Meet our Office Staff

Tamar Fix, Executive Director

 Tamar joined Lincoln Square Synagogue as   Executive Director in July of 2016. Tamar   appreciates the eclectic nature of Synagogue and   community center work as it offers the opportunity   and excitement of being in a constant state of   learning and growth. One of her greatest joys is   connecting with people on a multi-generational level   and she feels gratified in working at Lincoln Square   Synagogue and getting to know the members.   Tamar brings her strong interpersonal and   administrative skills to LSS as well as her personal   commitment to Modern Orthodox Jewish life,   tradition and community. Though her goals as ED are   lofty, chief among them is to become an honorable   link in LSS's humble and historical 1964   beginnings. It is truly an honor to be part of such a venerable institution. Tamar received her B.S. from Queens College and earned her M.A. from Hofstra University in Marriage & Family Therapy. Tamar completed the third cohort of UJA and Columbia University's Executive Leadership Program. In addition to her Synagogue & Jewish communal work, Tamar is a published author whose writing has appeared in both book form and periodicals. Fluent in Hebrew & raised steeped in both Israeli and American culture, Tamar is equally at home in each. Tamar currently resides in Queens, NY with her son Nate. You can email Tamar at tamar@lss.org or reach her by calling (212) 874-6100 ext 101

 Hailey Pryce-Shidler,

Membership Experience Coordinator

Hailey graduated from Chapman University in 2020 with a B.A. in Screenwriting. After volunteering with her local BBYO chapter, she decided to focus on helping her community connect to their Jewish heritage. She is looking forward to helping members feel at home and ensuring that the Synagogue runs as smoothly as possible. Hailey is passionate about forming connections with others and is excited to meet the members of the congregation. In her free time she likes to read, write, cook, and explore both the city and the world. You can reach her at hailey@lss.org or by calling 212-874-6100 ext. 105.

 Shiffy Friedman, Yoetzet Halacha

Shiffy has been serving as a Yoetzet Halacha in Manhattan since 2017 and is excited to now join the LSS family. She graduated from Nishmat’s Miriam Glaubach Center’s U.S. Yoatzot Halakha Fellows Program in 2015. She has been counseling women in the area of women's health and halakha, both through her role as Yoetzet Halakha in Westchester County and through teaching brides and couples before marriage. Shiffy has taught at SAR Academy and currently teaches at Ma'ayanot Yeshiva High School. She received her B.A. in Judaic Studies from Stern College and a dual M.A. in Education and Jewish Studies from New York University. Prior to that, she spent a year studying in Israel at the Stella K. Abraham Beit Midrash for Women in Migdal Oz. She and her husband, Rabbi Noam Friedman, live with their two children, Avital and Adir, in Morningside Heights, where they serve as the OU-JLIC couple at Columbia/Barnard Hillel.

Mike Zimet Protective Services is an executive protection firm handling major event and personal protection for the entertainment, diplomatic and corporate worlds. In addition to Lincoln Square, they also provide protection for several synagogues in the NY area and also handle security for SAR Academy and High School with a very proactive approach to protection.

Zimet has provided personal protection for Senator Bernie Sanders during the last two presidential campaigns and has also protected President Joe Biden during his time in the private sector. His firm also works closely with the Israel Consulate and Shin Bet (Israel's Secret Service) , providing protection for visiting ministers and former Prime Ministers.  

At Lincoln Square, Mike's security detail operates a seven day a week schedule, and works in conjunction with both the NYPD's 20th Precinct and Patrol Borough Manhattan North.