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Rabbi | Bar/Bat Mitzvah • College • Adult | Hebrew Bible • Judaism
Rabbi Mark S.

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You're probably here for one of two reasons.

The first: you want to know what the Hebrew Bible actually says, before centuries of rabbinic commentary got layered on top. I dig into Hebrew roots and the historical context the text was written in. You get the plain meaning, not the traditional gloss. If you want a fresh, non-traditional read on the Torah, Prophets, or Writings, this is for you — Bible Studies and Hebrew, at the root level.

The second reason: you want that same original...

You're probably here for one of two reasons.

The first: you want to know what the Hebrew Bible actually says, before centuries of rabbinic commentary got layered on top. I dig into Hebrew roots and the historical context the text was written in. You get the plain meaning, not the traditional gloss. If you want a fresh, non-traditional read on the Torah, Prophets, or Writings, this is for you — Bible Studies and Hebrew, at the root level.

The second reason: you want that same original text to speak to your life right now.

Maybe you're a Bar or Bat Mitzvah student who needs a d'var Torah that's actually yours. Maybe you're in high school or college and it's a class presentation. Maybe you're an adult doing your own spiritual work and looking for real guidance, not a platitude.

I'm an ordained rabbi (Jewish Theological Seminary) with a joint Master's in Jewish Education from JTS and Columbia Teachers College.

Eight years of textual study before ordination. Training that ran from Reform Judaism through Yeshiva University, Machon Pardes, and years learning and singing with Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach.

I teach Bar and Bat Mitzvah prep (Torah and Haftarah trope, all five systems of Biblical cantillation), Biblical and prayer book Hebrew, and Bible Studies at both the textual and spiritual level.

I'm the author of Three Doors to the Soul, available on Amazon — a new look at modern spirituality starting with its Hebrew origins.

All lessons are online via Zoom

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University of California, Los Angeles
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Jewish Theological Seminary
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Columbia Teachers College
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Bar Mitzvah

Bar Mitzvah

I am an ordained rabbi with a Joint Master's degree in Jewish Education from the Jewish Theological Seminary and Columbia Teachers College, and I have prepared students of all ages and backgrounds for Bar and Bat Mitzvah across all non-Orthodox denominations. I teach Torah reading, Haftarah, D'var Torah, and all five systems of Biblical cantillation — including Song of Songs, Ruth, and Ecclesiastes — enabling me to teach trope for every Jewish holiday and occasion throughout the year. My approach draws on eight years of formal Hebrew study, time learning, singing and praying with Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, and a lifetime of loving these texts — bringing warmth, patience, and genuine joy to every student's preparation. I work exclusively online via Zoom with professional video and audio, available to students anywhere in the world with flexible scheduling across days, evenings, weekdays, and weekends.
Bible Studies

Bible Studies

I am an ordained rabbi with a Joint Master's degree in Jewish Education from the Jewish Theological Seminary and Columbia Teachers College, with eight years of formal Hebrew and religious study. My journey through Jewish texts has taken me across the full spectrum of tradition — from Reform to Orthodox institutions, time learning and praying with Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, and immersive study with Wilderness Torah. I teach the Hebrew Bible through the lens of living wisdom — Parsha, Chumash, the Megillot, Chassidut and Kabbalah — connecting ancient texts to personal meaning and everyday life. My approach is warm, patient, and student-centered, welcoming learners of all backgrounds and levels.
Hebrew

Hebrew

I am an ordained rabbi with eight years of formal Hebrew study — including two and a half years living and studying in Israel — and a Joint Master's degree in Jewish Education from the Jewish Theological Seminary and Columbia Teachers College. I teach both Biblical and prayer book Hebrew — including Torah reading, Haftarah, and all five systems of Biblical cantillation (trope), among them Song of Songs, Ruth, and Ecclesiastes, which few tutors know. My studies took me across the full spectrum of Jewish tradition, from the University of Judaism and Yeshiva University to Machon Pardes, and I spent time learning, singing and praying with Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach. I work with students of all ages and levels — complete beginners through advanced readers — in a warm, patient, one-on-one online setting.
Religion

Religion

I am an ordained rabbi with a Joint Master's degree in Jewish Education from the Jewish Theological Seminary and Columbia Teachers College, with eight years of formal Hebrew and religious study across the full spectrum of Jewish tradition — Reform, pluralistic, and Conservative institutions. My approach to Jewish religion is experiential and alive, informed by time learning, singing and praying with Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, immersive study with Wilderness Torah, and a deep love of the Chassidic masters including the Baal Shem Tov, the Maggid of Mezritch, and the Seer of Lublin. I teach Chassidut, Parsha, Chumash, adult Shiurim, and Shabbat home practices, welcoming students from Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, Renewal, unaffiliated, and interfaith backgrounds. I am also the author of Three Doors to the Soul, a journey through religion, science and spirituality available on Amazon and Audible.
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Fantastic Teacher! Extremely Patient! Makes Learning Simple and Enjoyable!

I can’t say enough great things about Rabbi Mark's tutorials. He knows his stuff and every explanation is clear, thoughtful, and rooted in deep knowledge. You can tell right away that he’s not only incredibly well-versed, but also genuinely passionate about what he’s teaching. What really sets him apart is how he makes complex ideas feel approachable. He breaks things down in a way that’s easy to follow without ever oversimplifying, and you walk away feeling like you’ve actually learned something meaningful. His depth of understanding is impressive, and it shows in every session. If you’re looking for someone who is knowledgeable, engaging, and able to teach with both clarity and insight, he’s exceptional. I highly recommend his tutorials.

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