Hebrew School

Founded in 1996, the Beth Tikvah Religious School is a partnership between caregivers, students, teachers, and staff. We foster an environment where all students can access a positive, supportive, and quality religious school education. BTRS strives to instill in each and every student a deep appreciation, knowledge, and understanding about their rich Jewish heritage, customs, language, and religious practice. Learning is hands-on, engaging, and teachers support all learning needs so that every student can access their Jewish Education.

Lisa Volpigno

Beth Tikvah Education Coordinator 

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and earned my Master’s degree in Social Work from Simmons College in 2012. I  currently provide services to young adults who experience chronic pain at Boston Children’s Hospital and provide clinical services to children, adolescents, and families in an outpatient group practice. I have spent my career dedicated to the mental health and well-being of the youth and families served. I was a student, Bat Mitzvah’d, been a Madrich, and employed as an educator at Beth Tikvah Religious School. Beth Tikvah has always been my home and it's a privilege to be the current Education Coordinator. 

Sophia Friedmann

Early Childhood Education and Program Coordinator 

I am a senior at Clark University receiving my Bachelor's degree in English and my Master's degree in Teaching. I have lived in Massachusetts for the last four years, but I am a New York City native. I grew up going to synagogue with my family, becoming a Bat Mitzvah alongside my twin brother, and continuing my Jewish education as a Madrichim. Throughout the year, I volunteer as the president of the Big Brothers Big Sisters club at Clark, and work at a sleep-away camp each summer. I am very passionate about working with children, my own Jewish identity, and building and being part of a Jewish community.