Mindy B. Davids
Director of Religious School and Educational Innovation 

Before coming to Shaaray Tefila in 2006, Mindy B. Davids, RJE served as the Director of Religious Education at Temple Beth Sholom in Santa Ana, CA since 1995 and as the Director of Education at Temple Beth Torah in Melville, NY for the previous five years. At Temple Beth Sholom, she was credited with the creation of several new programs within the synagogue including the Hebrew Connection, the Family Learning Circle, and an innovative two-year Adult Bnai Mitzvah curriculum.

Mindy earned a double Masters degree in Jewish Education and Jewish Communal Service from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and a Bachelors degree in Hebrew Studies from the University of Wisconsin. In addition, she has completed all coursework toward a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Fordham University in New York.

Mindy is active in many areas of Jewish life. She is the past President of the National Association of Temple Educators (NATE), serves on the board of the Association of Reform Zionists of America (ARZA), and is a member of the URJ Commission on Life Long Jewish Learning. She also serves as a mentor to educators in the New York area as part of the Leadership Institute for Congregational Educators.

Mindy is thrilled to be part of the Shaaray Tefila family. Contact Mindy at mdavids@tstnyc.org or 212-535-8008 x234.