Meet our Office Staff
Meet Our Staff
- Tamar Fix, Executive Director
- Hailey Pryce-Shidler, Membership Experience Coordinator
- Renee Berkowitz, Administrative Assistant
- Devora Movtady, Business Manager
- Romy and Avrahum, Youth Directors
- Alexander Wildes, Assitant Youth Director
- Shiffy Friedman , Yoetzet Halacha
- Meet our Director of Security
- Meet our Facility 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
Devora Movtady, Business Manager
Devora has been a part of the Lincoln Square Synagogue team since November 2013. You can reach Devora at devora@lss.org or by calling 212-874-6100 ext 106
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.
Renee Berkowitz, Administrative Assistant
Renee Berkowitz graduated from Binghamton University in 2019 with a B.A. in Psychology and Anthropology. During her time at Binghamton she was heavily involved in the campus Hillel, becoming President of their chapter's Challah for Hunger. After graduating, Renee moved to Ontario, Canada and continued her involvement working at Western Hillel. In April of 2021 she moved to NYC. She looks forward to getting to know members and to bringing her skills to Lincoln Square Synagogue. When not working, Renee can be found visiting local dog parks, doing crossword or sudoku puzzles, and exploring the city.You can reach her at renee@lss.org or by calling 212-874-6100 ext. 104.
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.
Romy and Avrahum Sanger,
Youth & Teen Directors
Romy grew up attending Moshava and continued on as staff for many years. She is still involved as a board member with Bnei Akiva of North America. Romy graduated from Yeshiva University and worked in HR at a biopharmaceutical company before leaving to attend a coding bootcamp in Israel. She currently works at Better, a FinTech mortgage company, in Operations Strategy.
Avrahum grew up in London, England and went to SOAS University. He was extremely involved in Jewish Education while growing up, being a teacher for Bar and Bat Mitzvah Children and teaching at Cheder. He planned and organized many holiday events for the Hampstead Garden Synagogue including Sukkos Funday, a mock Pesach Seder and a Purim carnival. Avrahum currently works at Preqin as a Manager in Account Development.
Romy and Avrahum can be reached at youth@lss.org
Alexander Wildes,
Assistant Youth & Teen Director
Alexander grew up attending youth groups himself and has been working in the Youth Department for the last decade, first as a volunteer and then as a counselor. Alexander studied in Yeshivat Lev Hatorah for a year before completing his bachelor's degree in marketing from Yeshiva University. Currently, Alexander is pursuing a masters degree in Jewish Education from Azrieli and will be teaching at Manhattan Day School this Fall.
Alexander can be reached at youth@lss.org.
Meet Our Security
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.
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