Staff
Lindsay Bennett
Director, Kaplan Nursery School
Lindsay returned to the SPS community in August 2015, as Director of the Kaplan Nursery School. She is a graduate of NYU, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Social Work. She later earned a Master’s degree in Infant/Parent Development & Early Intervention, and dual certification in Early Childhood Education and Special Education from Bank Street College of Education. After 10 years away, in the field of Early Childhood Education Administration, Lindsay is excited to return to KNS. Lindsay is the mother of two young children.
Email: lbennett@spsnyc.org
Phone: 212-826-6204
Sydnie Henkin
Assistant Director of Kaplan Nursery School, Director of Sutton Summer Camp, and Family Center Coordinator
Email: shenkin@spsnyc.org
Phone: 212-826-6204
Harriet Janover
Director of Special Projects
Our congregation benefited from Harriet’s talented and dedicated service as Executive Director for nearly 30 years, during which she played a major role in the extraordinary growth that helped Sutton Place Synagogue evolve into the major Jewish institution it is today. Harriet’s vitality, creativity and people skills are characteristics that make her ideally suited for her current role.
Email: hjanover@spsnyc.org
Phone: 212-593-3300
Abby Johnson-Guez
Director of Membership, Development, & Strategy
Abby loves her work as Director of Membership, Development and Strategy at Sutton Place Synagogue. In her role, she oversees the membership and development function at SPS, as well as strategic initiatives and program operations. Before coming to SPS, Abby worked at Brooklyn Heights Synagogue as the Education Program Manager. Abby originally hails from Rochester, New York and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Vassar College where she studied English and women’s studies. She is currently earning her Masters of Science in Nonprofit Management from Gratz College. Abby currently lives in Williamsburg with her wife and their dog.
Email: ajohnson@spsnyc.org
Phone: 212-593-3300x111
Seth Golob
Director of Jackson Religious School & Family Engagement
Seth is thrilled to join Sutton Place Synagogue as the Director of the Jackson Religious School and Family Engagement. Seth served as the Director of Education at The Conservative Synagogue in Westport, CT for the past five years and previously worked on both the Regional and International levels of USY. Hs is originally from Baltimore, MD and graduated from Ithaca College. Seth lives uptown with his wife, Sophie, and daughter, Billie.
Email: sgolob@spsnyc.org
Phone: 212-593-3300
Adam Rudich
Office Manager
Adam is excited to join Sutton Place Synagogue as the Office Manager responsible for the finances and operations at SPS. Prior to coming to SPS, Adam worked for the Orthodox Union/NCSY as the Director of Operations and Finance. He has a Master’s in Public Administration from Baruch College and Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Albany. Adam is originally from Long Island, NY and now lives in Forest Hills Queens. He is the proud father of two daughters.
Email: arudich@spsnyc.org
Phone: 212-593-3300x106
Lea Rosen
Administrative Associate
Lea is excited to join SPS as an Administrative Associate. She is an Upper West Sider and a recent graduate of Bates College, where she majored in English and led her college’s Jewish Student Union. Before coming to SPS, she worked in marketing at an Israeli startup.
Email: lrosen@spsnyc.org
Phone: 212-593-3300