Gala Honorees

Orna Sonnenschein

Education Director

Congregation Or Atid of Wayland The Jewish Learning Collaborative of MetroWest (JLCMW), Wayland MA

Orna led the JLCMW with warmth, dedication, thoughtfulness, humor, and care throughout the pandemic. She led us from the transition to Zoom last fall, back to in-person this fall. She's grown the JLCMW, connecting more synagogues and helping partner with each other to create an enjoyable, engaging, educational experience for students from pre-K through 8th grade. Orna truly cares for our children, connects well with parents, supports our teachers with her deep wisdom and vast experience, and works closely with the clergy, all while bringing the latest and best of Jewish educational research and practice into our school.