Youth Director

Naomi Albert first became involved with the Shomrei Emunah Youth Department as a ten year old participant when she moved to Baltimore from San Antonio, Texas. She went on to become a beloved groups leader at the shul for a few years before assuming the position of Youth Director. Aside from her position at Shomrei Emunah, she has also been involved with several youth programs and camps, including a SEED camp, Bnos groups, JEP Girls of Maryland, Jewish Big Brother Big Sister, Camp Achva, and Baltimore's Chill Zone (an Oorah initiative).

Naomi graduated from Bais Yaakov of Baltimore and currently attends University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

When not in shul or in school, Naomi enjoys spending time with her family, babysitting, playing basketball and drinking coffee.

Naomi can be reached at youth@shomreiemunah.org.

About our Teen Minyan Rabbi

Mordechai Bennett is our new Teen Director! During the year, he is the beloved fourth and fifth grade Rebbe at Ohr Chadash Academy and manages their popular Motzei Shabbos Learning program.  He is known for his professional demeanor, enthusiasm for teaching, and focus on developing a meaningful relationship with each of his students.  When not in school, Rabbi Bennett enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters Tila and Libby, learning, and playing hockey. Having spent four year in Kollel Avodas Levi,  Rabbi Bennett holds a Bachelor’s of Talmudic Law from Ner Israel Rabbinical College, and a Master’s in Education from Johns Hopkins University.  

Rabbi Bennett can be reached at teens@shomreiemunah.org.