JONATHAN FRUCHTER
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, excellent communication skills, and good middos. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal, Judaic Studies
HF Epstein Hebrew Academy
08.2018 - Current
- Shared responsibility for school schedule, school culture, staff culture
- Oversee and develop curriculum and benchmarks for all Judaic studies classes
- Support staff to ensure success professionally, as well as within the classroom
- Connect with parents to build trust in order to best educate the whole child
- Execute Judaic studies programming, and informal programming, throughout the year
- Build long-term relationships with students to foster personal growth, and encourage academic success
Education & Engagement Coordinator
Young Israel of St. Louis
09.2018 - Current
- Engage with congregants both formally and informally
- Learn with individual members, as well as give shiurim
- Run a teen-led minyan on Shabbos
Assistant Principal
HF Epstein Hebrew Academy
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Collaborate with the Head of School and Principal to facilitate all aspects of the institution – culture, operations, staffing, educational, programming
- Supported various fundraising initiatives, and presented new opportunities
Programming Coordinator / Teacher
HF Epstein Hebrew Academy
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Rebbe to middle school boys for all Judaic studies subjects
- Implement holiday and non-holiday school-wide programming
Interim Rabbi
Young Israel of Greater Buffalo
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Deliver weekly Shabbos drashos, as well as other weekly shiurim
- Answer congregational questions
- Oversee and maintain the community eruv
Teacher
Jewish Heritage Day School, Buffalo, NY
09.2013 - 06.2017
- Teach mathematics and halacha to a variety of grades
Staff Accountant
Steven Sanders, CPA
12.2014 - 04.2017
- Prepare individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns to comply with GAAP accounting standards
- Perform bookkeeping for clients using QuickBooks
Interim Regional Director
Buffalo Vaad Ha'Kashrus (BVK)
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Supervise kosher certification and operation of local food establishments
- Conduct visits to ~10 factories to ensure the highest kosher standards
Yeshiva University Fellow
DRS High School
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Foster a learning environment for high school students in the Beis Midrash
- Engage students in texts, discussing topics of their choice
Teen Head Counselor / Division Head
Camp Mesorah
06.2009 - 08.2009
- Collaborate with co-head counselor to oversee 10 staff and 80 campers
- Coordinate daily activities including sports leagues, swim, and extra curriculars to ensure proper execution of each activity, as well as smooth transitions throughout the day
Education
Semicha Yoreh Yoreh - RIETS
Yeshiva University
New York, NY03.2016
Master of Science -
Azrieli Graduate School For Jewish Education & Administration
New York, NY06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Sy Syms School of Business
New York, NY06.2010
Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh
Old City, Yerushalayim01.2007
Skills
- Stakeholder relations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Analytical thinking
- Public speaking
- Educational leadership
- Curriculum development
Awards
Torah Educator Award, HF Epstein Hebrew Academy 80th Dinner Celebration
Timeline
Assistant Principal
HF Epstein Hebrew Academy
08.2021 - 07.2024
Education & Engagement Coordinator
Young Israel of St. Louis
09.2018 - Current
Principal, Judaic Studies
HF Epstein Hebrew Academy
08.2018 - Current
Programming Coordinator / Teacher
HF Epstein Hebrew Academy
08.2018 - 07.2021
Interim Rabbi
Young Israel of Greater Buffalo
09.2015 - 08.2016
Interim Regional Director
Buffalo Vaad Ha'Kashrus (BVK)
09.2015 - 08.2016
Staff Accountant
Steven Sanders, CPA
12.2014 - 04.2017
Teacher
Jewish Heritage Day School, Buffalo, NY
09.2013 - 06.2017
Yeshiva University Fellow
DRS High School
09.2011 - 06.2012
Teen Head Counselor / Division Head
Camp Mesorah
06.2009 - 08.2009
Semicha Yoreh Yoreh - RIETS
Yeshiva University
Master of Science -
Azrieli Graduate School For Jewish Education & Administration
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Sy Syms School of Business
Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh
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