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

Josh Weinstein (’89), President

Jonathan Strauss, Vice President

Zach Donen (’14), Treasurer

Directors

Cheryl Altman

Jen Dimerman

Ayli Klein

Cindy Lazar (’87)

Rabbi Matthew Leibl (’03)

Stephanie Levene

Daniel Matzkin

Michael Weinstein

Ex-Officio 

Bryan Borzykowski (’98), Past President

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 of Advancement and Alumni Relations

Julia Kroft, Interim Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations

Andrea Ritter, Director of Marketing and Communications

Judi Price-Rosen, Director of Admissions (on leave)

 

 

Annual Reports

Each year, the WBJE prepares an annual report documenting activities, achievements and financial performance for the fiscal year ended. We are very pleased to provide our school community with our newest annual report, for the 2022-2023 school year.

Click to view our 2022-2023 Annual Report:

View past Annual Reports: