J Life Fall 2025

New leaders of essential local organizations have come from across the country – and the world! – to inject new life into Central Florida’s Jewish community

Here, There, and EVERYWHERE!

Gotlib Jewish Academy welcomes its new head of school – a leader who believes in helping people tap into their own special talents

Empowering Others Is Her Superpower by Laura Breen Galante

T his summer, Gotlib Jewish Academy (GJA) welcomed its new head of school – Dr. Brocha Baum-Margolese, an experienced educator whose goal is to build on the school’s already strong foundation. “My goal as a Head of School is to lead from behind,” says Brocha, “to allow experts to do what they do best, to empower our teachers to be the best teachers they can be, to empower directors to be the best directors they can be. I work hard to allow everyone to tap into and express their own talents.” Gotlib Jewish Academy (formerly Jewish Academy of Orlando) introduced Brocha to the community with the following social media post:

Dr. Brocha Baum-Margolese with staff members at Gotlib Jewish Academy.

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