Meira Leah Morgenstern

Shifman__Meira.JPGMeira Leah grew up in Miami Beach and moved to the Valley Village community in 2011. She completed her high school education at Bais Yaakov Los Angeles and then attended Seminar Yerushalayim where she received her teaching certificate. After returning to Los Angeles, Meira Leah joined the Emek family while simultaneously earning her Bachelor's in Liberal Arts with an emphasis on Education and Judaic Studies. Meira Leah feels privileged to educate the Second grade girls and enjoys learning new ways to create exciting, meaningful Judaic lessons.

To contact Meira Leah Morgenstern, email [email protected].

 

 

 

 

 

Kayla Hershberg

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Kayla Hershberg was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. She graduated from King David Linksfield and went on to study at the University of the Witwatersrand, where she obtained a Bachelor of Education with Distinction. In her final year, she received an award for professional excellence in Intermediate Phase Teaching. She immigrated to the United States in December of 2021. Since moving to the U.S., Kayla earned her Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction and obtained her California teaching credential. She is a passionate teacher whose purpose is to educate children to ultimately take their rightful place in society by focusing on their social-emotional and academic learning throughout each day. As always, she is very excited to educate the second grade girls and looks forward to a year filled with growth, connection, and joy.

 

To contact Kayla Hershberg, email [email protected]. 

 

 

Seryl Litwin

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Mrs. Litwin is a dedicated educator with 25 years of experience teaching second grade. Originally from New York City, she brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for teaching to her role. Living in Valley Village, Mrs. Litwin is thrilled to be a part of the Emek community, where her own children once attended and now her grandchildren are students. When she's not in the classroom, she enjoys reading, hiking, and cheering for the LA Kings. Mrs. Litwin's commitment to education and her love for her students shine through in her teaching every day.

To contact Mrs. Litwin, email [email protected]. 

 

 

 

Kayla Golan

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Kayla Golan is Emek’s new 2G3 Torah Studies teacher. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she attended both Emek and Valley Torah High School. She earned a B.A. from Excelsior College and is in her second year of teaching. Kayla has worked with children in Jewish day camps for five summers and is passionate about inspiring young hearts with a love for HaShem and His Torah.

To contact Kayla Golan, email [email protected]. 

 

 

 

 

Jamie Bliss

To contact Jamie Bliss, email [email protected]. 

 

 

Elliott Roessler

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Elliott Roessler is excited to continue as the Second Grade Rebbe this school year. As a proud graduate of both Emek and Valley Torah, he had the zechus (merit) to spend two years learning at Midrash Shmuel in Eretz Yisroel. He also had the privilege of serving as a Madrich on NCSY Kollel for one summer, where he shared Torah and built meaningful connections with high school students. Many of your sons may also know him from Camp Emek, where he is fondly known as Rabbi Elliott. He is truly looking forward to another wonderful year of growth, connection, and Torah learning together with your children.


To contact Elliott Roessler, email [email protected].