Staff Directory
meet our team
A team dedicated to strengthening Torah life, championing our community, and meeting its needs every day.
Mrs.
Suri
Aron
Bnos has deep roots in the Aron family. Mrs. Aron's grandfather, Shalom Yehuda Romanovski a"h, founded Bnos in Chicago over 60 years ago, and she has been part of it for nearly 30 years. Mrs. Heber joined two years ago, drawn by the program itself and the chance to be part of something that makes a big difference to the girls of Chicago.
Together, they run a division that gives girls exciting year-round programming and a healthy, structured, and fun Shabbos afternoon that builds friendship, achdus, and a love of Yiddishkeit. A parent recently shared that the sefira chesed program they launched for 7th and 8th graders gave her daughter something substantive to fill her time, and her daughter wants even more.
Bnos has deep roots in the Aron family. Mrs. Aron's grandfather, Shalom Yehuda Romanovski a"h, founded Bnos in Chicago over 60 years ago, and she has been part of it for nearly 30 years. Mrs. Heber joined two years ago, drawn by the program itself and the chance to be part of something that makes a big difference to the girls of Chicago.
Together, they run a division that gives girls exciting year-round programming and a healthy, structured, and fun Shabbos afternoon that builds friendship, achdus, and a love of Yiddishkeit. A parent recently shared that the sefira chesed program they launched for 7th and 8th graders gave her daughter something substantive to fill her time, and her daughter wants even more.
Mrs.
Ruchami
Cynamon
Mrs. Cynamon has been with Agudah for almost four years, but her connection to this kind of work goes back much further. She came in with a longstanding dream of working in a nonprofit, somewhere she could use her job as a way to genuinely give back.
Today, she oversees a wide portfolio of programs including Bnos, Pirchei, Kesher, the Library, Galei Avigayil, CAP, PCS, and the AIOI Community Center. What she finds most meaningful is watching a program go from an idea to something so oven into the fabric of Chicago life that people can't imagine the city without it. She'll tell you that's when you know you've done something right — when people forget it's new.
Mrs. Cynamon has been with Agudah for almost four years, but her connection to this kind of work goes back much further. She came in with a longstanding dream of working in a nonprofit, somewhere she could use her job as a way to genuinely give back.
Today, she oversees a wide portfolio of programs including Bnos, Pirchei, Kesher, the Library, Galei Avigayil, CAP, PCS, and the AIOI Community Center. What she finds most meaningful is watching a program go from an idea to something so oven into the fabric of Chicago life that people can't imagine the city without it. She'll tell you that's when you know you've done something right — when people forget it's new.
Mrs.
Shana
Heber
Bnos has deep roots in the Aron family. Mrs. Aron's grandfather, Shalom Yehuda Romanovski a"h, founded Bnos in Chicago over 60 years ago, and she has been part of it for nearly 30 years. Mrs. Heber joined two years ago, drawn by the program itself and the chance to be part of something that makes a big difference to the girls of Chicago.
Together, they run a division that gives girls exciting year-round programming and a healthy, structured, and fun Shabbos afternoon that builds friendship, achdus, and a love of Yiddishkeit. A parent recently shared that the sefira chesed program they launched for 7th and 8th graders gave her daughter something substantive to fill her time, and her daughter wants even more.
Bnos has deep roots in the Aron family. Mrs. Aron's grandfather, Shalom Yehuda Romanovski a"h, founded Bnos in Chicago over 60 years ago, and she has been part of it for nearly 30 years. Mrs. Heber joined two years ago, drawn by the program itself and the chance to be part of something that makes a big difference to the girls of Chicago.
Together, they run a division that gives girls exciting year-round programming and a healthy, structured, and fun Shabbos afternoon that builds friendship, achdus, and a love of Yiddishkeit. A parent recently shared that the sefira chesed program they launched for 7th and 8th graders gave her daughter something substantive to fill her time, and her daughter wants even more.
Rabbi
Yaakov
Kamenetzky
For four years, Rabbi Yehuda Meisels and Rabbi Yaakov Kamenetzky have led numerous Pirchei programs at the Agudah, each answering an invitation to provide quality Torah-oriented programming for the boys of our community.
Through arranging Mishnayos and halacha shiurim, running weekly and "off day" learning programs, and revamping the Bar Mitzvah Siyum Mishnayos program, they help young boys shape their goals in life, learn and grow al pi derech hatorah, and develop a torahdike identity.
Boys who participate discover they are not just learning; they are becoming part of something meaningful and lasting. The learning and structure transforms individual achievement into community belonging, helping each boy understand his vital place in the klal.
For four years, Rabbi Yehuda Meisels and Rabbi Yaakov Kamenetzky have led numerous Pirchei programs at the Agudah, each answering an invitation to provide quality Torah-oriented programming for the boys of our community.
Through arranging Mishnayos and halacha shiurim, running weekly and "off day" learning programs, and revamping the Bar Mitzvah Siyum Mishnayos program, they help young boys shape their goals in life, learn and grow al pi derech hatorah, and develop a torahdike identity.
Boys who participate discover they are not just learning; they are becoming part of something meaningful and lasting. The learning and structure transforms individual achievement into community belonging, helping each boy understand his vital place in the klal.
Mrs.
Fiona
Kark
When Mrs. Kark approached the Agudah with concerns about her own child with special needs, she found not just answers—but a calling to serve families facing similar challenges.
Her work launching and directing Yahalom has created a vital resource where families navigate complex systems, access education and support networks, and discover they are not alone.
Today, Mrs. Kark's dedication ensures families caring for individuals with disabilities feel informed, supported, and connected to a community that truly understands their journey.
When Mrs. Kark approached the Agudah with concerns about her own child with special needs, she found not just answers—but a calling to serve families facing similar challenges.
Her work launching and directing Yahalom has created a vital resource where families navigate complex systems, access education and support networks, and discover they are not alone.
Today, Mrs. Kark's dedication ensures families caring for individuals with disabilities feel informed, supported, and connected to a community that truly understands their journey.
Rabbi
Elisha
Klausner
For 17 years, Rabbi Klausner has carried forward the legacy his parents began at the Agudah, channeling the Amshinov mesorah of helping every Yid with compassion and care.
As director of Vaad Hatzedakos, he vets organizations, listens to countless stories with patience, and facilitates over 750 opportunities each year for people to give and receive tzedaka with kavod.
Today, Rabbi Klausner continues enabling our community to support those in need—one thoughtful, dignified transaction at a time.
For 17 years, Rabbi Klausner has carried forward the legacy his parents began at the Agudah, channeling the Amshinov mesorah of helping every Yid with compassion and care.
As director of Vaad Hatzedakos, he vets organizations, listens to countless stories with patience, and facilitates over 750 opportunities each year for people to give and receive tzedaka with kavod.
Today, Rabbi Klausner continues enabling our community to support those in need—one thoughtful, dignified transaction at a time.
Ms.
Kate
Kramer
After losing her father to COVID, Kate Kramer began volunteering at the Agudah's vaccine clinic as a zechus for his neshama, launching her journey into a meaningful career of chesed.
Now, as Director of Special Events, she works with every department across the organization to ensure that programs and events are organized, professional, respectful, and deeply impactful. Through her passion and commitment, she earns the trust and gratitude of those she impacts on a local, national, and international scale.
Today, she continues to feel blessed doing chesed professionally, inspired daily by colleagues' dedication and walking away from every project knowing she contributes something truly meaningful for Klal Yisroel.
After losing her father to COVID, Kate Kramer began volunteering at the Agudah's vaccine clinic as a zechus for his neshama, launching her journey into a meaningful career of chesed.
Now, as Director of Special Events, she works with every department across the organization to ensure that programs and events are organized, professional, respectful, and deeply impactful. Through her passion and commitment, she earns the trust and gratitude of those she impacts on a local, national, and international scale.
Today, she continues to feel blessed doing chesed professionally, inspired daily by colleagues' dedication and walking away from every project knowing she contributes something truly meaningful for Klal Yisroel.
Mrs.
Basya
Landsman
Six and a half years ago, Mrs. Landsman came to Agudah after a career in public accounting, looking for work that felt more meaningful. What she found was an organization where finance is about far more than numbers—it's about providing the foundation that allows every department to fulfill its mission on behalf of the klal. She describes her department as the engine room: the part of the organization that must keep running smoothly so that everything else can function.
What stands out most is not a particular program or initiative, but the people. Time and again, she has watched her colleagues step up for both major challenges and everyday needs without hesitation. That unwavering dedication, she says, is something truly special—and never something to take for granted.
Six and a half years ago, Mrs. Landsman came to Agudah after a career in public accounting, looking for work that felt more meaningful. What she found was an organization where finance is about far more than numbers—it's about providing the foundation that allows every department to fulfill its mission on behalf of the klal. She describes her department as the engine room: the part of the organization that must keep running smoothly so that everything else can function.
What stands out most is not a particular program or initiative, but the people. Time and again, she has watched her colleagues step up for both major challenges and everyday needs without hesitation. That unwavering dedication, she says, is something truly special—and never something to take for granted.
Ms.
Shiffy
Marmorstein
Ms. Marmorstein joined Agudah nearly three years ago, drawn by the chance to put her skills toward meaningful work. She works behind the scenes, keeping the financial picture clean and accurate, and she's the first to tell you that the small things add up.
Someone once called to complain about a service Agudah doesn't offer. Ms. Marmorstein took this as the highest compliment. People have come to expect so much from Agudah that they assume they do everything. For Agudah, that's not a complaint. It's a standard to live up to.
Ms. Marmorstein joined Agudah nearly three years ago, drawn by the chance to put her skills toward meaningful work. She works behind the scenes, keeping the financial picture clean and accurate, and she's the first to tell you that the small things add up.
Someone once called to complain about a service Agudah doesn't offer. Ms. Marmorstein took this as the highest compliment. People have come to expect so much from Agudah that they assume they do everything. For Agudah, that's not a complaint. It's a standard to live up to.
Rabbi
Yehuda
Meisels
For four years, Rabbi Yehuda Meisels and Rabbi Yaakov Kamenetzky have led numerous Pirchei programs at the Agudah, each answering an invitation to provide quality Torah-oriented programming for the boys of our community.
Through arranging Mishnayos and halacha shiurim, running weekly and "off day" learning programs, and revamping the Bar Mitzvah Siyum Mishnayos program, they help young boys shape their goals in life, learn and grow al pi derech hatorah, and develop a torahdike identity.
Boys who participate discover they are not just learning; they are becoming part of something meaningful and lasting. The learning and structure transforms individual achievement into community belonging, helping each boy understand his vital place in the klal.
For four years, Rabbi Yehuda Meisels and Rabbi Yaakov Kamenetzky have led numerous Pirchei programs at the Agudah, each answering an invitation to provide quality Torah-oriented programming for the boys of our community.
Through arranging Mishnayos and halacha shiurim, running weekly and "off day" learning programs, and revamping the Bar Mitzvah Siyum Mishnayos program, they help young boys shape their goals in life, learn and grow al pi derech hatorah, and develop a torahdike identity.
Boys who participate discover they are not just learning; they are becoming part of something meaningful and lasting. The learning and structure transforms individual achievement into community belonging, helping each boy understand his vital place in the klal.
Mr.
T.Y.
Pike
Behind every convention, conference, and community event stands Mr. Tzvi Yaakov Pike, who coordinates and tackles whatever needs to get done to ensure that ideas become reality.
From the community center and library to the pool and offices, his meticulous attention ensures every space is perfectly maintained and every program has what it needs to succeed.
Today, his dedication to logistics enables the entire organization to focus on what matters most: running programs with everlasting impact on our community's lives.
Behind every convention, conference, and community event stands Mr. Tzvi Yaakov Pike, who coordinates and tackles whatever needs to get done to ensure that ideas become reality.
From the community center and library to the pool and offices, his meticulous attention ensures every space is perfectly maintained and every program has what it needs to succeed.
Today, his dedication to logistics enables the entire organization to focus on what matters most: running programs with everlasting impact on our community's lives.
Mrs.
Frumit
Roberts
Mrs. Roberts came to Kesher seven years ago. As a junior high teacher, she saw firsthand what it meant for a girl to have someone to talk to. So when the opportunity came to help build and run a mentoring program, she jumped on board.
Kesher pairs 6th through 8th grade girls with 12th grade and post-seminary mentors for weekly one-on-one outings where they are the complete focus. There are no distractions, no competing siblings or responsibilities. For girls who are the oldest, middle, or youngest in a busy household, that kind of individual attention is something they often don't get anywhere else. Behind the scenes, the work starts the year before - recruiting mentors, training them, carefully pairing each girl, and staying in close touch throughout the year to make sure every match is working. The feedback she hears from mothers year after year makes all the hard work worthwhile.
Mrs. Roberts came to Kesher seven years ago. As a junior high teacher, she saw firsthand what it meant for a girl to have someone to talk to. So when the opportunity came to help build and run a mentoring program, she jumped on board.
Kesher pairs 6th through 8th grade girls with 12th grade and post-seminary mentors for weekly one-on-one outings where they are the complete focus. There are no distractions, no competing siblings or responsibilities. For girls who are the oldest, middle, or youngest in a busy household, that kind of individual attention is something they often don't get anywhere else. Behind the scenes, the work starts the year before - recruiting mentors, training them, carefully pairing each girl, and staying in close touch throughout the year to make sure every match is working. The feedback she hears from mothers year after year makes all the hard work worthwhile.
Rabbi
Yaakov
Robinson
Rabbi
Bentzy
Schechter