Jeffrey Dunefsky, a New York native, received his Jewish education at PS 47. He later transferred to Lexington School for the Deaf. At this school, he attended a class once a week to study Judaism and had a bar mitzvah. As a member of WSJD for over 25 years, he has held different positions on the Board of Directors. He…
Hillel Goldberg, son of Rabbi Goldberg, was born in New York City. He moved to Rutland, Vermont at age two and graduated from Austin School for the Deaf in Brattleboro, Vermont. He received his B.A. in Psychology and Secondary Education in Social Studies from Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. He worked at Gallaudet for 23 years as Program Coordinator for…
Stephanie was raised in Montgomery County, Maryland. Stephanie has been a long time member of WSJD. She recalls growing up attending services and holiday events provided by and through WSJD. She was thrilled to see the community come together for the ASL High Holidays and many other holiday events. She wants to continue to see different events and programs within…
Scott Recht was born in Steubenville, Ohio and was raised by Jewish parents in Weirton, WV in a Conservative Jewish household. He attended the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Pittsburgh, which was about 55 minutes away from his home and graduated from there. He went on to Gallaudet College (now University) and earned both Bachelor of Science and…
Marcia is a native Washingtonian who has spent most of her life in the Metro DC area. Marcia’s parents, Jean and Izzy Zisman, were among the charter members of WSJD and remained faithful members until their deaths. She is proud to continue their legacy. Marcia graduated from Gallaudet University with a B.A. degree in 1980 and McDaniel College with a…
Liz was born and raised in the Washington DC area in a conservative Jewish family and had a bat mitzvah, although she did not have as full a Jewish education as her hearing peers. Liz was a member of Temple Beth Solomon of the Deaf in Arleta, California while attending California State University at Northridge. She graduated with B.S. Degree…
