Career Day 2025: Friday, March 7
We are looking forward to Career Day 2025!
Upper school students will benefit from a dedicated morning conference where they will explore a wide variety of career opportunities and prepare for their future through presentations, small group discussions, and guidance from guest speakers and professionals.
Students will have the opportunity to network with professionals who hold a nuanced understanding of the many distinct paths and possibilities within various fields as they develop their own sense of what they may wish to pursue upon graduation from Barrack and beyond.
Opening Session for All Students: From Barrack to College to Career
Dan Waskow ‘83, Job Search Coach/Career Coach
Dan Waskow is a Job Search Coach/Career Coach with a 20-plus-year background in recruiting for such companies as Dell Technologies, Fidelity Investments, AIG, NASDAQ, Madison Square Garden, Accenture, and PwC. Dan is passionate about helping people find new jobs, and has a wealth of experience and perspective on the job search process. He has consulted with hundreds of people on their job searches in fields such as Technology, Consulting, Financial Services, Insurance, Sports and Entertainment, and the nonprofit world. Dan’s writing has been featured on the HR Technology website “Select Software Reviews”, where he’s recognized as a Job Search Coach and Recruiting Expert. Dan is a 1983 graduate of Akiba, where as a Senior he played on the Soccer, Basketball, and Tennis teams, and served as Senior Class President.
Session Speakers
Students in 9th-11th grade will choose three sessions
Students in 12th grade will attend a special presentation during Session 3
Business Speakers
![Avigail Gerber Schneiman '14: Associate Director of the College Student Network, Shalom Hartman Institute]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740406103/jbhaorg/gfjuixskq6b5rmtldguj/Avigail-Schneiman-2023_600.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740406103/jbhaorg/gfjuixskq6b5rmtldguj/Avigail-Schneiman-2023_600.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740406103/jbhaorg/gfjuixskq6b5rmtldguj/Avigail-Schneiman-2023_600.jpg","width":600}])
![Brian Nadav: Founder & Creative Director, Lapstone & Hammer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740151968/jbhaorg/srger2573iwd2vx1zstk/Nadav.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740151968/jbhaorg/srger2573iwd2vx1zstk/Nadav.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740151968/jbhaorg/srger2573iwd2vx1zstk/Nadav.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740151968/jbhaorg/srger2573iwd2vx1zstk/Nadav.png","width":900}])
![Craig Grossman: General Partner, Arts + Crafts Holdings]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740062089/jbhaorg/eaim24b3utjxfsumdc7i/Grossman.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740062089/jbhaorg/eaim24b3utjxfsumdc7i/Grossman.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740062089/jbhaorg/eaim24b3utjxfsumdc7i/Grossman.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740062089/jbhaorg/eaim24b3utjxfsumdc7i/Grossman.jpg","width":1066}])
Father of Samson ‘25 and Jackson ‘27
![Craig Span ‘92: Founder and CEO of GlobeTopper]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740063751/jbhaorg/pxtcqgaanvakxzwhftr8/span.png","width":240}])
![Michael Thomas: Principal at ZS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740063566/jbhaorg/uzewjlxgzywopxofqhj4/thomas.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740063566/jbhaorg/uzewjlxgzywopxofqhj4/thomas.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740063566/jbhaorg/uzewjlxgzywopxofqhj4/thomas.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740063566/jbhaorg/uzewjlxgzywopxofqhj4/thomas.jpg","width":1066}])
Father of Jonah ‘25 and Sophie ‘29
![Rhona Gerber: Chief Development Officer for Jewish Learning Venture]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740582097/jbhaorg/lefvcsiqqlk4tjncomb6/Gerber.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740582097/jbhaorg/lefvcsiqqlk4tjncomb6/Gerber.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740582097/jbhaorg/lefvcsiqqlk4tjncomb6/Gerber.png","width":600}])
STEAM/Engineering Speakers
![Ben Bernstein ‘14: Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Palantir Technologies]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740065274/jbhaorg/w2lbynpvefrh7gla2btg/Bernstein.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740065274/jbhaorg/w2lbynpvefrh7gla2btg/Bernstein.png","width":460}])
![Brett Rosen: Shareholder, Buchanan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740065185/jbhaorg/yhxvtedngcp0utsuwld7/Rosen.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740065185/jbhaorg/yhxvtedngcp0utsuwld7/Rosen.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740065185/jbhaorg/yhxvtedngcp0utsuwld7/Rosen.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740065185/jbhaorg/yhxvtedngcp0utsuwld7/Rosen.png","width":908}])
![Nikol Seleznev: Visiting Student, Technion, Israel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740063221/jbhaorg/ydugjowe16wwzcn3qpem/Nikol.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740063221/jbhaorg/ydugjowe16wwzcn3qpem/Nikol.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740063221/jbhaorg/ydugjowe16wwzcn3qpem/Nikol.jpg","width":655}])
![Todd Kramer: Founder and CEO, Secure Components]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740070445/jbhaorg/ynjtdshucfcdopnciel5/kramer2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740070445/jbhaorg/ynjtdshucfcdopnciel5/kramer2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740070445/jbhaorg/ynjtdshucfcdopnciel5/kramer2.png","width":533}])
![Tova Freidenreich: LaFrance Corp, Director of Corporate Learning]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740406347/jbhaorg/utnzz7xumagd9wjxvwrg/tova.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740406347/jbhaorg/utnzz7xumagd9wjxvwrg/tova.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740406347/jbhaorg/utnzz7xumagd9wjxvwrg/tova.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740406347/jbhaorg/utnzz7xumagd9wjxvwrg/tova.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740406347/jbhaorg/utnzz7xumagd9wjxvwrg/tova.png","width":1426}])
![Vanessa Chan: Vice Dean of the Engineering School for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at University of Pennsylvania]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741024003/jbhaorg/euxwwqmxarqmkknq59e0/Chan.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741024003/jbhaorg/euxwwqmxarqmkknq59e0/Chan.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741024003/jbhaorg/euxwwqmxarqmkknq59e0/Chan.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741024003/jbhaorg/euxwwqmxarqmkknq59e0/Chan.jpg","width":820}])
![Yaniv Slor Futterman: Visiting Student, Technion, Israel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740062774/jbhaorg/tlqg2lkfaossh4fxmk7b/Yaniv.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740062774/jbhaorg/tlqg2lkfaossh4fxmk7b/Yaniv.jpg","width":332}])
The Arts Speakers
![Amanda Branson Gill: Documentary Film Producer and Co-Founder, Kilo Films]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740579747/jbhaorg/ne7xywaoyygp2cu49o1x/Kilo.png","width":150}])
![Asher Kahn: Surreal Sound Studios]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740510990/jbhaorg/ptcwe8hd3muaxfpvjbhr/unnamed.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740510990/jbhaorg/ptcwe8hd3muaxfpvjbhr/unnamed.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740510990/jbhaorg/ptcwe8hd3muaxfpvjbhr/unnamed.png","width":590}])
![Rachel Sussman: Art Department Coordinator and Upper School Art Teacher, Barrack Hebrew Academy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740151654/jbhaorg/flyzjpyl6u4rstxyqsx9/RachelSussmanBio.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740151654/jbhaorg/flyzjpyl6u4rstxyqsx9/RachelSussmanBio.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740151654/jbhaorg/flyzjpyl6u4rstxyqsx9/RachelSussmanBio.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740151654/jbhaorg/flyzjpyl6u4rstxyqsx9/RachelSussmanBio.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740151654/jbhaorg/flyzjpyl6u4rstxyqsx9/RachelSussmanBio.jpg","width":1512}])
![Todd Kramer: Drummer, Pheedback]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740070073/jbhaorg/axgmikv9jmqa72krg53x/kramer.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740070073/jbhaorg/axgmikv9jmqa72krg53x/kramer.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740070073/jbhaorg/axgmikv9jmqa72krg53x/kramer.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740070073/jbhaorg/axgmikv9jmqa72krg53x/kramer.png","width":1066}])
Education Speakers
![Aron Freidenreich '97: Tanakh Teacher, Barrack Hebrew Academy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740405953/jbhaorg/kelhjucpwethf3nbrjgj/Aron_Freidenreich_PhD_97_Tanakh_Teacher.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740405953/jbhaorg/kelhjucpwethf3nbrjgj/Aron_Freidenreich_PhD_97_Tanakh_Teacher.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740405953/jbhaorg/kelhjucpwethf3nbrjgj/Aron_Freidenreich_PhD_97_Tanakh_Teacher.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740405953/jbhaorg/kelhjucpwethf3nbrjgj/Aron_Freidenreich_PhD_97_Tanakh_Teacher.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1740405953/jbhaorg/kelhjucpwethf3nbrjgj/Aron_Freidenreich_PhD_97_Tanakh_Teacher.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1740405953/jbhaorg/kelhjucpwethf3nbrjgj/Aron_Freidenreich_PhD_97_Tanakh_Teacher.jpg","width":2200}])
![Chris Farrell: Core Teacher and Department Chair, Barrack Hebrew Academy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1552056857/jbhaorg/ba8tfqlke4lyoygv65th/ChrisFarrellHeadshot.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1552056857/jbhaorg/ba8tfqlke4lyoygv65th/ChrisFarrellHeadshot.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1552056857/jbhaorg/ba8tfqlke4lyoygv65th/ChrisFarrellHeadshot.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1552056857/jbhaorg/ba8tfqlke4lyoygv65th/ChrisFarrellHeadshot.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1552056857/jbhaorg/ba8tfqlke4lyoygv65th/ChrisFarrellHeadshot.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1552056857/jbhaorg/ba8tfqlke4lyoygv65th/ChrisFarrellHeadshot.jpg","width":2200}])
![Harold Messinger ‘87: Clergy, Hazzan, Beth Am Israel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740064049/jbhaorg/nwzs3qbd4wbvzaejkyip/messinger.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740064049/jbhaorg/nwzs3qbd4wbvzaejkyip/messinger.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740064049/jbhaorg/nwzs3qbd4wbvzaejkyip/messinger.jpg","width":739}])
Legal Speakers
![Bruce Strong ‘06: Insurance Recovery Lawyer, Shareholder - Anderson Kill]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740064652/jbhaorg/erddick4du9qhiay0vhs/Strong.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740064652/jbhaorg/erddick4du9qhiay0vhs/Strong.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740064652/jbhaorg/erddick4du9qhiay0vhs/Strong.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740064652/jbhaorg/erddick4du9qhiay0vhs/Strong.jpg","width":1065}])
![Jason C. Hess: Principal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741189853/jbhaorg/peue2arih4a7lsizpwjb/JasonHess2Large.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741189853/jbhaorg/peue2arih4a7lsizpwjb/JasonHess2Large.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741189853/jbhaorg/peue2arih4a7lsizpwjb/JasonHess2Large.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741189853/jbhaorg/peue2arih4a7lsizpwjb/JasonHess2Large.jpg","width":960}])
![Jeremy Goodman ‘15: 2023 Law & Public Policy Scholar, Temple University Beasley School of Law]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740064356/jbhaorg/t1ajbfwv7zxhzh3p3jnn/goodman.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740064356/jbhaorg/t1ajbfwv7zxhzh3p3jnn/goodman.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740064356/jbhaorg/t1ajbfwv7zxhzh3p3jnn/goodman.jpg","width":800}])
![Shira Katz Scanlon ‘02: Matrimonial Lawyer, Shareholder - Martine & Katz Scanlon]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740064518/jbhaorg/rzgthbwkwtjtr23qnnlc/scanlon.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740064518/jbhaorg/rzgthbwkwtjtr23qnnlc/scanlon.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740064518/jbhaorg/rzgthbwkwtjtr23qnnlc/scanlon.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740064518/jbhaorg/rzgthbwkwtjtr23qnnlc/scanlon.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740064518/jbhaorg/rzgthbwkwtjtr23qnnlc/scanlon.jpg","width":1280}])
Medical/Healthcare Speakers
![Darryl Berkowitz : Vice President, Director of Pediatric Anesthesia Service, Chairman of the Department of Anesthesia, Wills Eye Hospital, Site Chief, Jefferson Endoscopy Center at Bala]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740582009/jbhaorg/lt7zld2ydtehnjxboqku/Berkowitz.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740582009/jbhaorg/lt7zld2ydtehnjxboqku/Berkowitz.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740582009/jbhaorg/lt7zld2ydtehnjxboqku/Berkowitz.png","width":561}])
![Elana Eisner ‘87: Rheumatologist, M.D., FACP, FACR, RhMSUS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740064870/jbhaorg/vmkzayudyjkgxqbik9dv/eisner.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740064870/jbhaorg/vmkzayudyjkgxqbik9dv/eisner.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740064870/jbhaorg/vmkzayudyjkgxqbik9dv/eisner.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740064870/jbhaorg/vmkzayudyjkgxqbik9dv/eisner.jpg","width":1066}])
Past Parent of Rebecca Civan ‘17 and Rachel Civan ‘20
![Laura Gober: Attending Physician, Division of Allergy and Immunology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740578534/jbhaorg/zvuwzrfoi5awrl2ulo5t/gober.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740578534/jbhaorg/zvuwzrfoi5awrl2ulo5t/gober.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740578534/jbhaorg/zvuwzrfoi5awrl2ulo5t/gober.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740578534/jbhaorg/zvuwzrfoi5awrl2ulo5t/gober.jpg","width":1143}])
![Matthew Hocking: Pediactric Psychologist, Cancer Center and Center for Childhood Cancer Research]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740065066/jbhaorg/iyotpvajnudg5hcjpb81/hocking.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740065066/jbhaorg/iyotpvajnudg5hcjpb81/hocking.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740065066/jbhaorg/iyotpvajnudg5hcjpb81/hocking.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740065066/jbhaorg/iyotpvajnudg5hcjpb81/hocking.jpg","width":1068}])
Resume Crafting & LinkedIn Workshop
*This session is required for all seniors and optional for students in 9th-11th grade.
Dan Waskow ‘83, Job Search Coach/Career Coach
Dan Waskow is a Job Search Coach/Career Coach with a 20-plus-year background in recruiting for such companies as Dell Technologies, Fidelity Investments, AIG, NASDAQ, Madison Square Garden, Accenture, and PwC. Dan is passionate about helping people find new jobs, and has a wealth of experience and perspective on the job search process. He has consulted with hundreds of people on their job searches in fields such as Technology, Consulting, Financial Services, Insurance, Sports and Entertainment, and the nonprofit world. Dan’s writing has been featured on the HR Technology website “Select Software Reviews”, where he’s recognized as a Job Search Coach and Recruiting Expert. Dan is a 1983 graduate of Akiba, where as a Senior he played on the Soccer, Basketball, and Tennis teams, and served as Senior Class President.