About Abby

Abby is a community Jewish educator and lifecycle officiant with 25 years in Jewish education. She is also the founder and lead educator of Judaics Tutoring NYC, through which she and her talented team of educators work with curious learners of all ages and stages, helping to expand their knowledge of all things Jewish while deepening their connection to Jewish text, history, and practice in ways that are uniquely meaningful to each of them. Abby officiates at baby namings, b-mitzvah, weddings and memorial services, helping individuals and families mark significant milestones in personal and resonant ways.

Abby teaches adults at the 92NY, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, the  Center for Conversion to Judaism, the Wexner Field Fellowship and My Jewish Learning. Prior to founding Judaics Tutoring NYC, Abby taught middle school Tanakh (Bible) and Mishna (Rabbinics) at Schechter Bergen County and served in various programmatic roles in Jewish education, as she taught adults in various settings. 

With the combination of a traditional Jewish background and academic training in Judaic studies, Abby is poised to support a highly diverse group of learners. Clients, colleagues and students describe Abby as passionate, knowledgeable, creative, empathetic, and deeply committed to each individual’s own journey.

Abby also offers coaching to talented education entrepreneurs who wish to share meaningful and impactful Jewish learning with diverse families and learners.

Abby earned a BA in history from Stern College, Yeshiva University, an MA in Judaic studies from The Jewish Theological Seminary and rabbinic ordination from Rabbi Dr. Tzemah Yoreh. Abby loves the outdoors and when she is not learning or teaching, you can find her on a walk in the lovely Riverdale neighborhood, or even better, in the Hudson highlands.