By COLlive reporter
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools in Crown Heights, the flagship educational institution for Chabad girls, has announced additional changes to the educational staff for this coming school year of 5778 (2017/2018).
Mrs. Dinah Brawer will now serve as the Principal of the Primary Department – grades 1 to 3, after serving as an assistant principal in that division. She is replacing Mrs. Chana Eta Feldman who is assuming the role of “principal emeritus.”
Working with Mrs. Brawer in the primary school are Morah Nechama Dina Avichzer and Mrs. Gitty Sternberg, as Hebrew Curriculum and English Curriculum coordinators, respectively.
Mrs. Brawer “looks forward to working closely with teachers and parents to address every child’s social and academic needs in both Limudei Kodesh and Limudei Chol,” the school wrote in a letter.
As reported on COLlive.com, Mrs. Gitty Rosenfeld, a veteran educator with experience in the classroom and administration, is assuming the role of Hebrew Principal for grades 4-8. She is replacing Mrs. Chavi Altein.
Mrs. Rosenfeld joins Mrs. Leah Jacobson, the current English principal. Mrs. Naomi Pinson, a veteran teacher, will also join the English department for grades 4-5.
With all comments re: Rebbetzin Altein. We are very grateful and salute our dear Rebbetzin Altein. She is irreplaceable and put so Much into my daughters education and cared about them as her own daughters! Hatzlocha to a new team whom we hope will continue to honor our former educators by the work they are doing and with frequent dedications and letting the students who didn’t know them all about their mesiras nefesh for chinuch!
Thank you! My you all be blessed
I agree with some of the comments above. Morah Feldman and Morah Altien gave their time, kochos, went above and beyond in SO many ways — how can we just “replace” them and not write about any hakaros hatov for all those years of service and deication?? They are both amazing people who gave many, many years of their lives for their avodas hakodesh of chinuch of many generations of leaders of today! May the Aibishter bentch them with much, much brochos and nachas in their personal and communal lives. I hope, as a community, we too, will give them… Read more »
Mrs. Gelfand retired just last year. She was a wonderful principal.
that chavi altein will stay on as consultant
and make herself available occasionally to give advice to the new people,
because there is simply no replacement for her decades of experience and extreme sensitivity to every student. she picks up on what is happening with girls in a special way which can be taught.
As a teacher in bais rivkah i can say that mrs. Feldman is a pleasure to work with. She heard the teachers needs and offered guidance when necessary. She always smiled and did her best to please the teachers. I felt she cared for me and for my students.
And what are these longtime, devoted principals leaving with? big pension plans, dinners honoring their long years of service? and their devotion and sacrifice for so many years?
where is the mothers auxiliary to make a big dinner, plaque in school etc? In other neighborhoods, this would be done to show hakoras hatov…do we have trouble giving thanks in a practical way, not just words?
Mrs. Gitty Sternberg taught my daughter. She knows her stuff, and was a kind and caring teacher. Presentation of material was excellent, thus, my daughter retained the information she was taught. I wish her Much hatzlacha in her new position. I am sure it will be a benefit to the students.
Yehudis Leiter
Great choice. Now time will tell.
I read the article with interest. The changes in administration sound exciting and I’m looking forward to the school’s growth. However- I am greatly disturbed by the vocabulary of “replacing” Mrs. Altein and Mrs. Feldman. Each one contributed tremendously to the success of the school and is irreplaceable.
The article should have written that Mrs. Rosenfeld and Mrs. Brawer are assuming the roles of principal.
Such a lovely person and a kind and warm principal. I worked for her decades ago, she supported her teachers as well as nurturing the girls.
Mrs. Brawer was my student and she is a great addition to the senior staff. But I really feel old!! 😉 Hatzlacha to you all.
One of the the most dedicated principals who cared for every single child and every teacher she hired. She was a pleasure to work for. The school was very fortunate to have such professional and someone of her expertise for the most crucial years of elementary school.
When my daughter needed some special attention to work out her unique situation I was blown away by the care Mrs Feldman gave us! Thank You and hope you continue to give guidance at Beis Rivkah!!!
Wow, Mrs. Feldman served our school for so many years with such dedication, devotion & commitment to this mosad. I’m sure she’ll be able to continue to guide & share her experience & knowledge. With much appreciation!
We will all be forever grateful to Mrs. Altein’s great sacrifice for every child and teacher. Her never ending efforts and love for every child have made a forever impact. She will be sorely missed.
BH for positive changes in Beis Rivkah! We should go from strength to strength!
she was amazingly tuned in to every single girl, plus every teacher as well
we express our undying gratitude to her and will never forget all she did for us and our girls
thank you Morah Altein
we wish you happiness and success in your new endeavors, in good health, together with your husband
Grateful Parent Who Has Not Forgotten
At least I think these changes will be for good for my daughter who is going to the 8th grade
With her, we’re in good hands 🙂