With the influx of new teachers on YULA’s campus, it is crucial to know what they teach and
how they contribute to the school as a whole.
Starting with an exciting addition to the Judaics department, Mrs. Yali Kornfeld has begun to
teach Tanach and Jewish history. What drew her to YULA specifically is the “beautiful school
environment,” and she claims to be very happy to be a part of it. In the past, Mrs. Kornfeld has
taught Humanities subjects and led a debate club in Bais Yaakov, and although she taught
about the past, she brings relevant and stimulating ideas to her classroom. Mrs. Kornfeld
teaches 11th and 12th graders, and her favorite thing about YULA thus far is “how warm,
welcoming, and helpful other teachers and members of the faculty are.”
Another addition to the Judaics department is Mrs. Malka Glick, teaching Tanach, Machshava,
and a Mechanechet. Her abilities to influence go beyond school grounds as Mrs. Glick is a life
coach and Kalah teacher. Because she “supports women in developing self awareness,
clarifying goals, and navigating life’s challenges,” there is no doubt she’ll help YULA
students do the same. Her experience truly demonstrates her capability to truly help YULA girls
reach a higher level of self-awareness and overcome challenges.
Mrs. Menucha Schochet is also teaching Machshava, and she brings a whole new perspective,
with her past experience teaching Tanach and the Tanya. Being a motivational speaker and
relationship coach, Mrs. Schochet also brings a special warmth to the classroom. She teaches
each of her students to “discover how concepts like respect, compassion, and divine design”
can help students find within themselves to deepen their relationship with Hashem.
In the General Studies department, multiple new teachers have joined or, in one case, returned
to the YULA staff.
Mr. Yoni Reznik, teaching math, has not only worked in Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), UCLA
Health, and other finance and tech organizations, but he also holds a Bachelor of Science in
Economics from MIT. His vast knowledge in the world of mathematics brings much enrichment
to students, as he is excited to, as he said, “be once again teaching at a school with a vibrant
Jewish community.”
Mrs. Afsoun Kohanchi is teaching science and says that “Teaching science, particularly Biology,
is her passion.” Her passion reaches and inspires her students and gives them a true
appreciation for the inner workings of the world. Mrs. Kohanchi has a Bachelor’s and Master’s
degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology, exemplifying her expertise in the matter. She has also
taught at Touro, giving her insight on preparing students to learn successfully in a college
setting.
Mr. Steven Eichenbaum is returning to YULA and is once again teaching social studies.“I’m so
grateful to have Mr. Eichenbaum as a teacher again,” said Ella Mishulovin ‘26, “His economics
class so far has really helped me learn more about money and future ways to excel financially.”
Previously, Mr. Eichenbaum has taught in Hillel in Miami and at a public middle school in South
Florida, but what drew him back to YULA is “The kindness of both the students and staff!”
Overall, we are so lucky to have him back in the YULA family.
Ms. Gabriella Mahboubi is teaching English and history, and although she taught at the Boys
Division as a TA, the Girls Division is more than happy to welcome her. She retains a Bachelor’s
degree in English literature and creative writing from the Open University of Great Britain and
has also studied composition and songwriting at Rimon School of Music. What drew her to
YULA was the fact that she was “ a YULA alum, class of 2013. I’ve maintained great
relationships with some of my past teachers and the YULA community over the years, and
coming back to teach at YULA seemed like an organic development of events.” Ms. Mahboubi
has also served in an intelligence unit in the IDF, and lived in Israel for a number of years.
These unique experiences bring interesting conversations to her classes and insight for her
students who might want to follow in her path.
