Who’s Who

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Rabbi Alan Berkowitz

Principal, Middle School

(718) 377-1100 x126
aberkowitz@flatbush.org

  • Rabbi Berkowitz leads the Middle School team with a focus on the vision and oversight of the academic program in both content and pedagogy. He brings a tremendous aptitude for professional development, teacher support and academic vision. Previously, Rabbi Berkowitz worked as AssistantEducational Director at Fuchs Mizrachi in Ohio. Later, he became Headmaster at Ramaz Lower School, a position he held for 12 years. His most recent position was Principal of Magen David Yeshivah Elementary School from 2013-2021

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Dr. Sari Mayer

Assistant Principal, Middle School, General Studies

sarimayer@flatbush.org

  • Dr. Mayer has 15 years of experience in education, including ten years teaching English at Yeshivah of Flatbush Joel Braverman High School. She has also led PLCs and chaired the Blumenthal Scholars Program for three years. She comes to us with a double Master’s degree from Brooklyn College in English Literature and Educational Leadership. Her Doctorate is an EdD in Educational Leadership, Administration, and Policy from Fordham University.

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Rabbi Dovid Kupchik

Assistant Principal, Middle School, Judaic Studies

718-377-4466 x 216
dkupchik@flatbush.org

  • Rabbi Kupchik was most recently the Menahel/Principal of the Fasman Yeshiva High School in Skokie, Illinois. Before that,he served as a teacher and Menahel of HAFTR Middle School,where he supervised the Judaic program and worked closely with the general studies administration and staff. He also previously held administrative and teaching positions at YeshivaHar Torah and Yavneh Academy

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Rabbi Ikey Tawil

Mashgiach Ruchani

(718) 377-4466 x235
itawil@flatbush.org

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Ms. Lizit Chalouh

Coordinator of Middle School Operations

(718) 377-4466 x144
MSOffice@flatbush.org

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Ms. Natalie Esses

Guidance Counselor

(718) 377-4466 ×152
natalieesses@flatbush.org

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Ms. Dovrat Levi

Director of Student Advancement

(718) 377-4466 x171
dlevi_te@flatbush.org

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Avi Smus

Director of Student Life

(718) 377-4466 x221
smus_te@flatbush.org

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Yechezkel “Piv” Pivovoz

Guidance Counselor

(718) 377-4466 ×157
ypivovoz@flatbush.org