Director of Education
Shoni teaches middle school and high school classes at Beth El and is the coordinator for J-LOFT (Jewish Learning Opportunities for Teens), a regional program whose features include the HiBur program — a weeklong visit by Sudbury-area 10th-graders to host families in Israel and a visit here by the Israeli teens.
A native of Tel Aviv, Shoni has been with Beth El since 2017. He holds a B.A. in Jewish philosophy and Jewish history and a B.Ed. in Jewish philosophy, all from Tel Aviv University’s Ofakim program. “I truly believe in the creative aspect of Jewish learning, in the sense of creating and owning something with what you learn and not just keeping it on the paper. I try to engage my students in different forms for interacting and creating with our Jewish materials,” he says. Shoni’s hobbies include travel, nature, films and cooking.
Outdoor Programs Director
Arielle Sabot (they/them) came to Beth El from Ma’yan Tikvah in Wayland. They have a B.A. from New York University, where their senior project explored how art and religion can be used as tools to educate communities about climate change. they also holds a master’s degree in Jewish gender and women’s studies from the Jewish Theological Seminary in 2023 and certification as a mindful outdoor guide from Kripalu’s School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership. Their parents were members of Beth El and held their baby-naming here 30 years ago. Arielle is also a farmer at two organic CSA farms.
Elementary School Teacher
Hadley (she/her) is a public librarian, a licensed teacher, and loves working with kids. She is passionate about making all aspects of Judaism come alive for her students and loves using movement, art, and stories to help kids connect to Judaism.
Elementary School Teacher
Amelia (they/them) has been part of the Temple Beth El family since 2018 and joined the BeInspired teaching team in 2022. They love working with our students on Sundays and are also a proud parent of two children in the program. Outside of BeInspired, they teach high school biology, write novels, and enjoy a wide variety of hobbies — everything from aquaponics to painting. They are excited to keep growing, learning, and celebrating Jewish life together with the BeInspired community.
Elementary School Teacher
Jo (they/them or fae/faer) is a long-time Jewish educator with a passion for equity in education. Entering their ninth year of teaching in religious schools, they are delighted to be joining the Beth El team! Outside of Beth El, they work with Jewish teens, both in programming and one-on-one. In their free time, they enjoy reading, line dance, fiber crafts, and singing.
Middle School Teacher
Sarah (she/her), 25, is starting her second year at Beth El. She has worked with younger children for half of her life as a nanny, swim instructor, and piano teacher. Sarah is passionate about bringing joy and play to teaching, and connecting with students on their level. As a recent Berklee College of Music graduate, she is excited to bring music into the classroom and to explore the importance of music and sound as it relates to Jewish identity. Sarah also chaperoned the 2023-24 HiBuR program, and hopes to join this year’s trip as well. Sarah’s hobbies include singing, songwriting, reading, cooking, hiking, and yoga.
Elijah B
Elijah is a Sophomore at Lincoln-Sudbury, and lives in Sudbury. He’s been going to Beth El science third grade and is currently an active participant in J-LOFT, Beth El’s teen program, with which he already traveled to New Orleans, and looks forward to taking part in its Israel exchange program this year! Outside of school, Elijah plays video games, and builds and flies racing drones. He has two cats at home, and every summer since sixth grade, has been going to URJ 6 Points SciTech, a Jewish science and technology camp.
Finn
Finn is a senior at Lincoln Sudbury High School. He’s been going to Beth el since kindergarten and has participated in J-LOFT for many years as well. He has participated in the New Orleans Service Trip and the HiBuR program. In his free time he enjoys playing soccer and walking his dog, Bodhi, in the woods.
Delila
Delila is a sophomore at Francis Parker Charter Essential School. This will be her fourth year as a madrichim at Beth El and her ninth year as a member of the temple. It is also her third year participating in J-LOFT the Beth El teen program. Outside of school Delila is focused on social justice and acts of activism such as attending protests and volunteering with the ACLU. She also finds it important to have active roles in her school and temple community. This year Delila plans to join her school’s mock trial club. At school Delila is serving a year as a member of Community Congress, Parker’s student government. She enjoys reading and writing.
Elijah G
Elijah is a freshman at Wayland High School, and this is his first year working with Beth El as a Madrichim. He previously attended Ma’yan Tikvah. He lives in Wayland and outside of school he like to play video games. Hang out with his friends and play sports. He has a brother that attends Beth El and he has one cat and one dog.
Lily
Lily is a Sophomore at Maynard High School. This is her second year at Beth El, but previously went to Congregation Beth Elohim. Lily attends J-LOFT every Sunday. This is Lily’s third year being a madrichim. Outside of school Lily spends more of her time playing basketball, softball, and field hockey. She also enjoys reading and hanging out with family and friends. She has two siblings that also attend Beth El.
Tar
Tar is a sophomore at AMSA. This is her second year being a madrichim at Beth El. She is an active participant in J-LOFT, with this being her third year being a member! Outside of school, Tar does cheerleading, and enjoys spending her time reading, listening to music, and baking!
Karly
Karly is a Freshman at Dover Sherborn High School and lives in Dover. Karly was previously part of congregation Ma’yan Tikvah, and is now part of congregation Beth El. This is her second year in the J-LOFT teen program and she is excited to start her first year in the madrichim program. Outside of school Karly enjoys spending time figure skating, and playing field hockey.
Maggie
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