Living Torah in a Living Classroom, Accepting Applications for September 2025

Founding Leaders of SOL

Rebekah Neumann

Founder

Rebekah was the founder and CEO of WeGrow, a revolutionary learning practice launched from WeWork. Currently, she serves as creative director at Flow, a business focused on building conscious living communities. She believes the heart of conscious living is conscious learning and is excited to take part in creating this through SOLFL.

Rav DovBer Pinson

Spiritual Director

Rav Pinson is a world-renowned Rabbi, scholar, author, teacher and spiritual mentor. He has been hailed as one of the most important teachers of the generation, and is widely recognized as one of the world's foremost authorities on authentic Jewish wisdom. Through his books, lectures and seminars he has touched and inspired the lives of thousands the world over, and continues to serve as a mentor to many thousands of students across the globe. Rav Pinson has authored over 60 books, many of which have been translated into multiple languages, such as, Hebrew, German, Spanish, Russian and Portuguese. Rav Pinson is the Rosh Kolel of the IYYUN Yeshiva/Kolel, is the Marah D'asra of 84 Viola, Suffern, NY, and heads The Iyyun Center in Brownstone Brooklyn, NY.

Milana Korchman

Director of Admissions & Mathematics

Milana Korchman is an experienced educator, instructional coach, and mathematics specialist passionate about cultivating lifelong learners. With a diverse background that includes roles at The Moriah School, Brauser Maimonides Academy, and BetterLesson, she is dedicated to empowering students and creating innovative educational experiences tailored to each learner's unique needs. Beyond the classroom, Milana is a competitive ballroom dancer, bringing discipline, creativity, and teamwork to all her endeavors. She believes in the power of personalized learning and is committed to reimagining education so every child can thrive.

Yehuda Heller

Director of Farm-to-Table, Wellbeing & Basketball

Yehuda Heller brings over a decade of experience weaving together education, mental health, and nature-based learning. He supports students through experiential farm education, mindfulness practices, and youth athletics, creating spaces that foster growth, resilience, and connection.

Amy Attias

Director of Early Childhood & Head of Holy

One of the brightest lights from WeGrow, Amy brings with her over 20 years of experience working with and inspiring children to connect with their spirits.

Kelsey & Kuani

Musical Directors

Previously Musical Directors at WeGrow, Kelsey and Juan are partners in life and in music. Their passion is giving children the tools to access the music that dwells within in order to connect with others, raising the vibration of the world one song at a time.

A multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter, Kelsey has worked with children of all ages across the globe (Cuba, India, Kenya, and Brazil) and in Miami and NYC. She has taught music in classrooms, living rooms (and virtual rooms) for the past 10 years.

Juan attended jazz school in Bogotá, Colombia and refined his percussion skills in Havana, Cuba and Salvador, Brazil. He also served as the musical director for the School of Rock in Brooklyn, NY.

ZACH & SHLOMO, ZUSHA

Torah Curriculum & Music Production

Zusha is a dynamic band that fuses traditional Jewish music with elements of soul and electronic rhythms, creating a unique sound that resonates with a diverse audience. Known for their soulful melodies and spiritually uplifting lyrics, Zusha has carved out a distinct niche in the contemporary music scene. The band members (Shlomo Gaisin and Zachariah Goldschmiedt) are also students of Rav Dovber Pinson, a renowned author and Kabbalist, whose teachings deeply influence their music and message. Through their art, Zusha seeks to inspire and connect people to their spiritual roots.

Karen Nagar

Director of Hebrew Studies

With over 10 years of experience teaching Hebrew, Karen brings a unique blend of expertise as both a speech pathologist and an educator. She was a lead Hebrew teacher at Ramaz with training in the *Tal Am* and *Chalav u'Dvash* programs. Karen is dedicated to creating an engaging language-learning environment. Whether focusing on phonetics, grammar, or everyday communication, her purpose is to tailor lessons to meet the needs of each student, fostering both linguistic confidence and cultural connection.

Ariella Prol

Atelierista

Ariella Prol has a passion for life that she loves sharing with children. A second-generation educator and homeschooler, Ariella grew up immersed in natural living in a family of holistic health practitioners and educators. From a very early age, Ariella demonstrated a keen eye for beauty and a mastery of the arts. A barefoot nature-lover from the start, Ariella grew up creating art with the same natural and organic supplies her students enjoy today.

As a young adult, Ariella traveled the world exploring more than 30 countries, photographing and journaling her experiences.

Ariella’s diverse and unique formal education includes graduation from the Florida School of Massage (1996) Ashtanga Yoga Instructor Training (2000), Children’s Yoga Teacher Training( 2003), and Certified Doula training. (2013).

As a homeschooling mom, Ariella began sharing yoga, philosophy, journaling, and arts and crafts classes with a small group of friends and in a pioneering blog with homeschoolers worldwide. For the past 15 years, Ariella has taught art, creative writing, and yoga in various professional settings engaging and nurturing students with her eclectic, holistic, and healing approach to childhood education.

Ariella, her husband Jeff  (an acupuncturist), and children, Kai (19), Lotus (16), and Leilani (10) can be found most weekends at the beach surfing and hanging out with friends.

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