Jonah Hassenfeld
Blue squiggly lines radiating outward. Doodles by a child.

“I want our students to know how to think critically, act with compassion, and recognize their own agency in shaping the world around them.”

Dr. Jonah Hassenfeld

Director of Learning and Teaching | At Schechter since 2020

jonah.hassenfeld@ssdsboston.org

About Jonah

Jonah brings more than 15 years of experience working with students, with a background in history, philosophy and education. Before joining Schechter, he taught students in the New York public schools, Brandeis University and Gann Academy.

Education

  • B.A., Philosophy, Columbia University

  • Ph.D., Education, Stanford University

Something you might not know

Jonah was once the front man for what may have been the best acoustic folk-grunge band on the Lower East Side. They didn't have a drummer, but they made it work.