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!
Lena Fishman
Executive Director at the Golda Meir House Museum.
Lena is also on the board of the Rocky Mountain Jewish Historical Society, and this year she is receiving their Community Leadership Award. She is also the president of The Denver Kehillah, and a current Voices for Good Fellow.
Where did you grow up?
Denver, CO.
What is your favorite dessert?
Fruit cobbler.
What’s one thing you own that you should really throw out?
20 year-old hiking boots.
What did you want to be when you were growing up?
Vulcanologist.
What’s the most used app on your phone? (Be honest!)
Facebook.
What’s your favorite movie?
School of Rock.
Keva or kavanah?
Kavanah.
If you could only celebrate one Jewish holiday, which one would it be?
Sukkot.
What’s the best thing a student has ever said to you?
Before I entered the world of museum education, I was a special education teacher. I once worked with a struggling student that spent most of elementary school hiding under his desk. Fifteen years later he is now a thriving college student working on getting a degree in history and he serves as the Golda Meir House Museum student intern! Every week he reaches out to me to ask what HE can do to support me!
What’s your favorite part about being a Jewish educator?
Creating opportunities for learners to find a connection in their own story to the story of the Jewish people.
