Lisa Samick

Lisa Samick (she/her) is the director of Early Childhood and Family Engagement at Temple of the City of New York. She is also the immediate past president for ECE-RJ – the Early Childhood Educators of the Reform Movement. Lisa has been working in Jewish Early Childhood Education for more than 20 years and is a respected teacher and presenter.

Rosh HaShanah

Creating High Holiday Memories for Children

Lisa Samick

September 3, 2024

Finding ways to make the High Holidays meaningful for your child is an important way to nurture their Jewish identity. There are many ways to celebrate at home, like reading books, making crafts, or discussing what the holiday means to you and them.

a smiling father and little daughter with backpack at home

Engaging Families with Young Children

Going Back to School: Easing the Transition for Your Preschooler

Lisa Samick

Tricia Ginis

July 26, 2022

As the sun sets on these long, hot summer days, caregivers begin planning for their children's return to school. Perhaps the most important transition is the one of the child walking into a new classroom and starting a new school year. It can be scary for them and for you!

Reform Jewish teens seen from behind at gun violence prevention march

Ten Minutes of Torah

Gun Violence Prevention: Am I an Activist or an Actor?

Lisa Samick

April 11, 2018

I don't want my daughter to know we live in a world in which she could get shot in her second-grade classroom. Am I too protective? Too naive? Too selfish?