Faculty & Staff
Leading by Example.
From nursery through twelfth grade, the passion, guidance, support, and skill of our administration and faculty are at the heart of Ramaz.
Our teachers have a wide range of personalities, backgrounds, and worldviews. Their foremost mission is teaching students the skills and knowledge necessary for life. At the same time, all knowledge is imparted in the context of strong religious and humanitarian values. Debate and discussion thrive. Teachers encourage intellectual curiosity, interdisciplinary thought, and academic integrity.
Almost all faculty participate in co-curricular programs, affording them the opportunity to teach equally valuable lessons in an informal, personal setting. Most Ramaz faculty members have, or are in the process of receiving, advanced degrees.
Faculty News
![Rabbi Sommer Spends Shabbat at the University of Pennsylvania with Ramaz Alumni]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765470319/ramaz/kzjzn7ztoxkap9tbele7/RSommerAlumPenn.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765470319/ramaz/kzjzn7ztoxkap9tbele7/RSommerAlumPenn.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765470319/ramaz/kzjzn7ztoxkap9tbele7/RSommerAlumPenn.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765470319/ramaz/kzjzn7ztoxkap9tbele7/RSommerAlumPenn.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765470319/ramaz/kzjzn7ztoxkap9tbele7/RSommerAlumPenn.jpg","width":1600}])
Rabbi Pesach Sommer spent Shabbat at the University of Pennsylvania as a scholar-in-residence. Ramaz alum Sam K. ’22 invited Rabbi Sommer to spend Shabbat with him and the other Ramaz students on campus...
![Rabbi Dr. Joshua Berman ’82 Talks Tanakh with Faculty and Students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763747712/ramaz/li5srkepok1pyje1zj4w/RabbiDrBermanClass.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763747712/ramaz/li5srkepok1pyje1zj4w/RabbiDrBermanClass.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763747712/ramaz/li5srkepok1pyje1zj4w/RabbiDrBermanClass.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763747712/ramaz/li5srkepok1pyje1zj4w/RabbiDrBermanClass.jpg","width":1024}])
Judaic Studies faculty had a fascinating learning session with Rabbi Dr. Joshua Berman ’82 about Tanakh and academic bible study. A prominent scholar at Bar Ilan University, he...
![Ramaz Participates in an Unparalleled Weeklong Workshop with CERN Experts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763144995/ramaz/scwwxqxsvsju0laadee0/CERNPresentation.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763144995/ramaz/scwwxqxsvsju0laadee0/CERNPresentation.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763144995/ramaz/scwwxqxsvsju0laadee0/CERNPresentation.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1763144995/ramaz/scwwxqxsvsju0laadee0/CERNPresentation.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763144995/ramaz/scwwxqxsvsju0laadee0/CERNPresentation.jpg","width":1600}])
Ramaz has participated in an unforgettable weeklong program with scientists from CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research. CERN is one of the world's...
![Israeli President Isaac Herzog '78 Writes of His Appreciation for Ramaz Teacher Rabbi Mayer Moskowitz z"l]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763131590/ramaz/z5gojdazhasqbijvtkxm/LetterfromPresidentHerzogtoMoskowitzFamily.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763131590/ramaz/z5gojdazhasqbijvtkxm/LetterfromPresidentHerzogtoMoskowitzFamily.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763131590/ramaz/z5gojdazhasqbijvtkxm/LetterfromPresidentHerzogtoMoskowitzFamily.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1763131590/ramaz/z5gojdazhasqbijvtkxm/LetterfromPresidentHerzogtoMoskowitzFamily.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1763131590/ramaz/z5gojdazhasqbijvtkxm/LetterfromPresidentHerzogtoMoskowitzFamily.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1763131590/ramaz/z5gojdazhasqbijvtkxm/LetterfromPresidentHerzogtoMoskowitzFamily.jpg","width":2200}])
Israel's President Isaac Herzog '78 has written to express his condolences and grief at the recent passing of beloved Ramaz teacher Rabbi Mayer Moskowitz. Rabbi Moskowitz was a guiding force at Ramaz for more than 50 years. Through...
![Ramaz Fathers Build Hakarat HaTov Muscles at the Fathers Lunch & Learn with Dr. Noam Wasserman]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762534419/ramaz/lfp4dusj1zlobbd8wa8n/FathersLunchandLearn.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762534419/ramaz/lfp4dusj1zlobbd8wa8n/FathersLunchandLearn.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762534419/ramaz/lfp4dusj1zlobbd8wa8n/FathersLunchandLearn.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762534419/ramaz/lfp4dusj1zlobbd8wa8n/FathersLunchandLearn.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1762534419/ramaz/lfp4dusj1zlobbd8wa8n/FathersLunchandLearn.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1762534419/ramaz/lfp4dusj1zlobbd8wa8n/FathersLunchandLearn.jpg","width":2200}])
Ramaz fathers had an amazing lunch and learn program taught by Head of School Dr. Noam Wasserman. Together, the 35 participants and Dr. Wasserman discussed how to build "Hakarat HaTov muscles," exploring...
![Faculty and Students Receive a Powerful Visit from Rav Eliezer Melamed]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762532917/ramaz/i0oyrvzoqyx6np1kbipa/MelamedBlessing.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762532917/ramaz/i0oyrvzoqyx6np1kbipa/MelamedBlessing.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762532917/ramaz/i0oyrvzoqyx6np1kbipa/MelamedBlessing.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762532917/ramaz/i0oyrvzoqyx6np1kbipa/MelamedBlessing.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1762532917/ramaz/i0oyrvzoqyx6np1kbipa/MelamedBlessing.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1762532917/ramaz/i0oyrvzoqyx6np1kbipa/MelamedBlessing.jpg","width":2200}])
Ramaz was deeply honored to welcome Rav Eliezer Melamed shlita, rosh yeshiva of Har Bracha and author of the Peninei Halakha series. Rav Melamed inspired our faculty with his vision for empowering students to live lives firmly rooted in Torah, mitzvot, and Ahavat Yisrael. And, in a special session with our senior Honors students, he...
![Professional Development Includes a Keynote Session on "AI Meets Pedagogy" with Expert Nate Green]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762531531/ramaz/y7mewyfecezwvkfpjwuk/AIPedagogy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762531531/ramaz/y7mewyfecezwvkfpjwuk/AIPedagogy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762531531/ramaz/y7mewyfecezwvkfpjwuk/AIPedagogy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762531531/ramaz/y7mewyfecezwvkfpjwuk/AIPedagogy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1762531531/ramaz/y7mewyfecezwvkfpjwuk/AIPedagogy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762531531/ramaz/y7mewyfecezwvkfpjwuk/AIPedagogy.jpg","width":1680}])
Ramaz teachers across all divisions had an incredible Professional Development day. Among their many helpful workshops, they had the privilege of hearing from keynote speaker Nate Green, who delivered a fascinating talk titled “AI Meets Pedagogy...
![A Ramaz Security Guard Shows His Support for Israel and the Hostages with Powerful Art in the School Lobby]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761929556/ramaz/pmxpz28tc7of1kekska5/SecurityCollageforReturnedHostages.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761929556/ramaz/pmxpz28tc7of1kekska5/SecurityCollageforReturnedHostages.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761929556/ramaz/pmxpz28tc7of1kekska5/SecurityCollageforReturnedHostages.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1761929556/ramaz/pmxpz28tc7of1kekska5/SecurityCollageforReturnedHostages.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761929556/ramaz/pmxpz28tc7of1kekska5/SecurityCollageforReturnedHostages.jpg","width":1440}])
When anyone walks into a Ramaz building, they can see how much the school cares about each other, the world, and Israel. That care is often contagious. Willie, a beloved security guard who has been with Ramaz for almost 10 years, showed his solidarity with Israel and Am Yisrael by...
![Head of School Dr. Noam Wasserman Connects and Inspires the Community]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757090726/ramaz/htz65g2zjw3ilmqn8zlw/WassermanPresentation.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757090726/ramaz/htz65g2zjw3ilmqn8zlw/WassermanPresentation.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757090726/ramaz/htz65g2zjw3ilmqn8zlw/WassermanPresentation.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1757090726/ramaz/htz65g2zjw3ilmqn8zlw/WassermanPresentation.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1757090726/ramaz/htz65g2zjw3ilmqn8zlw/WassermanPresentation.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1757090726/ramaz/htz65g2zjw3ilmqn8zlw/WassermanPresentation.jpg","width":2200}])
The Ramaz community has loved getting to know Head of School Dr. Noam Wasserman as he's dived into back-to-school programming. In addition to greeting families arriving for the first day of school, and presenting inspirational speeches to...