Pam Pass Religious School Director
Pam Barnett Pass has been the Assistant Director of Congregation Kol Ami’s Religious School since 2014 and in 2019 became the Director. Prior to stepping into this role, Pam established herself as a beloved Religious School teacher, B’nai Mitzvah tutor, and substitute teacher in the Early Childhood Program. Pam now manages all of these titles successfully and brings deep knowledge, warmth, enthusiasm, and creativity to each one. She is lovingly known among kids and parents as “Morah Pam.”
Prior to Kol Ami, Pam spent many years working in the magazine publishing industry. She managed finance and consumer marketing for publications like Food & Wine, People, InStyle, and Entertainment Weekly.
Pam lives in Edgemont with her husband Matt and is the proud mom of daughters Clarey and Amalia.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: PamPass@NYKolAmi.org
(914) 949-4717 X124
Melissa Cohen Director of Youth Engagement
Melissa Cohen grew up in Scarsdale, NY and recently graduated from the University of Rochester with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences and a minor in Clinical Psychology. She intends to pursue a Masters degree in teaching biology later on. Melissa went to religious school at Kol Ami through 12th grade, was a Madricha (assistant teacher) for many years, and was an avid participant in the musical aspects of Youth Shabbats and High Holiday services. Additionally, Melissa attended URJ Crane Lake Camp for eleven summers, three of which were on staff, most recently as Head Programming Specialist. Camp is an integral part of Melissa’s Jewish identity and is a large reason why she is such a proponent of joyous and curious Judaism.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: MelissaCohen@NYKolAmi.org
(914) 949-4717 X111