[callout template=”Quote”] “For me, the most interesting part in my Shlichut is to create a stronger relationships between the Jewish community of Toronto, and the Jews from Israel, starting with myself.”[/callout] Rav Aviad Pituchey Chotam is in his second year at Bnei Akiva Schools. This year, he is teaching Gemara and Ivrit. Students appreciate his creativity and the enthusiasm he puts into everything he does. Though he has lived in Toronto for 15 months, he has somehow avoided attending a hockey or NBA game – something that will surely need to change before he returns to Israel!
From Rav Aviad:
“For me, the most interesting part in my Shlichut is to create a stronger relationships between the Jewish community of Toronto, and the Jews from Israel, starting with myself. I hope to impart on my students the lesson from Mishlei Chapter 3: Find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
My favourite moment in the classroom is when I get a really thoughtful question or answer from a student.
From the students:
“Thanks to Rabbi Pituchey Chotam’s Gemara class last year, I gained a new-found love of Gemara learning and the state of Israel. It was a great experience. His Rebbe Mishmars always included home cooked meals, as he welcomed his students to his family’s table.”
– Daniel Edery, grade 12
“Rabbi Pituchei Chotam’s class has really helped me advance my Hebrew speaking and writing skills. He created a friendly and encouraging class environment which made me comfortable to practice my Hebrew despite me having limited knowledge of the language. His innovative teaching techniques made his class really fun and exciting. As well, I gained a strong appreciation and understanding of modern Israeli culture that will surely stay with me for years to come.”
– Aaron Zahavi (’15)
