Mrs. Shoshy Schmukler, Director 

Before joining YahalomNY as Director, Mrs. Shoshy Schmukler served in a variety of educational, leadership, and administrative roles within special education schools. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with children with special needs and their families, developing extensive experience and expertise in the field. Shoshy is dedicated to supporting families and strengthening Yahalom’s mission through her knowledge, leadership, and commitment to the community.

Shoshy can be reached at Sschmukler@agudah.org.

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Mrs. Aliza Greenblatt, Family Support Coordinator 

Mrs. Aliza Greenblatt serves as Yahalom's Family Support Coordinator. Aliza works closely with families to help them access appropriate resources, services, and referrals tailored to their child(ren)'s needs. She joins this role with years of experience working with children with special needs in a variety of capacities and is passionate about supporting families and ensuring they feel informed, empowered, and connected. Aliza can be reached at Agreenblatt@agudah.org. 

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Mrs. Mimi Lewis, Family Support Coordinator 

Mrs. Mimi Lewis serves as Yahalom's Family Support Coordinator. Mimi brings many years of experience in special education, along with a strong background in care management. Her professional expertise, compassionate approach, and commitment to helping families navigate complex challenges help provide meaningful support to the families we serve. Mimi can be reached at Mlewis@agudah.org. 

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Mrs.. Chana Gestetner, Special Programs Manager

Chana oversees Yahalom’s special programs and family events, working collaboratively with the Yahalom team to create meaningful opportunities for families raising an individual with special needs to connect, grow, and feel supported. She is dedicated to building strong relationships with families and ensuring that every interaction is approached with sensitivity, understanding, and respect. Chana also oversees the coordination of Yahalom’s internal programs, working behind the scenes to develop and maintain the systems, infrastructure, and processes that enable the organization to best serve families.​ Chana can be reached at Cgestetner@agudah.org or by phone at 212-747-8763.

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Miss Rochel Finkel, Office Manager 

Miss Rochel Finkel serves as Yahalom's Office Manager. Rochel is often the first point of contact for families reaching out to Yahalom and coordinates communication between families and staff, helping connect each family with the right person and resources. She helps ensure a positive and seamless experience for every family. Rochel can be reached at Rfinkel@agudah.org or by phone at 212-747-8763.