our Statement of intent

ANUאנו founder, curriculum deviser and teacher,  Tamy received her MFA from Columbia University in 2006.

Born in Jerusalem, Tamy moved to NYC in 2004 and has been teaching in conservative, reform and secular Hebrew schools in Brooklyn since 2013.

Between 2013-2022 she built and led the 6th grade Holocaust studies curriculum at Kane Street Synagogue.

During that time she co created and taught the Israeli Film Club curriculum to the "Bogrim" high school class at KSS .

She has been lead Hebrew and Jewish studies teacher at Fig Tree since 2014, teaching Jewish culture, Jewish History and Hebrew language to  kids age PreK-6th grade.

For the past 11 years she has been both teaching and creating diverse curriculums for private group sessions of Jewish and Non Jewish teens and tweens in  Holocaust , History of Israel, Hebrew Bible and Jewish Cultural Studies.

Tamy teaches private Hebrew language classes for both Hebrew speaking and English speaking kids . 

Nikkita, originally from the U.K., is a singer-songwriter and interdisciplinary artist based in Brooklyn. She also holds a Diploma in Fine Arts, Textiles and Illustration from the Leeds College of Art, a BA (hons) in Politics and an MA in international Relations. Her academic focus explored the extent and significance of cultural exchange and longevity. She has volunteered many years as a youth leader in theatre and stage school summer program at Bradford Playhouse in the U.K. 

Ran is a musician and teacher, born and raised in Zichron Yaakov, Israel.

Since moving to Brooklyn in 2012, Ran has been teaching Hebrew, Judaism and Music around the city. 

Ran brings to his students an open minded and personal approach .

"Teaching at ANUאנו allows us to explore this history . 

To engage with important themes of identity, our rich culture, perseverance, and the ongoing quest for justice."

Formerly a creator of operas, concert music, children’s theater and toys, Yoav Gal is currently a full time educator, teaching bible and Jewish History, helping Israeli and Jewish Americans rediscover their powerful identity.

Yoav holds a degree in Jewish Education from The Hebrew University.

Naama was born and raised in Israel and has lived in the U.S. for the past twenty years . Naama holds a BA in costume design from Empire State College and a Millinery certificate from FIT, and has taught Hebrew and Judaic Studies at multiple programs for over a decade.

As an Israeli mom and educator raising kids in the U.S. she values the importance of passing on the values and experiences around which she was raised as a child.