Luria Academy of Brooklyn

Amanda Pogany, our Head of School, strives to give our children a full education, an education that stretches their minds, nourishes their hearts, and ushers them into the great joys and responsibilities of communal life. Our community is a model of Jewish life that supports a rigorous commitment to learning and an appreciative and diverse vision of the many ways to live as Jews. None of this is by accident. It is because we are blessed with a leader who knows how to build community. This past Sunday, Amanda received the Covenant Award at a virtual ceremony. We are thrilled to invite you to watch this wonderful celebration of Luria and our leader. Enjoy this tribute to Amanda and Luria Academy!

"When Luria Academy, a Montessori Jewish day school in Brownstone Brooklyn, contemplated the task of reopening its doors to students and teachers for the new school year, there were more questions than answers... We were never a school with kids sitting at desks in rows, said Amanda Pogany, Luria’s head of school. Among other differences from a conventional classroom setting, a Montessori school allows students freedom of movement as students engage with a diverse variety of educational materials, rather than just pencils and paper."

Head of School Amanda Pogany’s thoughtful reflection on the strong leadership required during this challenging time. We are opening our doors on August 31st because we believe it is best for our students. They deserve to connect with friends, in person. They need to be supported and nurtured emotionally and academically by our teachers, in person. We know that the experience of celebrating Jewish life and building Jewish identity is enhanced by being in community, and that is what we are here to do.

We are thrilled to announce the 2020 Covenant Award recipients! Maxine Handelman, Director of Family Life & Learning, Anshe Emet Synagogue, Chicago, IL Russel N...eiss, Senior Product Engineer, Sefaria, St. Louis, MO Amanda Pogany, Head of School, Luria Academy of Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY Max, Russel and Amanda exhibit the kind of creative, flexible, inclusive and intentional Jewish education that makes learning and engagement a joy for children, adults and families alike. Mazal Tov! Read more about the award recipients and their incredible contributions to Jewish education, here: www.covenantfn.org

Mazal Tov to Head of School Amanda Pogany, on receiving the prestigious Covenant Award, Jewish education’s highest honor.