Director of Education

Morah Anita is an educator with more than 30 years of experience and has been involved with Kehila Heschel since its inception as a member of the Founding Board of Directors. In 2018 she stepped in as Director of Education to oversee the incorporation of the Heschel Educational Philosophy with the original Kehila curriculum.

Morah Jen brings five years of experience, teaching grades 3-7 at a Canadian School in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She has a rick background in the arts with a degree in photography and graphic design, which she uses to engage students creatively. Passionate about sustainable fashion, she advocates for reducing waste and pollution by shopping secondhand and supporting local businesses. Morah Jen joined the Kehila Heschel team in September 2024.

HEBREW & JUDAICA LEAD TEACHER

Morah Zehava has been teaching at Kehila since the year 2000 just after Kehila’s inception. Zehava brings to Kehila Heschel her background as a native Israeli, and over thirty years teaching in Hebrew school in Canada. Zehava was the recipient of the 2018 Greenspoon Award for Excellence in Education

RECE AND SPECIAL EDUCATION

Morah Liat was born in South Africa and moved to Israel when she was a young child. She emigrated to Canada in 2002 with her family. Her love for children and working in a Day Care as a teenager inspired her to qualify as an ECE. (Early childhood educator). Further studies got her a degree in Sociology. Liat started working at Kehila in September 2022 and is a big part of our Kindergarten program.

LEAD GENERAL STUDIES TEACHER

Morah Linda, was the recipient of the 2020 Greenspoon Award for Excellence in Education. She is an experienced educator who taught in South Africa and Israel before joining the Kehila Heschel team in 2002. Linda is the lead general studies teacher who welcomes and introduces our youngest students to the Kehila Heschel experience.

PRIMARY SECULAR TEACHER AND SPECIAL EDUCATOR

Morah Carlyn has 15+ years of experience working with children and youth. She is a professional storyteller and multidisciplinary artist, performing in schools across Ontario. As an arts educator, Carlyn programs and facilitates courses and workshops for all ages. She has a background in Special Education and a passion for accessibility and disability advocacy. Morah Carlyn joined the Kehila Heschel team in September 2022

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Paul is an experienced operations support Associate with 8 years of experience in office administration, skilled in process optimization and has an uncompromising work ethic. Dedicated team player with the ability to analyse the problem & execute the solutions. Paul joined the Kehila Heschel team in September 2024