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 also has 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 be part of the Sutton Place Synagogue as the Director of the Jackson Religious School and Family Engagement. Seth previously served as the Director of Education at The Conservative Synagogue in Westport, CT and 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, daughter and son.
Email: sgolob@spsnyc.org
Phone: 212-593-3300x101
Leead Staller
Finance and Building Operations Manager
Leead is thrilled to be a part of the Sutton Place Synagogue team. Previously, Leead worked as the Director of NYU's Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus, and served as the rabbi of the Stanton Street Shul. He previously attended Penn undergrad and Yeshiva University for grad school, and is dedicated to the New York Jewish Community.
Email: lstaller@spsnyc.org
Phone: 212-593-3300x106
Jordyn Fein
Outreach and Administrative Associate
Jordyn is excited to be part of the Sutton Place Synagogue team. She is a recent graduate of Tulane University, where she earned a degree in Public Health. Jordyn is passionate about building community and creating meaningful connections. She looks forward to getting to know congregants and contributing to the vibrant life of the synagogue.
Email: jfein@spsnyc.org