music education. Svetlana worked in public schools and in preschools. Taught organ, piano, keyboard.

During our music lessons we sing Russian and Jewish songs, play percussion instruments, listen classical music. By singing songs the children develop musical skills such as proper intonation, rhythm, and musical memory. In addition we are also developing the child's vocabulary and knowledge of the surrounding world. t is very entertaining for the children as they interact with each other and engage in musical activities together.

Светлана Молдавская - Авторская программа музыкальных занятий

Polina Dorosinskaya :: Teacher, Art

Hello! My name is Polina Dorosinskaya. I’m an art teacher. Currently I’m UMASS Lowell Fine Art & Web Design major student. I started to paint when I was a 7 year old girl, and since that time I knew I would stay with it forever. Painting makes you happier, it lets your emotions be free in a very creative way, which brings a great sublimation of all the feeling you have inside. Therefore, you start learning a new skill in which you’re able to achieve an incredible level.

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Alina Merzdov :: Bar/Bat Mitzvah Program

Alina Merzdov joined our school last year.  Ms. Merzdov graduated from NYU with the Bachelor's Degree in teaching Hebrew as a foreign language.  While working on her degree, Alina took a number of Hebrew language courses at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Ms. Merzdov received her Master's degree in Education and Special Education from Touro College, New-York. She is MA certified educator in the Hebrew language and Special Education who has worked in a variety f public and private school settings in New York City and Boston. Alina knows how to give informative and engaging lessons as well as offer a great range of activities in the classroom depending on ndividual learning styles of the students.