RABBI Raymond Beyda
Rosh Yeshiva

Rabbi Raymond Beyda is a graduate of Magen David Yeshiva elementary school, Yeshiva of Flatbush High School and Brooklyn College with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in English and Political Science. He then attended New Yok University law school. His semicha was attained through study and service with our community’s Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Baruch Ben Haim a”h. He has published a book on self- improvement titled “One Minute with Yourself”. 

His business career doubled with years of teaching Torah to the men and women of or community. His recordings span the globe and created a demand for his live lectures around the country and the world. 

His ability to communicate with members of our community allowed him to contribute to the Ahi Ezer Torah center. He then established the Shaare Zion Torah Center which has become the standard for all to emulate. 

In 2012 he shifted his talents to educating community children. As Rosh Yeshiva of a boy's yeshiva he grew the school by establishing a girls' division as well as a boy's high school. Rabbi Beyda's success at building community organizations to accommodate our growth continues at Ahi Ezer Yeshiva.

Rabbi Beyda’s vision of fulfillment and success for all our students is one we know he will succeed in making a reality.

MRS. GOLDA M. WINEGARTEN
JUDAIC STUDIES PRINCIPAL

Mrs Golda M. Winegarten has over 25 years of experience in the field of education. After graduating Beth Jacob Teachers College, her teaching career began at Ahi Ezer Yeshiva. Five years later she accepted the position of Principal at the Bay Ridge Jewish Center, while pursuing her degree in administrative education at Touro College. Her devotion to the school remained strong, as she ran a weekly Saturday night club for her former students. In 2004, Mrs. Winegarten returned to Ahi Ezer as our Judaic Studies Principal, determined to use her experience to upgrade the curriculum and bring the school to its cutting edge. Mrs. Winegarten continued her educational and leadership training through the Yesod Maaleh Principal’s training program, and networks with the leading principals of our community at the yearly Torah Umesorah Principals Convention. Educating her second generation of Ahi Ezer students Mrs. Winegarten has raised the bar while retaining the trademark warmth that Ahi Ezer is known for.

MRS. Rivka Weitzner
SECULAR STUDIES PRINCIPAL

Mrs. Rivka Weitzner (Ullmann) joined Ahi Ezer with 22 years’ experience teaching math at Magen David Yeshiva high school. In addition to teaching children, Mrs. Weitzner is proficient in teacher training and development. Her teacher training skills were developed at two professional development services, Catapult and Higher School. Mrs. Weitzner also has trained in Collaborative Problem Solving which focuses on building healthy relationships with kids and teaching them the skills they need to succeed in school and life. Rivka has worked with students facing challenges for the last 10 years and feels that every student can succeed if there is someone who cares for and believes in them. 

MRS. LUCY HASSOUN
SECULAR STUDIES ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 

Mrs. Lucy Hassoun joins the Ahi Ezer family after many years of experience in the classroom. She has been head teacher for the younger division for many years and is a strong believer in a “hands on approach”. As a young and energetic morah, she has great success with teaching children how to read. 

Mrs. Hassoun learned her skills at the Seminary Lemorot. She has earned her education degree at American International University. 

Her love and care for each child is what makes each one thrive. Her focus is to help students to grow into young adults and empower them to be leaders of our community. The student’s success is Mrs. Hassoun’s greatest satisfaction.

MS. ESTY SCHORR
JUDAIC STUDIES ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Miss Esther Schorr is currently the Assistant Principal and Service Coordinator for the Judaic Studies department of Ahi Ezer Yeshiva. She comes to Ahi Ezer with over 25 years of experience in the field of education. Her expertise in supervising and implementing the curriculum enables our students to achieve academic excellence. She believes that each and every student can be successful when given the right tools. Miss Schorr received her teacher’s certification from Seminar Yerushalayim, Bachelor’s degree in education from Empire State College and is currently in Adelphi University pursuing an MSW. She has held positions at Shaare Torah Elementary and YDE girls’ school.

MRS. ROSE LATI
DIVISION HEAD, PRE-SCHOOL

Rose Lati is the Educational Director of our early childhood division. She holds a Masters Degree from Long Island University and a Certificate of Clinical Competence as a speech and language pathologist with specialization in early childhood development. In addition to working with students with speech and language disabilities, she has served as the Early Childhood Educational Director for five years. Her teaching certificate includes a bi-lingual extension & has special expertise in the development of literacy skills in children, in accordance with the NYS PKFCC. She ensures that the program aligns its goals with the NYS PKFCC & that the program meaningfully advances positive outcomes for children & families. She welcomes each student as her own child in the program, and takes pride in every student's personal accomplishments. 

SECULAR STUDIES

Ahi Ezer's secular studies curriculum is aligned to New York State Standards. 

 Our Ahi Ezer enhancements include, a four year computer skills curriculum to teach our girls how to touch type and how to productively use Microsoft Office programs. We also offer a course in Sephardic History in conjunction with the Sephardic Heritage Museum. Math and English Language arts are stressed. Experienced instructors in these subjects insure developmental achievement commensurate with every girl's abilities. Honors Math classes offer our students the opportunity to earn High School credit while attending elementary school

JUDAIC STUDIES

Ahi Ezer’s Judaic Studies curriculum is geared to creating lifelong learners and educational growth by providing a warm and caring environment. We aim to instill in our girls a love for rigorous learning while cultivating responsibility, respect and perseverance.

Our Chumash and Navi programs are aligned with the JSAT/Lhavin Ulehaskil Hebrew- language skills based curriculum, enabling our students to become independent learners. We administer the JSAT assessment exams in both the fifth and eighth grades which are data driven, assisting us in continuously upgrading our curriculum.

Ahi Ezer girls graduate with an appreciation for their inherent worth as Bnot Yisroel as well as pride in their heritage and Sephardic culture.

HONORS PROGRAM

We offer Math Honors as well as Ivrit Honors with intentions of allowing each girl to achieve academic excellence. 

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Ahi Ezer is a member of CIJE's STEM program, bringing hands-on experiential learning to the classroom. With the new Successmaker program, grades 1-4 work on individualized English and Math skills on their brand new Chrome Books. Upcoming for 8th grade is an interactive digital course on the history of Jerusalem.

Our extracurricular program is an integral part of our curriculum, where students experience the chagim, middot, hessed, Shabbat and mitzvot in an exciting and meaningful way. Through our Shabbatons, chagigot, trips and contests, we make sure every child has an opportunity to shine both in and out of the classroom. 

EARLY CHILDHOOD / PRE-SCHOOL DIVISION

At Ahi Ezer Early Childhood, our goal is to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment for our little learners that will ultimately enable them to acquire learning and problem solving skills; become independent life-long thinkers; and prepare them to successfully transition to elementary school, and beyond, and become contributing members of society. Our program is geared towards skill based learning, nurturing core skill development including, social and emotional development where children will develop the emotional competence and ability to form positive relationships at home, school and in the community; cognition and knowledge of the world where children will learn and understand the world around them; approaches to learning; physical development and health and their ability to engage in daily physical activities; and communication, language and pre-literacy where children will understand, create and communicate effectively and expand their verbal and reading readiness skills. What is unique about our program is that we ensure that all children have a rich and varied learning experience that prepares them for success in school and lays the foundation for college and career readiness. We establish strong and effective partnerships & relationships with families. We help children develop a desire to learn and encourage curiosity and creativity through the development of cognitive skills and utilization of mathematical and scientific thinking as well as higher order thinking. Our Interdisciplinary Units of Study uses developmentally appropriate practices, based on child development principles and supports children's natural desire to learn. Here at Ahi Ezer Early Childhood, every student has a voice, with individuals care and respect and expected to reach for the stars!