Education Administration Team

Prior to being appointed CEO, Rabbi Rosenblum served as principal of the boys division. During his tenure, Yeshiva was recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education. He also led the effort to document the school’s systems, processes, and methodologies. This documentation was submitted to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which accredited Yeshiva’s middle school program.

Rabbi Rosenblum has over 30 years of experience as an innovative educator and administrator. Among his accomplishments, he founded the International Sefer HaMitzvos Competition and authored the Sefer HaMitzvos booklets used by 40 schools. He also worked on both the ground-breaking Gemara Berura teaching methodology and Hascholas Gemara workbook, which incorporated Differentiated Instruction (DI) and Understanding by Design (UBD) learning techniques. In addition, Rabbi Rosenblum headed the team responsible for establishing the Zekelman Standards for Chumash and Talmud, which have been implemented in over 50 schools.

Rabbi Rosenblum has given educational leadership seminars for principals and school leaders and has served as a consultant for tens of schools in the U.S. and Canada. Rabbi Rosenblum was ordained by the United Lubavitch Yeshiva.

Rabbi Zalmen Raskin serves as the Assistant Head of School, overseeing the TELC and Elementary Girls Division, as well as the overall functioning of the school building. With over 15 years of classroom experience, he brings a deep understanding of chinuch, student development, and effective educational systems to his leadership role.

Rabbi Raskin received semicha from the Rabbinical Council of America and formal teacher training through the Menachem Education Foundation (MEF). He specialized in Kri’ah instruction and worked for several years in special education, experiences that shaped his commitment to meeting the needs of every talmidah. He developed a comprehensive Chumash curriculum that is currently implemented in multiple schools.

In addition to his administrative responsibilities, Rabbi Raskin was trained as a teacher coach and mentor through the Jewish New Teacher Project (JNTP) and has coached over ten teachers. He continues to actively support faculty growth through mentorship and instructional leadership. He also completed mental health training through Carlow University, strengthening his ability to support student well-being and staff needs.

Rabbi Raskin is guided by a core belief that every child is a chelek Elokai, endowed with inherent worth and unlimited potential. He views it as a shared mission and responsibility to help children recognize who they truly are and to nurture their growth with confidence and purpose.He is committed to facing challenges with presence and clarity while fostering a warm, structured, and values-driven environment through partnership with staff and families, ensuring that each child is supported academically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Rabbi Mannis Frankel was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. After completing his formal Yeshiva studies, he set his eye on making a difference in the world of education and began teaching.

While working at his first part-time teaching job in Los Angeles in 2006, he received his Rabbinic ordination. In 2008, with the goal of making education his choice of career, he completed the MEF Teacher Induction Program.

In 2014, Rabbi Frankel recieved the Eisenberg Award for Excellence in Education from the MEF.

In 2015, Rabbi Frankel moved with his family to Pittsburgh to accept a teaching position at Yeshiva Schools. In 2019, he took on a leadership role at Yeshiva, becoming the principal of the boys elementary and middle school.

Rabbi Frankel is passionate about education with a student-centered approach. He works to bring out each child’s inner strength and help them develop the best version of themselves.

Rabbi Zev Greenwald serves as the Head of Mesivta, bringing over 15 years of experience in the field of education. Coming from a family deeply rooted in the values of Chinuch al pi darko, Rabbi Greenwald has taught and excelled across multiple elementary school grades.

He received his rabbinic ordination in Eretz Yisroel.

Rabbi Greenwald is passionate about helping students grow academically, personally, and spiritually. With a warm, structured, and supportive approach, he is dedicated to guiding each bochur on his unique path toward becoming the best version of himself

Mrs. Raiza Malka Hartz is the Director of TELC and brings over 12 years of experience in early childhood education. She holds a master’s degree in Early Childhood and is passionate about nurturing young learners and supporting families. Her leadership is grounded in warmth, expertise, and a deep commitment to the TELC community. Mrs. Hartz is thrilled to be part of the Yeshiva Schools family.

Dr. Yisroel King is a graduate of Carlow University where he received his MS in professional counseling and PsyD in counseling psychology. He recently completed his pre-doctoral residency at Mid-Ohio Psychological Services in Columbus, OH, where he worked in a community mental health setting with both children and adolescents.

He currently works as a therapist at Sprout Center for Emotional Growth and Development, in addition to heading up the wellness division at Yeshiva.

An alum of Yeshiva Schools, Mrs. Rabinowitz has a teaching certificate from Bais Chana Seminary, where she received two years of teacher training, and a bachelor’s degree in education from Michigan Jewish Institute. She brings a decade of classroom experience, both in Israel and Crown Heights and, of course, here at Yeshiva Schools, where she has taught the 6th grade girls for many years.

Her focus will be to help create and nurture a culture and climate of joy, pride in yiddishkeit, achievement, responsibility, respect, and emotional health within the context of day-to-day school life.

Rabbi Yaacov Sebbag, LMSW, BAEd, brings with him an impressively broad educational background. He previously served as the principal at Darchai Menachem Boys School in Brooklyn, and later at United Lubavitcher Yeshiva of Ocean Parkway.

As principal at United Lubavitcher Yeshiva of Ocean Parkway, Rabbi Sebbag led the charge for systematic school turnaround and revitalization.

Beyond his academic pursuits, Rabbi Sebbag conducts workshops and offers coaching for schools, parents, and camps globally. He also contributes his expertise as a board member for the Elementary School Standards Evaluation Committee.

Dr. Leah-Perl Shollar is an educator, researcher, and writer with over three decades of experience in Jewish education in California, New York, and Pittsburgh. Dr. Shollar wrote the Girls’ School Jewish History curriculum, initiated tracked groups for high school Judaics, designed and led numerous interdisciplinary programs, and secured $80,000+ in grants for the Girls’ School Lab. Prior to joining Yeshiva’s administration, Shollar was an instructional designer and curriculum specialist in partnership with the Jewish Learning Institute, Kohelet Foundation, Rosh Chodesh Society, and Touro College. A published author of scholarly work and award-winning children’s literature, Shollar taught Jewish history and advanced Ḥumash at the high-school level for over twenty- five years, lectured widely on women in Tanach, and is the author of The Illustrated Family Tehillim.

Rabbi Eliezer Shusterman is the Principal of the Mesivta and Boys High School and is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the mesivta. In this role, he implements procedures, processes, and systems that promote operational efficiency and academic performance.

Rabbi Shusterman received a bachelor’s degree from the Rabbinical College of America. He received Rabbinic ordination from the Central Lubavitch Yeshiva. He has attended every professional development seminar and presentation given at Yeshiva over the last 25 years. In addition, he has given a number of presentations at Chabad educational conferences in New York.

His specific responsibilities include monitoring Judaic staff and ensuring that students meet curriculum goals. He also sees that the school’s disciplinary policies are maintained, and when necessary, works with parents to address behavioral and disciplinary issues. In addition to his supervisory responsibilities, Rabbi Shusterman teaches ninth grade Talmud.

During his career, Rabbi Shusterman has taught in Australia and South Africa, as well as in several American schools prior to joining Yeshiva in 1993. He has a passion and love for Jewish education and is now teaching a second generation of students in Pittsburgh. He gets tremendous nachas from seeing his students succeed in their respective fields in life.

Dobie Thaler is an experienced educator with many years of involvement in Jewish education and leadership. A proud graduate of Yeshiva Schools and a current master’s student at Bellevue University, studying Educational leadership, Dobie brings a thoughtful, hands-on approach to her work, with a focus on building strong relationships and creating meaningful learning environments for students of all ages.

She enjoys developing systems that help schools run more smoothly, supporting teachers and staff, and finding practical ways to improve the educational experience for students. Known for her calm presence and collaborative style, Dobie values teamwork and believes that lasting impact comes from empowering others and working together toward shared goals. Whether in the classroom or in an administrative role, Dobie is committed to helping students grow and to supporting the educators who guide them.