Leadership
Administrative Team
Board of Directors
Heschel is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of a dedicated and diversified group of individuals committed to the school's mission and goals. The Board is responsible for the financial stability and the financial future of the school while engaging in strategic planning.
2025-2026 Board of Directors - Executive Committee
| President | Melanie Cohen |
| Executive VP | Eric Goren ('98) |
| Past President | Doran Tajkef |
| VP Development | Malkie Rodin |
| VP Facilities | Richard Darwish |
| VP Marketing | Jeff Skobin |
| VP Finance | Matt Windisch |
| Secretary | Barbra Neinstein |
| Head of School | Larry Kligman ('85) |
2025-2026 Board of Directors
| Melanie Cohen | Danny Heyman | |
| Richard Darwish | Michael Miller | |
| Adam Frank* | Barbra Neinstein | |
| Becky Gitig | Malkie Rodin | |
| Ricardo Goldberg | Kim Schwarz | |
| Eric Goren ('98) | Jeff Skobin | |
| Jan Goren | Doran Tajkef | |
| Romi Goren | Marcy Tajkef ('93)* | |
| Leslie Heilbron | Jordan Ulch* | |
| Matt Windisch |
*Denotes new board member
Parent Organization Board
Through its activities, the Parent Organization facilitates social interaction among families, supports parent education events, hosts programs throughout the school year, and raises additional financial support for school endeavors. Every Heschel parent is a member of the Parent Organization and is encouraged to participate. Events such as the New Family Mentor Program, Challah Bake, Heschel Boutique, Mitzvah Day, and Bingo, encourage our families to develop and strengthen friendships, and provide opportunities for both students and parents to socialize and give back to the greater community.
2025-2026 Parent Organization - Executive Committee
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President |
Romi Goren |
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Executive Vice President |
Galit Mantell |
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Financial Vice President |
Elissa Windisch |
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Corresponding and Recording Secretary |
Jessica Skobin |
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Vice Presidents of Public Relations |
Jamie Assouline (’98) |
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Vice Presidents of Religious School Events |
Natalie Saparzadeh (’93) |
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Vice Presidents of School Operations |
Leslie Cox |
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Vice Presidents of Special School Events |
Estee Bergmann (’96) |
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Vice Presidents of Volunteer Development |
Stephanie Heyman |
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Vice Presidents of Ways and Means |
Melissa Darwish |
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Immediate Past President |
Marcy Tajkef (’93) |
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Member at Large |
Melanie Cohen |