Comprised of dedicated volunteers with a range of professional expertise and parent experiences, the Winnipeg Board of Jewish Education is the primary policy-making body for Gray Academy of Jewish Education. The WBJE sets strategic direction and provides operational oversight to ensure the strength, sustainability and long-term legacy of Winnipeg's only JK-12 Jewish day school. Our Leadership Team is responsible for education and operations at the school.

Winnipeg Board of Jewish Education

Executive

Jonathan Strauss, Chair

Michael Weinstein, Vice Chair

Daniel Matzkin, Secretary

Zachary Donen (’14), Treasurer

Directors

Cheryl Altman

Jen Dimerman

Josh Glow (’14)

Cindy Lazar (’87)

Stephanie Levene

Eleni Wener

Ex-Officio 

Josh Weinstein (’89), Past Chair

Lori Binder (’91), Head of School and WBJE CEO

Chief Financial Officer

Carlos Benesdra, CPA,CMA

WBJE is:

WBJE’s key responsibilities:

  • provides policy guidance and operational oversight of Gray Academy;
  • ensures Gray Academy’s mission is fulfilled;
  • leads the development and oversees the operationalization of our multi-year strategic plan;
  • maintains Gray Academy’s financial stability and sustainability;
  • supports Gray Academy in maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence and Jewish values.

Our Leadership Team

Lori Binder, Head of School and CEO

Ronit Amihude, Director of Learning and Innovation

Heather Micflikier, Elementary Principal

Tracy White, High School Principal

Skye Kneller, Director, Advancement and Alumni Relations

Julia Kroft, Associate Director, Advancement and Alumni Relations

Andrea Ritter, Director, Marketing and Communications