staff
The Staff of SAJES is recognized for their broad range of knowledge and expertise in the field of Jewish education and for their accessibility. We encourage you to contact us at 631.462.8600 for help, advice, support or consultation.
Deborah Friedman, Executive Director
dfriedman@sajes.org
Penny Cohen, Executive Assistant
pcohen@sajes.org
Shellie Dickstein, Coordinator of Educational Services, Dir. of Family Education
sdickstein@sajes.org
Suri Jacknis, Director of Professional Learning; Morasha Director
sjacknis@sajes.org
Susan Remick Topek, Director of Early Childhood Education and Library Services
srtopek@sajes.org
Rabbi Tracy Kaplowitz,
Coordinator, ENGAJE Long Island; Community Rabbi-In-Residence
tkaplowitz@sajes.org
Shariee Calderone, Coordinator for Family Education and Outreach
scalderone@sajes.org
Lauren Chizner, Coordinator of Resources and School Services
lchizner@sajes.org
Beth Finger, Teen Services Coordinator
bfinger@sajes.org
Sherry Gutes, Director or Communications
sgutes@sajes.org
Debra Hollander, Office Assistant
dhollander@sajes.org
Aviva Schwartz, Coordinator, Israel Education
aschwartz@sajes.org
Suzy Tavolacci, Coordinator for SAJES Teen Action Project (TAP)
stavolacci@sajes.org
Janet Zimmerman, SAJES Re-Imagine Consultant
jzimmerman@sajes.org
J Learn
Mallory Probert, J Learn Director
proberm@ujafedny.org
Beverly Wachtel. Assistant Director, J Learn
wachtelb@ujafedny.org
Suzanne Bruey, Associate Director, J Learn
brueys@ujafedny.org








