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!
Ben Lieberman
Assistant Director of Youth Education at Congregation Beth Sholom. Also works at the Brandeis School of San Francisco.
Where did you grow up?
Irvine, CA.
What is your favorite dessert?
Ice cream.
What’s one thing you own that you should really throw out?
My old camp t-shirts.
What did you want to be when you were growing up?
A teacher.
What’s the most used app on your phone? (Be honest!)
Spotify! Or Safari.
What’s your favorite movie?
Cool runnings.
Keva or kavanah?
Katanas.
If you could only celebrate one Jewish holiday, which one would it be?
Passover.
What’s the best thing a student has ever said to you?
I want to be a teacher just like you one day.
What’s your favorite part about being a Jewish educator?
To me it’s my form of practice and prayer.
