Ariel Glueck is thrilled to have joined Park Avenue Synagogue as the Director of Youth and Teen Programming. In her role, she brings a background in social work and experiential Jewish education.
Previously, Ariel worked in public and independent schools, synagogues, youth movements, and camps. She is excited to be at PAS partnering with teens to develop leadership skills, create memorable experiences, and connect more deeply to their Jewish identity.
Ariel earned an LMSW from Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University and a BA in Political Science and Educational Policy at Hunter College. She is a Nachshon Graduate Fellow, a program designed to foster Jewish leadership in North America. Ariel spent a semester at Hebrew University and a year with Kivunim (an acclaimed Israel gap year program).