Testimonials

“Whitney is phenomenal and just what our family needed! Her creativity in teaching our son Brody to read Torah was matched by her enthusiasm and patience. We were concerned that Brody's dyslexia would prevent him from learning to read Torah but Whitney knew just how to access that part of his brain. Thanks to her thoughtfulness, dedication, and flexibility to take a non-traditional approach, Brody was able to shine on the bimah!

— Amy Bressler, Windward parent, UWS of Manhattan

“Whitney is my go-to tutor! Her ability to meet students where they are, coupled with her warm personality, makes learning a positive and engaging experience. Whether teaching children with learning differences or adults who are looking to feel more comfortable in Synagogue, Whitney’s excellent skills and deep knowledge motivate each student. I’m always delighted when a family chooses to work with Whitney because I know that they will emerge from that relationship with a stronger sense of their Jewish identity.”

— Rabbi Amy Ehrlich, Temple Emanu-El of the city of New York

“I cannot recommend Whitney enough. Our daughter was so well prepared for her Bat Mitzvah and never felt stressed throughout the entire process. Also, I never had to remind my daughter to study because Whitney takes care of making the schedule and staying on top of them. I’m happy to speak with anyone who is considering working with Whitney. You will not regret it!”

— Sarah Stafford, The Town School parent, UES of Manhattan

“Whitney is the best! We hired her for weekly tutoring in preparation for my daughter’s bat mitzvah. Whitney broke everything down effortlessly and made things easy and fun. She even helped me with my reading portion and understanding the service so I could feel confident as well. Whitney is always cheery, calm, and prepared. She is a true professional. Hire her.”

— Stahl Family, UES of Manhattan

“Whitney is terrific. She tutored my daughter (and my son a few years later) from start to finish for their Bar/Bat Mitzvahs— from learning to read Hebrew through every aspect of the service. Whitney is patient (especially with tweens!), reliable, upbeat, and has a gorgeous voice. In the end the Rabbi said that our daughter was, ‘the best prepared student he’s ever seen.’ This is all thanks to her tutor — thank you Whitney!”

— Hillary Peck, Horace Mann parent, UES of Manhattan

“Whitney made the entire process so easy for me! They way that she teaches never allowed me to feel overwhelmed and I was prepared months before my date. She also has a beautiful singing voice. She was so supportive. I looked forward to our sessions every week.”

—Tamsen S., The Town School, UES of Manhattan

“Whitney Diamond is the best Hebrew tutor my son ever had. The way she laid it all out for us, and explained to him the process that she uses, helped him immeasurably in preparing for his Bar Mitzvah in the short time we had left. “Bar Mitzvah triage” is a real need, and Whitney’s calming and kind presence and professionalism saved the day for my whole family!! Thank you, Whitney! ”

— Katie, UES of Manhattan

“Whitney is one of the most thoughtful, dedicated, and considerate teachers I know. Her ability to tailor her instruction to each student’s unique learning style consistently results in a meaningful, even holy experience for them and their entire family. And this experience, in turn, frequently leads to a family’s new or renewed commitment to Jewish community, education, and engagement.”

— Cantor Josh Breitzer, of Congregation Beth Elohim in Park Slope, Brooklyn