Education Team

Email SANDi BETTAn

516-433-9120

I am proud to be the director at the Midway Jewish Center Janice M. Lustig Early Childhood Center. I have welcomed children and families to our school for over 10 years.  I have a Master’s degree in Education and many years of teaching experience in grades N-2 but Midway is truly my favorite place to be. Albert Einstein said, “Play is the highest form of research”. While playing and learning, children become their best selves. The joy I get when a child helps another, sings Hatikvah, tries something new, writes their name and other wonderful accomplishments is what makes my role at Midway so special. Being part of the Midway family with my husband and 3 sons is a great blessing. Please reach out to me anytime, I am always eager to hear from you.

Email EVITA SOKOL

516-938-8390, ext. 108

Dr. Evita Sokol has dedicated her career to Jewish education, working with children and families in camps, community centers, and synagogues. She earned dual BAs in European History from Columbia University and Modern Jewish Studies from JTS, where she also received her Master’s in Jewish Education. She served as Director of Family and Youth Education at Temple Shaaray Tefila for five years before spending a decade at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, where she helped expand its educational programs. During her time in NYC, she was part of the inaugural Leadership Institute for Congregational School Educators, strengthening leadership and pedagogical skills across Jewish movements.

Recognizing the connection between spiritual and physical well-being, Evita pursued a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science, graduating as valedictorian. She is a licensed acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, and certified health coach.

In 2023, Evita joined the Midway Jewish Center team as the Director of Education. She continues to work with the Jewish Education Project and remains committed to continuous professional and spiritual growth. She is happy to be part of the Midway community.

Email ALLY TASH

516-938-8390

Ally Tash is our B'nei Mitzvah Coordinator. Ally Tash has a BA from Brandeis University and a dual MA from Fordham University in Childhood and Special Education. She has taught in NYC Jewish day schools and public schools for 15+ years. She has been chanting Torah since the 5th grade at the Brandeis School and did for 15+ years at Congregation Habonim in NYC. She has been tutoring b'nai mitzvah students for 20+ years. A Long Island native (Baldwin), she has also lived in Jerusalem (Hebrew University) and Kansas (Hillel JCSC Fellow).  Ally enjoys hiking, baking and practicing yoga and is a 200-hr registered yoga teacher.