Meet our Education Team
Rabbi Amy heads up our education team and sets the direction by which we implement the ISJL curriculum, a proven religious school curriculum which provides spiraling curriculum for each grade level in ten key content areas. She teams with our Board of Directors and Education VP to establish education policy, and teams with our Education Coordinator and Administrator to run the religious school. None of this would work if it wasn't for the efforts of our dedicated team of teachers! Read more below about our team members.
Rachel Strasburg
Education VP
Rachel has a B.A. in Communications and M.Ed in Educational Leadership. She currently teaches Middle School Special Education. Rachel started as a Head Start teacher and then spent nine years as a Preschool Principal.
Rachel is very excited about becoming more involved in the community not only as an educator but as a voice for children and families.
Lisa Zimmerman
Temple Administrator
Lisa Zimmerman has a B.A. from James Madison University where she double majored in Political Science and International Affairs. After spending some time in the business sector following her graduation, she gained the position of Administrative Assistant for United Christian Parish of Reston. Lisa enjoyed her work in community building within a faith group, and was thrilled to apply her skills in community organizing and administration at Beth Chaverim Reform Congregation.
Lisa grew up with a Reform Jewish background, attending Agudath Sholom Synagogue in Lynchburg, VA in her youth, and becoming a bat mitzvah at Temple Beth Tikvah in Roswell, GA.
As Temple Administrator for BCRC, Lisa finds joy in the shared mission and the friendly atmosphere of the congregation, and values the temple’s commitment to fostering social, worship, and educational opportunities for all ages both inside and outside of the the temple doors. If you have questions on programs within our community or if you would like to get involved, you can reach Lisa in the office at office@bcrcva.org, or 703-729-1659.
Our Teachers
Pre-K and K Combined – Michael Fruitman and Jennifer Kasmer
1st and 2nd Grades Combined - Ariel Shumaker
3rd grade Hebrew and Judaics - Rachel Strasburger
4th grade Hebrew – shared by Anne Suazo and Carolyn Angioli
4th grade Judaics – Lee Kass
5th grade Hebrew and Judaics – Taylor Medoff
6th grade Hebrew – Stephanie Glasser
6th grade Judaics – Dr. Carol Currier
7th grade Hebrew – shared by Stephanie Glasser and Lori Labell
7th grade Judaics – Jonathan Goldberger
Thank you to our Religious School Musician Rockin' Mr. Phil Kane!
Fri, April 16 2021
4 Iyar 5781
BCRC news & Notes
Thank you to Volunteers who Made BCRC-ADAMS Vaccine Clinic a Success!
A huge thank you to volunteers from BCRC and from our friends at the ADAMS Center who contributed their time and expertise to the BCRC-ADAMS Covid-19 vaccine clinic, which took place Sunday, April 11th!
More volunteers (both of the medical profession and non-medical profession) are needed to help community members receive a second dose on May 9th (Mother's Day). Please see the blast to sign up to volunteer for this great Mitzvah! - and for more photos from this event.
View and Contribute to our Virtual Bulletin Board!
BCRC is about COMMUNITY! Our synagogue community and the community around us! CLICK HERE to view our Virtual Bulletin Board with community offerings.
Have something you would like to contribute to the Virtual Bulletin Board, please email the office (office@bcrcva.org)! We welcome submissions!
The Great Big Game Show!
Sunday, April 25, 4-5pm
Fun for all ages! Join your BCRC friends for a rousing Game Night... errr, Afternoon! Hosted by The Great Big Game Show Online! Try your hand at interactive, high graphic trivia games as an individual or as a team (each participant should log in on their own device). Have fun with games including Fist Bump, Face Off, and more! No need to register, just come ready to play! A zoom link will be sent on the day of the event.
Team BCRC Virtual 5K - Benefitting JCADA
Join Team BCRC in a Virtual 5k to Help Stop Domestic Violence!
Benefiting JCADA (Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse)
JCADA provides trauma-informed care for victims of domestic abuse, and is hosting a Virtual 5K Fundraiser! Join team BCRC by donating and pledging to take part! You may run, walk, or bike a 5k on your own, or safely with friends and family, and log your activities online! Not up for a 5K? Try 5 bench presses, 5 burpees, 5 jumping jacks, or any activity you choose!
Click here to sign up with Team BCRC, and consider sending photos to the office to be shared on BCRC's Virtual Bulletin Board! (the sign up link is to the right of the page.)
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Contact Us!
Beth Chaverim Reform Congregation
21740 Beaumeade Circle, Suite 100
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 729-1659
office@bcrcva.org