Meet Our Team

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Cantor Barbara Haimowitz

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​Availability:
​Sundays 9-5
Mondays -Thursdays 3-9pm

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Cantor Barbara is an expert in training students for Bar/Bat Mitzvah and in all things music and Jewish music.  Each student, whether in the prayers course or the Bar/Bat Mitzvah course is provided with individualized attention and either a binder of materials or an accessible digital DropBox of materials.  Cantor Barbara makes each student and their learning a priority to prepare them to be both a lifelong student of prayer and a pro T'fillah leader on their special day.  Cantor Barbara is also available to meet in person in Manhattan for tutoring.

Dr. Cindy Dolgin

Availability: 
Sundays 8-11:30am
Wednesdays 3:30-7pm
​Thursdays 3:30-6pm

Dr. Cindy Dolgin has been teaching Hebrew language and Judaic studies as well as English literature and writing to children and adults ever since she was a teenager.  After graduating from the U. of Michigan (Go Blue!!), living in Tel Aviv, and working in Hi-tech, she returned to New York and to Jewish education, earning a Master's Degree from the Jewish Theological Seminary and a Doctorate from Columbia University. In addition to teaching, Dr. D. (that’s what most kids call her) has also been a K-8 Judaic studies principal, lower school division head, and K-12 Head of School at Jewish day schools in the New York area. Most of all, Dr. D loves working one-on-one with all kinds of kids, getting to know them, learning about the zillions of ideas, facts, and interests that make each child unique and fabulous, and connecting them with the language of the Jewish people and thousands of fascinating Jewish facts, ideas, and stories. With Dr. D, learning is deep and time flies. Dr. Dolgin teaches all courses offered by Hebrew Home Page on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 6:30 PM.

Naava Weiner

Tal Schabes

Availability:
Sundays  8am-9pm
Mondays and Tuesdays until 9pm
Wednesdays 3-6:30pm
Saturday nights--- ask me about them!

​I'm an Israeli who grew up in a clergy household, immersed in a Jewish way of life. I am fully fluent in Hebrew, both Modern and Biblical, and am more than familiar with Israeli and American Jewish culture. I delight in finding ways of engaging my students and helping them fall in love with their heritage.  I tailor teaching methods to each student individually. In addition, I have experience working with students with special needs (dyslexia, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder). Whatever their challenges, I will work with your student to ensure that your educational goals are met.

Naama Potok

Availability: 
Sundays 11:30-5pm; 7-9pm
Mondays 5-9 pm
Tuesdays 3-6pm; 7-9pm
Wednesdays   3-4:30pm; 6-9pm
​Thursdays 3-5:30pm; 6:30-9pm

Naama has over three decades of experience tutoring children, teens, college students, and adults.  She has created curricula, taught Hebrew and English Language and Literature, History and Jewish History, Primary Sources, Liturgy, Bar and Bat Mitzvah. 
Naama has extensive experience working with individuals of varying learning modalities inclusive of ADHD, ADD, and Executive Functioning.
​Naama is a professional actress, is fluent in Hebrew, and is available to teach Hebrew Home Page,  JJ Connect, and Off The Bimah  students.
Availability: 
Sundays  6-11am; 11:30-5pm
Mondays until 4:30pm
Tuesdays-Thursdays until 5pm


I'm Tal!  ​(They/ them)
I've been teaching via HHP for nearly a decade and recently completed my master's degree in plant ecology. I enjoy teaching Hebrew with a personal touch, and I especially love preparing students for their B. Mitzvah/ coming of age, since I taught myself to read Torah when I was 18 and find it fun and rewarding. I enjoy preparing students for their special day with Off the Bima!




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