Nahum Schnitzer

Nahum schnitzer

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location of Nahum SchnitzerWest Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
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  • Timeline

  • About me

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  • Education

    • Rabbi isaac elhanan theological seminary

      1977 - 1980
      Rabbinical ordination talmud and codes
    • Hunter college

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      Master's degree counselor education/school counseling and guidance services
    • Yeshiva university

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      Bachelor’s degree jewish education
  • Experience

    • My own company (i am self-employed)

      Jan 1980 - now
      Educator

      I teach Jewish Studies (I worked as a full-time high school teacher for over 20 years) on Zoom and in person, mostly to adults. I have worked with beginners, students with a yeshiva background as well as individuals who are studying towards converting to Judaism.

    • Freelance translator, editor and writer

      Jan 1995 - now
      Freelance translator and writer

      I translate from Hebrew to English and from English to Hebrew. My fields include academic translating (social sciences) and Judaica. I've work for various non-profits (including Jewish Agency, City of David, Western Wall Heritage Foundation), and have written educational content. I have published a number of short stories in Hebrew as well.

    • Municipal library, yeshiva high school library

      May 2005 - now
      Librarian

      I am in charge of showing school children around the library and run activities to encourage reading among elementary and middle school students. I catalog books in English, Hebrew and French, recommend books to readers in those languages, help readers with research, and do general library work.

    • Har habayit halachic tours

      Apr 2006 - now
      Guide

      I guide olim to the Temple Mount in those areas where it is permissible to visit after immersion in a mikveh. I put a special emphasis on the historical and spiritual aspects of this holy site, and quote form the classic Jewish sources during the tour. Every tour is coordinated with the Israeli police, who provide an armed escort.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Grief counseling