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Mr. Jacob Doft. Image credit: Mr. Jacob Doft.

Q&A: Getting To Know Mr. Jacob Doft, Business Management Elective

Ilan Puterman '23 November 18, 2021

Ilan Puterman: Tell us about yourself. Mr. Jacob Doft: I am the CEO of a money management firm called Highline Capital. I am an alumnus of Ramaz class of 1987. My children are either all alumni or students...

Mr. Ezra Gershman.

Q&A: Getting To Know Mr. Ezra Gershman, Administrative Assistant

Rebecca Silber ’23 November 18, 2021

Rebecca Silber: Where are you from?  Mr. Ezra Gershman: I’m originally from Maryland, and my family currently lives right outside of DC. I graduated from Brandeis University this past year.  RS:...

Q&A: Getting to Know Dr. Aaron Tugendhaft, History

Q&A: Getting to Know Dr. Aaron Tugendhaft, History

Emily Vayner '23 November 18, 2021

Emily Vayner: Where did you grow up? Describe your cultural background. Did it impact your career choice in any way?  Dr. Aaron Tugendhaft: I grew up on the Upper East Side, a block away from the Ramaz...

Q&A: Getting to Know Rabbi Yehoshua Segal,  Student Activities

Q&A: Getting to Know Rabbi Yehoshua Segal, Student Activities

Rachel Abelson ’24 November 18, 2021

Rabbi Segal has joined the Ramaz staff this year as a Student Activities Coordinator. He is a 10th grade advisor this year and has an office up on the 7th floor right next to the music room. Rabbi Segal...

Q&A: Getting To Know Rabbi Zachary Schwartz, Talmud

Q&A: Getting To Know Rabbi Zachary Schwartz, Talmud

Sylvie Pagovich '25 November 18, 2021

Sylvie Pagovich: Where are you from?  Rabbi Zachary Schwartz: I’m from Sydney, Australia. SP: What did you do before coming to teach at Ramaz?. RS: Before teaching at Ramaz I used to work at...

Q&A: Getting to Know Rabbi Dani Ritholtz, Talmud/Tanakh

Q&A: Getting to Know Rabbi Dani Ritholtz, Talmud/Tanakh

Hallie Kopel '24 and Danielle Nakash '24 November 18, 2021

We are excited to welcome Rabbi Ritholtz to Ramaz! Rabbi Ritholtz is the newest member of the Judaic studies department! Danielle Nakash + Hallie Kopel: Where did you attend high school, and what was...

Q&A: Getting to Know Ms. Claire Maussion,  World Languages

Q&A: Getting to Know Ms. Claire Maussion, World Languages

Juliette Goodstein '25 November 18, 2021

Ms. Claire Maussion is the newest faculty member to join the world languages department. Ms. Maussion teaches first, second, and third year French to the ninth, tenth and eleventh grades. She loves spending...

Q&A: Getting to Know Mr. Natan Ovshey, Math

Q&A: Getting to Know Mr. Natan Ovshey, Math

Sarah Silverman '24 November 17, 2021

Mr. Natan Ovshey, a new addition to the Math department, joined the Ramaz Upper School in a year of transition. Many long-time Ramaz faculty have left the school, including Mr. Rodger Jaffe, who Mr. Ovshey...

Q&A: Getting to Know Mr. Tucker Kuman, English

Q&A: Getting to Know Mr. Tucker Kuman, English

Daniel Kalimi '23 November 17, 2021

We are excited to welcome Mr. Kuman to Ramaz! Following Dr. Gaylord’s departure, Mr. Kuman is joining the English department. Daniel Kalimi: Where are you originally from? Mr. Tucker Kuman: I’m...

Q&A: Getting to Know Mr. Chayim Goldberg, Science

Q&A: Getting to Know Mr. Chayim Goldberg, Science

Morris Dweck '25 November 17, 2021

While Mr. Goldberg takes academics very seriously, you may see an explosion in class. “On purpose or by accident?” you may ask. I guess we’ll never know.  Morris Dweck: Where are you from?  Mr....

Q&A: Getting to Know Ms. Deeni Hass, Student Activities

Q&A: Getting to Know Ms. Deeni Hass, Student Activities

Clemi Roth '22 November 17, 2021

The Rampage welcomes Deeni Hass to the Ramaz community! I interviewed Deeni to learn more about her and what she plans to bring to Ramaz.   Clemi Roth: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?...

Q&A: Getting to Know Mr. Ethan Fuld, TEC

Q&A: Getting to Know Mr. Ethan Fuld, TEC

Sarah Silverman '24 November 17, 2021

Mr. Ethan Fuld is no Ramaz newbie. As a previous Ramaz high school student, Mr. Fuld has had plenty of the iconic Ramaz teachers including Dr. Jucovy, Rabbi Shiowitz, and Ms. Brachot. He is excited to...

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