Rav Avi Pollak
Professional Experience
Rav Avi began his educational career at TABC where he served as a Judaic Studies teacher, student activities coordinator and Judaic Studies educational support services staff member. He served as the Rabbi at JYEP providing rabbinic services for a wide variety of families from the Bergen County (NJ) Jewish community. He served as Judaic Principal at Robert M Beren Academy, Houston, TX. After making Aliyah, Rav Avi served as Judaic teacher (Ra”m) and Asst Principal at YTA / Netiv Meir in Jerusalem. Rav Avi is the Program Director at Camp HASC, a special needs camp in Upstate NY where he is responsible for staffing, campers, family support and programming. Rav Avi lives in Israel.
Educational Background
Avi completed a B.S. in Business / Finance at Yeshiva University, a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education at Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and semicha (Rabbinic Ordination) at RIETS.
Expertise
Curriculum Development Program Development Behavior Modification Planning Classroom Technology Social Emotional Learning Teacher Coaching Crisis and Trauma Support Student-Centered Teaching Methodology Camp, Shul, and youth programs - informal education
