About Elana...

Elana Fertig, MS Ed, is a beloved and respected leader in yeshiva preschool education, shaping the field for nearly 25 years. From 2003 to 2024, she directed and transformed the early childhood programs at Yeshiva of South Shore in Hewlett, New York, and previously led the early childhood department at Prospect Park Yeshiva in Brooklyn.
A true pioneer, Elana co-founded the Long Island-Yeshiva Early Childhood Directors Network and serves as the Early Childhood Education Consultant for the Consortium of Jewish Day Schools (COJDS). Her sought-after expertise makes her a popular lecturer and key coordinator of staff development for early childhood educators.
Her book, Infusing the Ruach In Your School, is a cornerstone of Jewish early education, offering practical guidance for creating joyful, enriching learning environments.
Known as the “director’s director,” Elana mentors preschool leaders, sharing her insights on curriculum development, program management, and keeping classrooms vibrant and engaging. Her workshops, presented for organizations like Torah Umesorah and the BJE/Jewish Education Project, as well as schools across North America, are filled with practical advice drawn from her extensive experience.
Elana’s passion is creating joyful, meaningful Jewish education. Her goal is to help children build happy preschool memories that inspire a lifelong love of learning.
A true pioneer, Elana co-founded the Long Island-Yeshiva Early Childhood Directors Network and serves as the Early Childhood Education Consultant for the Consortium of Jewish Day Schools (COJDS). Her sought-after expertise makes her a popular lecturer and key coordinator of staff development for early childhood educators.
Her book, Infusing the Ruach In Your School, is a cornerstone of Jewish early education, offering practical guidance for creating joyful, enriching learning environments.
Known as the “director’s director,” Elana mentors preschool leaders, sharing her insights on curriculum development, program management, and keeping classrooms vibrant and engaging. Her workshops, presented for organizations like Torah Umesorah and the BJE/Jewish Education Project, as well as schools across North America, are filled with practical advice drawn from her extensive experience.
Elana’s passion is creating joyful, meaningful Jewish education. Her goal is to help children build happy preschool memories that inspire a lifelong love of learning.