Welcome to Torah Morah

Welcome to Torah Morah

I have been a teacher for more than thirty years.  Since 1993 I have been teaching Hebrew and preparing children and adults for Bar and Bat Mitzvah ceremonies.

As a Bar and Bat Mitzvah teacher I have planned and developed programs and educational goals, as well as unique teaching methods for my students. 

My goal is to encourage a love and respect for Judaism, promoting a sense of accomplishment and pride in each student.   Achieving the objectives of leading a service, or part of a service, chanting the Maftir and Haftarah , understanding and relating to the Parashah  are all part of the journey.   The process of  establishing these  goals and completing the program is a ‘once in a lifetime’ experience to be cherished and used as a stepping stone for the future.    

My individualized audio visual system has helped all my students achieve their goals.  I  tailor each plan according to respective requirements of the synagogues to which students belong and the rabbis.   

BACKGROUND:

I am a Sabra who has lived in Israel and and currently resides in the United States.  I acquired my B.A. and Teaching Degree at  the University of Haifa, in Haifa, Israel.  I am fluent in both English and Hebrew.

I have been a teacher in both countries since 1974, after my military service in the  IDF. 

I have been a Hebrew School teacher, and principal of a Hebrew School in the New York Hudson Valley,  since 1993. 

Currently I have my own pulpit in Orange County, NY and have been leading services since 2004.

What I offer:

I hope to provide a meaningful spiritual experience for students and their families through the journey of fulfilling personal goals in Judaism.  

Preparation includes:

  • Classroom and individual instruction
  • Hebrew language instruction
  • Torah chanting
  • Haftarah chanting
  • Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparationfor both children and adults

Learn to lead services:

  • Friday Kabbalat Shabbat service
  • Shabbat morning service (Shacharit)
  • Torah service

Methods:

  • Audio visual teaching techniques – suited to individual and group needs, providing materials, individually prepared  CD’s, innovative color coded support materials and more.

Additional subjects:

  • Torah blessings
  • Haftarah blessings
  • Kiddush
  • Prayers and general blessings

AREAS OF SERVICE:

I currently serve the following areas:
New York State:  Orange, Ulster, Rockland, Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties