Four new Judaic teachers have wide range of educational backgrounds
Leila Miller, Outside News Editor
June 29, 2011
Three rabbis and one rebbetzin, whose backgrounds include studies at Harvard, Columbia, Yeshiva University, Stern College and Israeli yeshivot, are among the replacements for five departing Judaic Studies faculty members. Rabbi Ari Segal, head of school as of August 1, introduced the new teachers in... Read more »
Principal Tranchi taught, led, inspired students
Leila Miller, Outside News Editor
June 29, 2011
When General Studies Principal Phu Tranchi moves out of his well-organized office next month, he will leave behind deep bonds forged with students, faculty and families over 11 years at Shalhevet. From the complexities of AP Chemistry and the world-broadening challenges of Model U.N. to the multi-faceted... Read more »
‘Formative figure’ of the just community
Zev Hurwitz, Editor-In-Chief
June 29, 2011
After 16 years, a doctorate, 500 Town Halls and almost as many pupils, veteran History teacher Dr. Jill Beerman said goodbye to teaching at Shalhevet and will serve as an off-campus consultant next year. For the past few years, Dr. Beerman served as faculty advisor for the school’s Agenda Committee... Read more »
The blessing of rabbinic diversity
The BP Editorial Board
June 29, 2011
There goes 22 years of varied, hardcore, and lovingly imparted rabbinic instruction out the front door of the school. Shalhevet is losing three cherished veteran rabbis, each with a different Jewish background and ideology, and each with his own unforgettable way of relating to students. Rabbi Segal... Read more »
Teacher by teacher, a legacy of caring and life lessons
BP Staff Report
June 29, 2011
SPECIAL REPORT: Excluding Mr. Tranchi, nine teachers and three administrators are leaving Shalhevet this summer, leaving behind years of lessons taught, influence felt and friendships made. Here are reports on all of the teachers, in order of seniority. DR. JILL BEERMAN, History After 16 years,... Read more »




