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Rabbi Amram Kuessous has been active in the field of Jewish education in Brooklyn for the past 28 years. He studied in Yeshivas Bais Moshe in Scranton, Pennsylvania for twelve years where his Torah aspirations and Hashkafot were shaped as he prepared himself for a career in Chinuch. He attended Adelphi University where he studied for his Master’s Degree in the fields of Special Education and Reading Instruction. He is a lifelong learner, having taken additional training through the Schools Attuned; All Kinds of Minds Program, the Hidden Sparks Learning Lenses Program, as well as Life Coach Training through the Refuah Institute.
Over the past 24 years Rabbi Kuessous has taught all elementary and middle school grades prior to becoming the Assistant Menahel and subsequently, the Menahel of Yeshivat Shaare Torah Boys Elementary Division. Additionally, he serves as the High School English Principal for the past ten years in an accredited Regents Based Program in Brooklyn.
Rabbi Kuessous draws upon this wide range of experiences to mentor and train many new educators at all levels of Chinuch, and all levels of Secular Education. Rabbi Kuessous’ warm and energetic leadership have made him a beloved figure to parents, students and staff members. He is passionate about his students’ success and uses innovation, creativity and heart to reach each and every child. Collaboration and communication have been the secret to building a formidable Elementary School in the heart of our community.
After learning in Yeshiva for many years and receiving his Semicha, Rabbi Friedman received his dual graduate degree in Education and Special Education from Touro College, while simultaneously receiving his teaching license from New York State. For over 15 years, he used this degree to teach students with varying learning disabilities. Rabbi Friedman has furthered his education by receiving his third Masters degree in School Building Leadership from St. John’s University. Additionally, he attended a year long training for day school principals, receiving a certificate from Bar Ilan University after the completion of the training. His skillful leadership at the Boys Elementary School has made him an invaluable asset of the administrative team.
Rabbi Manny Haber, a YST alumni, joined the Yeshivat Shaare Torah family three years ago. After high school, he attended Yeshivat Mikdash Melech in Yerushalayim, and Rabbi Diamond’s Yeshiva in Deal. After moving to Lakewood, Rabbi Haber attended Bet Midrash Govoha and Rabbi Bitton’s Yeshiva, Kollel Ohel Rachel, for nine years. Now, back in Brooklyn, Rabbi Haber returned to his alma mater, Yeshivat Shaare Torah, as a dynamic 11th grade rebbe. With his remarkable clarity of vision and sincere belief in his talmidim, Rabbi Haber made an incredible impact on the boys in his classes over the past several years. His dedication and depth of understanding the potential of each bachur bore beautiful fruit and made a lasting impression.
As Rabbi Haber steps up to the helm as Rosh Hametivta, Yeshivat Shaare Torah anticipates an exciting new derech of chinuch and growth. With his genuine care and understanding for each talmid, Rabbi Haber’s leadership of our metivta is set up for great success. His unique ability to bring out the best in each talmid will expand from his role as rebbe into his new role as Rosh Hametivta, revitalizing every bachur in our High School, and elevating the entire Yeshiva to greater heights.
As Rabbi Haber steps up to the helm as Rosh Hametivta, Yeshivat Shaare Torah anticipates an exciting new derech of chinuch and growth. With his genuine care and understanding for each talmid, Rabbi Haber’s leadership of our metivta is set up for great success. His unique ability to bring out the best in each talmid will expand from his role as rebbe into his new role as Rosh Hametivta, revitalizing every bachur in our High School, and elevating the entire Yeshiva to greater heights.
Rabbi Goldberg joins us after having served as Head of School at Providence Hebrew Day School, a highly regarded yeshiva in Providence, Rhode Island. Prior to that, Rabbi Goldberg served as Menahel of Yeshiva Ketana Manhattan for 17 years, and the Principal in Yeshiva of Central Queens for 4 Years. He also served as Principal of Judaic Studies at the Hebrew Academy of Nassau County for 5 Years. Rabbi Goldberg was elevated to principal at HANC for 5 years after serving as a Rebbe in that school for nine years.
Prior to entering the field of Chinuch, Rabbi Goldberg dedicated ten years to full-time Torah learning, first at the Israel Torah Research Institute (ITRI) in Jerusalem and then at Beth Medrash Govoha in Lakewood, a portion of which time he spent in the Kollel of Harav Yitzhak Abadi, Shlita. In addition to his extensive Torah education, Rabbi Goldberg did his undergraduate work at the University of Michigan, and his graduate work at the Azrieli Graduate Institute of Yeshiva University, where he received a Masters Degree in Education and currently is enrolled in a doctoral program in School Supervision.
Rabbi Goldberg is the recipient of numerous awards and accolades in recognition of superior achievement as an educator. These include a Torah Umesorah Senior Leadership Fellowship, granted to a select group of principals nationwide for post-graduate research in educational leadership; Torah Umesorah’s Harbotzas Torah Award, given annually in recognition of outstanding achievement in education; as well as prestigious fellowships from the National Science Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities, both in Washington, DC, for advanced scholarship in education and ethics.
It is rare indeed to come upon an educator so steeped in Torah scholarship and Hashkafa, yet so versed as well in the nuances of secular education. It is rarer still to come across an individual of such refined interpersonal skills and warmth, as well as a driving passion to maximize the educational experience and academic achievement of our children.
Rabbi Goldberg understands and shares our vision of elevating Yeshivat Shaare Torah into a truly model school across all areas of Limudei Kodesh, secular studies and character development.
Mr. Moshe Birnbaum comes to Shaare Torah with an impressive academic background. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Touro College, and earned his CPA shortly thereafter. He recently completed his Master’s degree in Educational Leadership at Brooklyn College, in order to obtain New York State School Building Leader (SBL) and School District Leader (SDL) certificates. Mr. Birnbaum received STEM training in Israel through the Israeli Arts and Science Academy, and went on to teach E2K, Set3, and CIJE Middletech. He also completed The Consortium Of Jewish Day Schools (COJDS) Principal Training Institute (PTI) Program. Mr. Birnbaum has extensive educational, administrative, and leadership experience. He has taught all aspects of Mathematics, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science to Middle School and High School students over the past 15 years. In addition, he served as Dean of Students at Shaare Torah Boys High School, where he oversaw the General Studies department to ensure that the curriculum was being effectively implemented and that students were meeting academic goals. Mr. Birnbaum has a well-deserved reputation for setting high standards for students and teachers alike, creating a genuinely positive school environment, and developing long-standing relationships with his students.
Rabbi Amram Kuessous has been active in the field of Jewish education in Brooklyn for the past 28 years. He studied in Yeshivas Bais Moshe in Scranton, Pennsylvania for twelve years where his Torah aspirations and Hashkafot were shaped as he prepared himself for a career in Chinuch. He attended Adelphi University where he studied for his Master’s Degree in the fields of Special Education and Reading Instruction. He is a lifelong learner, having taken additional training through the Schools Attuned; All Kinds of Minds Program, the Hidden Sparks Learning Lenses Program, as well as Life Coach Training through the Refuah Institute.
Over the past 24 years Rabbi Kuessous has taught all elementary and middle school grades prior to becoming the Assistant Menahel and subsequently, the Menahel of Yeshivat Shaare Torah Boys Elementary Division. Additionally, he serves as the High School English Principal for the past ten years in an accredited Regents Based Program in Brooklyn.
Rabbi Kuessous draws upon this wide range of experiences to mentor and train many new educators at all levels of Chinuch, and all levels of Secular Education. Rabbi Kuessous’ warm and energetic leadership have made him a beloved figure to parents, students and staff members. He is passionate about his students’ success and uses innovation, creativity and heart to reach each and every child. Collaboration and communication have been the secret to building a formidable Elementary School in the heart of our community.
Rabbi David Sutton is a rabbinic leader of the Syrian community of Flatbush. He and Rabbi David Ozeirey are the spiritual leaders of, and teachers in the Yad Yosef Torah Center of Avenue J. Rabbi Sutton received his guidance in hashkafah and mussar from the famed mashgiach, Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe in Yeshivat Be’er Yaacov and learned halachah from the Sephardic giant and Rosh Yeshiva, Hacham Ben Sion Abba Shaul. Rabbi Sutton serves as the educational coordinator for both the Boys Elementary and High School divisions, specializing in curriculum development and advancement.
After learning in Yeshiva for many years and receiving his Semicha, Rabbi Friedman received his dual graduate degree in Education and Special Education from Touro College, while simultaneously receiving his teaching license from New York State. For over 15 years, he used this degree to teach students with varying learning disabilities. Rabbi Friedman has furthered his education by receiving his third Masters degree in School Building Leadership from St. John’s University. Additionally, he attended a year long training for day school principals, receiving a certificate from Bar Ilan University after the completion of the training. His skillful leadership at the Boys Elementary School has made him an invaluable asset of the administrative team.
Having served as Judaic studies Principal at Mill Basin Yeshiva Academy the last several years, Rabbi Olshan brings strong leadership and management skills to Shaare Torah. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Educational leadership. Rabbi Olshan works closely with the Menahel and General Studies Principal to ensure the success of every child. His hands-on approach to education, as well as his ability to connect with students and parents alike, serves as a tremendous asset to the YST community.
Rabbi Abboud is a graduate of Ateret Torah Yeshiva and studied for close to 5 years in Israel, as well as in kollelim of Lakewood and Deal. He has multiple certifications, having completed training through the Hidden Sparks Internal Coach Program and the Torah Umesorah Mashgiach Training Program. In the classroom, Rabbi Abboud has distinguished himself as an astute and skilled teacher. He has demonstrated tremendous interpersonal skills with students, parents and staff members. Rabbi Abboud made an enduring impact on the Shaare Torah Boys Elementary Junior High Division. His initiatives to raise the level of emuna and tefila among the talmidim, were profoundly inspirational and successful. As Menahel of the Boys High School, Rabbi Abboud leads with tremendous determination, and a commitment to guide his students in the derech of true beneh Torah.
Mr. Moshe Birnbaum comes to Shaare Torah with an impressive academic background. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Touro College, and earned his CPA shortly thereafter. He recently completed his Master’s degree in Educational Leadership at Brooklyn College, in order to obtain New York State School Building Leader (SBL) and School District Leader (SDL) certificates. Mr. Birnbaum received STEM training in Israel through the Israeli Arts and Science Academy, and went on to teach E2K, Set3, and CIJE Middletech. He also completed The Consortium Of Jewish Day Schools (COJDS) Principal Training Institute (PTI) Program. Mr. Birnbaum has extensive educational, administrative, and leadership experience. He has taught all aspects of Mathematics, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science to Middle School and High School students over the past 15 years. In addition, he served as Dean of Students at Shaare Torah Boys High School, where he oversaw the General Studies department to ensure that the curriculum was being effectively implemented and that students were meeting academic goals. Mr. Birnbaum has a well-deserved reputation for setting high standards for students and teachers alike, creating a genuinely positive school environment, and developing long-standing relationships with his students.