Our Staff
Our staff at Hebrew School of the Arts are trained to give your child the ultimate experience of Jewish education coupled with STEAM and hands-on activities and programs!
Chana Caytak
Born and raised in West Bloomfield, Michigan, Mrs Chana Shemtov studied in Cheder Lubavitch and CMHS.
From a young age, Chana has been involved in giving and volunteering to the community. For years, she has dedicated her time in helping kids with special needs, providing much needed warmth and friendship for those that where in need, through an organization called Friendship Circle.
After graduating High School she studied at the Beis Chana Women's seminary in Tzefat, Israel Studying Teaching and Education, and graduated majoring in Judaic studies.
As a successful organizer she directed camps in Plano, Texas, Toledo, Ohio and Kalkaska Michigan.
In addition, she taught at a Jewish School in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
Chana brings tremendous experience, care and knowledge as the director of the Hebrew School of the Arts.
Danielle Glanville
Danielle started her teaching career in Brooklyn, New York. After earning her degree in Infant Toddler Development, she taught at many notable institutions in the NY area. Congregation Beth Elohim, The Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, and the Transit Museum are the highlights of her teaching career spanning over two decades. Danielle loves to be creative. She is also passionate about photography, crocheting, learning new languages, and cooking.
She relocated to Michigan in 2020 with her family and hasn’t looked back. Since her arrival, she has enjoyed exploring the splendor of Michigan. Danielle, in true New Yorker fashion, was not a driver; she just passed her road test. Danielle is excited to be part of the Hebrew School of the Arts and pass on the wisdom and love of being a Jew!
Hebrew School is excited to have Danielle teach and direct our younger division.
Rabbi Menachem Caytak
Born and raised in Ottawa, Canada, Rabbi Menachem Caytak studied in Rabbinical schools in the US, Israel and in the United Kingdom.
After completing his studies, he was ordained by Rabbi Yitzchak Yeruslavsky Chief Rabbi of Kiryat Malachi, Israel.
Rabbi Menachem has always been active from a young age volunteering with outreach programs during his yeshiva years and working with Jewish youth. As a student he would spend his Friday afternoons visiting Jewish shopkeepers sharing with them a Jewish thought or the chance to put on Tefillin. As his studies grew so did his commitment to enriching the lives of Jewish people. As an intern Rabbi, he provided educational programs and holiday events for the Jews in Kirkland Quebec, US Virgin Islands and Oklahoma City. Rabbi Caytak has also directed at a Jewish children's overnight camp in Kalkaska Michigan.
Rabbi Menachem teaches the older division of the Hebrew School of the Arts.