Abby Fisher
OJE Teacher
This is my second year teaching OJE at KI! It is so fun being part of OJE as it’s also the program I participated in as a student years ago. I love to spend my free time surfing and reading!
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Adam Jacobsen
On-Site Teacher
I am ecstatic to be back as a teacher at KI this year! I am a fourth year student at UCLA studying history. Outside of that, I love performing in and watching musicals, building legos, and cycling.
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Alex Perelman
KITT Leader
I'm delighted to be teaching at KI and leading a KITT group. I look forward to meeting my new students. I taught high school English, mentored teachers, and recently completed a doctoral program in Educational Leadership for Social Justice. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, practicing yoga, reading books, traveling, and walking our beloved labradoodle. I can't live without: chocolate!
Ally Heller
On-Site Teacher
This is my fourth year working in the JEC. I am a born and raised Valley (San Fernando Valley) Girl who is about to start my eleventh year teaching. This is my fifth year at KI and I love this community and both the ECC and JEC. My passions include gardening, sewing and hanging with my cats.
Avi Keysar
On-Site Teacher
I am really excited to get started with KI this year. I am a third year Cognitive Science Major at UCLA, and my hobbies include magic tricks, baseball, and carpool karaoke. Can't wait to meet everyone!
Beatrix Heard
OJE Teacher
My name is Bea and this is my first year at KI as an OJE teacher! I am currently at USC, where I study Anthropology and Urban Planning. I am passionate about Jewish community, and in my spare time, I enjoy traveling and learning new languages.
Ben Bleefeld
On-Site Teacher
This will be my second year teaching at KI. I am in the post baccalaureate Premedical Program at USC. I am from Philadelphia and I am a massive Philadelphia sports fan. I graduated from Columbia University with two degrees in astrophysics and bible. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends, going to the beach, and cooking.
Carly Blau
On Site Teacher
I am so excited to be starting my first year teaching at KI. Outside of KI, I am currently a fifth grade teacher but have taught grades 4 through 7. In my free time, I love to play with my two golden retrievers, watch tv, and read a good book!
Daniella Wodnicki 
KITT Advisor
This is my eighth year teaching at KI and I will be leading a KITT group. In my spare time I love to paint, craft, and explore the outdoors.
Debbie Dreiman
Hebrew Tutor
This is my thirteenth year teaching at KI. I am so excited to teach second and third grade this year. When I am not at KI I love to be with my family, cooking, and going on vacations. I can’t wait to meet all of my new students this year.
Elise Benveniste
On-Site Teacher
I am thrilled to be continuing as both a ECC and JEC teacher this year! I love doing art with our students, especially creating beautiful Judaica that you would be thrilled to have on your table or mantle.
Ella Zarrow 
OJE Teacher
My name is Ella Zarrow and I am a second-year law and history student at USC! KI has always been a home for me and I am thrilled to give back through my time teaching at OJE! In my free time I love hiking, going to the beach, and spending time with my family!
Finn Karish
OJE Teacher
This is my first year teaching at KI. It will be awesome to experience OJE again, but now as a teacher! I am a second year History and Economics major at UCLA, and I love soccer, cars, and being active.
Gabe Smallson
Hebrew Tutor
My name is Gabe and it is my first year here at KI. I could not be more excited to meet you all! Feel free to chat with me about sports, TV, dogs, and whatever else you might need to help you with your Jewish journey!
Gili Beeri 
7th Grade Teacher
Hebrew Tutor
I am thrilled to be starting my twentieth year with KI, and my fifth year as a KI Hebrew tutor. Outside of teaching and tutoring, I love to spend time with my family, work out, read and travel. I'm Looking forward to another wonderful year!
Hannah Bahena
KITT Leader
I've worked at KI for over 6 years! I love being part of this community and watching our young people explore and cultivate their unique Jewish identities.
Hannah Engel 
Hebrew Tutor
I graduated from UCLA, and this will be my fifth year at KI. I'm looking forward to getting to know and learning with my students this year. In my free time I enjoy hiking, spinning, and trying new restaurants around LA.
Ilan Berdy
OJE Teacher
Hebrew Tutor
This is my fourth year teaching at OJE, and I am beyond excited! I am a third year Mechanical Engineering major at UCLA, and some of my hobbies include rock climbing, snowboarding, and solo traveling.
Ilana Rabin
Hebrew Tutor
I am thrilled to be starting my tenth year with KI. Outside of tutoring and teaching, I love to cook, work out, listen to podcasts, and play with my puppy, Linus. Looking forward to another wonderful year!
Jade Linder
On-Site Teacher
I am so excited for my first year teaching at KI! I can't wait to be a part of the community and get to know you all. When I am not at KI, I am in an MFT graduate program studying to become a therapist. In my free time, I love spending time at the beach, making jewelry, and reading about all things psychology!
Jeffrey Baldinger
Hebrew Tutor
This is my eleventh year at KI and I will be tutoring Hebrew this year. In my spare time I love going on hikes. I am looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new students and teaching them Hebrew.
Keith
Belinfante-Burns
On-Site Teacher
My name is Keith and in addition to being KI's B'nai Mitzvah Coordinator, I am so excited to be teaching in the JEC this year as well. When I'm not at KI I enjoy listening and singing along to music, hanging out with my friends and playing video games.
Lauren Jane Lev
Sunday Teacher
Hebrew Tutor
My name is Lauren Jane and I've been working at KI since 2007! The rare times I'm not at KI, you can find me in a comedy club, seeing live music, boxing, at a Dodger game, riding my bike or eating Mexican food with friends! I look forward to continuing to tutor in Hebrew!
Marley Adler
On-Site Teacher
This is my first year teaching at KI and I can’t wait to connect with all of the students and families in the community! I am a fourth year at UCLA studying Psychology. Outside of the classroom, I love to spend my time teaching yoga, exploring new farmers markets, and hanging out with friends and family!
Maya Beeri Feldman
On-Site Teacher and Hebrew Tutor
I’m excited to begin my first year teaching at KI! I’m thrilled for the opportunity to once more participate in this wonderful community. In my free time I love reading, writing, and hanging out with my friends and cats.
Natalie McClure
On-Site Teacher
This is my first year working at KI, and I will be an OJE teacher! I was born and raised in Corrales, New Mexico, and am entering my third year of USC’s policy track in the Environmental Studies B.S. program with minors in Neuroscience and French Language. I have always found educational programs to be the most fulfilling work, and I look forward to getting more involved with the KI community!
Rachael Stone
Hebrew Tutor
This is my twelfth year working at KI and I am excited to be back as a Hebrew tutor. In my spare time I love practicing meditation and yoga.
Rebecca Freund
Hebrew Tutor
This is my nineteenth year working at KI. I am so excited to be back teaching Hebrew.
Rina Weil 
-On-Site Teacher
-Hebrew Tutor
This is my eighth year working at KI. My favorite part about being Jewish is celebrating holidays with my family. I am looking forward to a great year.
Roy Gantz 
OJE Teacher
I'm super excited to start my first year at OJE! I'm a senior at USC studying Public Relations, Theatre, and Songwriting. I am also a native Hebrew speaker!Outside of OJE, I love performing, trying new places to eat, and playing video games.
Shiloh Gonsky
OJE Teacher
This is my first year at KI! I am a senior at USC studying music, and I am originally from Brooklyn, NY. In my spare time I love going to the beach, seeing live music, and hiking.
Sophia Toubian
-OJE Teacher
This is my fourth year working at KI and I’m so excited to be back! I am a UCLA graduate pursuing my PhD in Data Science. In my spare time I love to read, hike, surf, and skate!
Starline Hodge
-OJE Teacher
This is my fifth year with KI and I'm excited to be at OJE again! In my spare time, I love drawing, making stickers, photography, and exploring new places.