Dara has a BA degree in Judaic Studies from Stern College and an MS Degree in Education and Special Education from Hunter College. Prior to making aliyah 5 years ago, Dara worked at Hillel Yeshiva High School and Shore Hebrew High School in Deal New Jersey. Since making Aliyah, Dara has worked at various one year midrasha programs in Israel. She lives in Bet Shemesh with her husband Rabbi Jason Knapel and their 5 children.
