The Jewish LearningWorks team put together ten questions, designed to open a window into the life of the educators in our communities. Dive in to get to know who they are, be surprised, inspired, or both!
Amanda Schwartz
Family Life Director at Judaism Your Way, and Voices for Good Fellow.
Where did you grow up?
Centennial, CO.
What is your favorite dessert?
Brownie sundae.
What’s one thing you own that you should really throw out?
CDs since I have no way of listening to them at this point.
What did you want to be when you were growing up?
A rabbi.
What’s the most used app on your phone? (Be honest!)
Google maps.
What’s your favorite movie?
Princess Bride.
Keva or kavanah?
Normally I would say kavanah but lately I’ve been leaning into keva.
If you could only celebrate one Jewish holiday, which one would it be?
Shabbat.
What’s the best thing a student has ever said to you?
“You’re the GOAT.”
What’s your favorite part about being a Jewish educator?
Getting to show my students how amazing Judaism is and having them reflect that reminder back on me.
