The Preschool at Congregation B'nai Israel Announces New Director

MILLBURN, NJ, April 12, 2024 — The Preschool at Congregation B’nai Israel, Millburn, New Jersey, today announced its new Director of Early Childhood Education, Mindy Klein, following an extensive search by a committee of parents, early childhood educators, and trustees.

In her new role, Mindy will lead year-round programming for children ages 16 months through pre-Kindergarten, including half-day and full-day preschool programs; STEAM, literacy, and wellness enrichment programs; Toddler & Me and Beginners classes; and Summer Camp, Sabbath, and other year-round holiday programming for children of all ages. Mindy will formally assume her position in July and is currently working with The Preschool Board, synagogue, clergy, and staff on plans for summer camp, fall school, enrichment programs, and expanded programming for young children and their families.

Mindy brings nearly two decades of experience as an early childhood educator, program administrator, and camp leader, and has a well-deserved reputation for caring and excellence among colleagues and parents in the community. Since 2016, she has taught at Temple B’nai Or Preschool in Morristown in both the private (religious) and public (non-faith based) programs, and served as the director on site, developed curriculum, and mentored staff. Under her leadership, the enrichment program, which focuses on science, art history, and STEM, quadrupled in size. Previously, Mindy taught at Temple Emanu-El’s Early Childhood Center in Westfield. From 2012-2021, she served as the Unit Director for the JCC of Central New Jersey’s Camp Yachad, where she supervised a large staff and helped to build the program.

The Summer Camp and Preschool at Congregation B’nai Israel, afternoon enrichment, and other early childhood education programs are open to children of all backgrounds. Graduates successfully continue their education across top public and private elementary school programs in the area, having built a foundation of social, emotional, literacy and other essential life skills. To meet Mindy Klein and tour the facility please reach out to her at mklein@cbi-nj.org or 973-379-4040.

About The Preschool at Congregation B’nai Israel The Preschool at Congregation B’nai Israel, established in 1975, continues a nearly fifty year history of early childhood education excellence, developing in children ages 16 months to pre-K social, emotional, literacy skills and an appreciation for the universal Jewish values of learning, respect, caring, and repairing the world, in a state-of-the-art facility. Since its founding, programs have prepared thousands of children to continue their education and development in top public and private schools throughout Essex, Union and Morris counties.

Now in its centennial year, Congregation B’nai Israel, Millburn, NJ is a center of Jewish life rooted in universal values, our connections to each other, our community, and spirituality, distinguished by passionate professional and lay leadership. We are an inclusive, family-friendly, multi-generational, egalitarian congregation that pursues lifelong fulfillment through education, observance and social action.