Naima JPS says a very fond farewell to Leo, retiring after 41 years
Leo Galinato said the founder of the school, the late Rabbi Dr Abraham Levy OBE, had been like a father to him
Assessment
A long-serving staff member's departure marks the end of an era at Naima JPS, with Leo Galinato retiring after 41 years. His personal tribute to the school's founder reveals the deep institutional bonds that have shaped the community. The transition raises questions about how the school will preserve its founding ethos and personal connections as leadership changes hands.