Our Program

“Kim tutored, mentored, and led both of my children through their Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. I am a school administrator and hold a high standard for teaching. Kim is, hands-down, one of the most compassionate, committed, knowledgeable, and responsive teachers I have known. She is skilled at deeply knowing and building relationship with each child she teaches – which allows her to create a tailored Jewish learning process and celebration for every student. My two children are very different from one another. Kim found points of connection with both of them and then worked with our family to design two very different Bar/Bat Mitzvah experiences that best represented each of their personalities, maximized their strengths, and supported their needs. For families that are seeking more than a rote rite of passage for their children, our family can’t recommend Kim enough!”

– Emily, parent of B’nai Mitzvah students

“It’s so hard to capture in words the importance Kim has in my daughter’s life. She was her tutor and is her confidant, mentor and friend. Kim had her beautifully prepared for her Bat Mitzvah, of course, but she helped my daughter understand the importance of Judaism and what it means to be a Jew, more than anyone else every had. Her approach is one that comes with warmth and compassion that in turn, gave my child a sense of security and trust. In the check ins that we do often do with our teenagers, I told my daughter she could always come to me or her dad with anything she was feeling, but if there were other adults that provides a safe space she could go to them as well. Her immediate reply, was, ‘I know I could talk to Kim about anything.’ There isn’t much more a parent could as for when they entrust their child to another adult. I feel beyond blessed that one daughter has had the opportunity of Kim’s teachings and another one will soon have the same.”

– Gail, parent of Bat Mitzvah student

“Kim is magical. Somehow, my fairly surly teenage daughter looked forward to meeting with Kim for her Bat Mitzvah preparations, and never ever complained! In a pretty short amount of time, Kim took my child from not even reading Hebrew and being afraid of speaking (nevermind singing!) in front of people, all the way to reading prayers, chanting torah, and giving her drash in front of the entire synagogue. My daughter bonded with Kim and still considers her one of the most influential adults in her life. I can’t thank Kim, or recommend her, enough!”

– Beth, parent of Bat Mitzvah student

“Kim worked with both our girls to help them prepare for their Bat Mitzvahs. She helped to make the ceremonies more meaningful and perhaps more importantly, more fun. Kim brings warmth, joy and humor to an at times arduous process, and her day-of presence provides much needed calm, reassurance and encouragement. Working with Kim remains one of the highlights of these milestone events for our family. We could not recommend her more highly.”

– Lauren, Zach, Zoe, and Tessa

“Kim worked with our son Matthew to prepare him for his Bar Mitzvah during the pandemic.  She has a great mannerism with kids and worked with Matthew to delve deep into the meaning of his Bar Mitzvah and Torah portions.  She lead a beautiful service and brought great energy and musical talent to it. Kim was a pleasure to work with for all of our family and we couldn’t have been happier with our choice to work with her.”

– Jill, parent of Bar Mitzvah student

“We first met Kim as she led a beautiful Oy Baby session at Rose Schnitzer Manor, where my grandmother lives. Having a fun activity for my toddlers, with the bonus of a visit with Grandma was a beautiful meshing of my worlds! Kim has continued to live in the life cycle path in our house, bringing joy and friendship during the Bar Mitzvah tutoring of our son. The warmth and love were always present during her sessions. She infused Hebrew and Judaic lessons with fun through personal stories and hands-on activities like baking. We are so grateful to have Kim as part of the Jewish community.”

– Ali, parent of Bar Mitzvah student

“When I was asked who I wanted as my Bat Mitzvah tutor I immediately thought of Kim. She helped me so much throughout my preparation process. She helped me figure out what my dream Bat Mitzvah would look like and made it come true. It felt so good to be working with such a nice and supportive woman.”

– Sadie, Bat Mitzvah student