Ms. Miriam Krupka Berger currently serves as Dean of Faculty at the Ramaz Upper School in Manhattan, NY, where she has taught Tanakh and Jewish Philosophy since 2006. In addition to her current role, she shapes Judaic Studies curriculum, teaches interdisciplinary seminars, and is heavily involved in student Israel Guidance, faculty professional development and the student AIPAC group. Mrs. Berger completed an MA in Jewish Philosophy from Columbia University where her thesis work focused on the messianic writings of Isaac Abarbanel. Ms. Krupka has lectured widely to adult audiences in a variety of venues and sees Biblical Text as the foundation for all thoughtful philosophical discussion. Miriam currently lives in Teaneck, NJ with her husband, Dr. Ari Berger. She is the proud mother of sons Etai, Gavriel, and Shai.