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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.
The indelible mark left by luminaries such as Rav Nosson Meir Wachtfogel zt’l, Rav Malkiel Kotler Shlita, Rav Dovid Schustal Shlita , Rabbi Yehudah Jacobs zt’l, Rav Yisroel Newman shlita, Rav Yerucham Olshan shlita , Rabbi Mordechai Maslaton zt’l, and Rabbi Chaim Weintraub, zt’l, ignited Rabbi Falack’s passion for imparting Torah wisdom.
Under the guidance of mentors like Rabbi Hillel Haber shlita, and Rabbi Moshe Kuessous zt’l, Rabbi Falack found his calling in the field of Chinuch, dedicating 17 years as a Junior-High Rebbe at Yeshivat Ohel Torah. It was during this time that he realized the profound impact a nurturing educational environment can have on young minds. In his role as Learning Director at Camp M&N, Rabbi Falack extends his reach beyond the classroom, fostering lasting connections with his talmidim throughout the summer months.
In his first year at Yeshivat Shaare Torah, Rabbi Falack introduced the groundbreaking “Junior-High Night Learning Program,” a 12-month initiative designed to empower each talmid to unlock his full potential, resulting in remarkable attendance and enthusiastic participation!
Rabbi Falack’s commitment to preserving the cherished traditions of our illustrious community, inspired by the legacy of Hacham Baruch Ben-Haim zt’l, shines through in his dedication to passing on these timeless values to our talmidim. His passion for education, coupled with his reverence for tradition, continues to leave an enduring impact on all those fortunate enough to be under his guidance.
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.
A veteran Shaare Rebbe, Rabbi Haber, also taught in the Jesse Dweck City Learning Center. The Rabbi currently serves as the Rabbi of Congregation Magen Abraham and the runs Shaare Torah alumni night learning program.
As Mashgiach Ruchani, Rabbi Haber strives to provide each of the talmidim with the tools and support they need to reach their fullest potential as Bnei Torah. Rabbi Haber’s charismatic personality and warmth make him a role model and mentor to his students. He exemplifies what it means to be a true Eved Hashem and encourages students to continuously strive towards increasing their Avodat HaKodesh. Rabbi Haber addresses each student’s spiritual and emotional
needs to ensure their individual progress and growth.
He is also actively involved in post-high school yeshiva placement and has been successful in directing students towards yeshivot that are the right “fit” for them.
