Grades 3-6
jen armus, Religious school principal
Jen Armus is a devoted leader within the Congregation L'Dor V'Dor community, serving as the principal of the Religious School.
Jen grew up in Canada and later spent nearly two formative years living in Jerusalem and on a kibbutz in Israel, where she deepened her connection to the land, people, and traditions of Judaism. This experience profoundly shaped her Jewish identity and reinforced her commitment to fostering inclusive and vibrant Jewish communities. After her time in Israel, Jen moved to Brooklyn Heights, where she lived and worked for 18 years with her two daughters Madison and Maya, fully embracing the vibrant cultural and Jewish life of the city.
Jen's passion for inclusive education stems from her background in special education, a field to which she is deeply committed. Her academic credentials include a Master's from the Institute of Child Study at the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia University. These qualifications have equipped her to be a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion within educational settings, ensuring that every student feels valued and supported.
Thirteen years ago, Jen met Cliff, who was already living on Long Island. Eventually, she joined him there, and they built their life together. Their marriage in September 2020 was a special milestone, marking the first in-person ceremony during the pandemic at the Brooklyn Heights Synagogue. In Jen's spare time, you can find her kayaking with Cliff and hiking with their dog Cassidy.
Grade 3-6 Classes
Our religious school program begins in third grade and meets one afternoon per week during the school year. Our first priority is to ensure that our students fall in love with the Jewish traditions and get excited learning about their heritage. We teach them about the Jewish holidays in the younger years and the Holocaust and State of Israel in older grades. Learning about the prayer service and becoming comfortable with praying in Hebrew is part of every grade’s program. It is a warm and caring environment in which not only are the teachers involved but also our rabbi and cantor.