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Yaakov Cahnman

Yaakov Cahnman

Hockey Referee

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Chabad of Rural Arizona and Project Likkutei Torah

  • Education

    • Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies

      2010 - 2013
      Talmudic Studies; Jewish Law; Jewish Mysticism

      "Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies, located in the heart of Jerusalem, provides a highly academic Judaic Studies curriculum taught by dynamic staff in a welcoming atmosphere. Mayanot offers annual, semester, winter, summer and post Taglit-Birthright Israel study programs for women and men ages 20 and over."

    • Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim (Migdal Haemek)

      2014 - 2014
      Talmudic Studies; Jewish Law; Jewish Mysticism

      Located in the Southern Gallilee, Tomchei Temimim Migdal Haemek provides aspiring Torah scholars with the tools necessary to read and comprehend ancient hebrew and aramaic texts. The institution also assists young Jewish men in the spiritual service of their Creator. Students of this institution leave with a better understanding/proficiency in practical Jewish law and values, which are then applied later on in life on a daily basis.

    • New Trier High School

      2005 - 2009
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Jazz Bands, Percussion Ensemble, Soundtracks, Club Israel "The academic program is comprehensive in scope and provides the rigor of critical thought to prepare students to successfully embrace the 21st century. Each department prides itself on creating dynamic, relevant, and challenging curricular offerings for students."

    • Technical University of Munich

      2011 - 2011
      FindingNANO Nanotechnology

      Activities and Societies: NanoTECH, NanoSCI, Introductory German "Technische Universität München (TUM) is one of Europe’s top universities. It is committed to excellence in research and teaching, interdisciplinary education and the active promotion of promising young scientists. The university also forges strong links with companies and scientific institutions across the world. TUM was one of the first universities in Germany to be named a University of Excellence. Moreover, TUM regularly ranks among the best European universities in international rankings."

    • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Materials Science and Engineering (Concentration in Polymers)

      Activities and Societies: Keramos Professional Society, Material Advantage Student Program, Illinois Wind Orchestra, Balinese Gamelan Ensemble, UI Steel Band, Illini Chabad (Vice President), Alpha Epsilon Pi (Israel Advocacy Chair) Ranked #2 undergraduate school for Materials Engineering in the country.

    • Rabbinical College of America

      2013 - 2016
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Religion/Religious Studies

      Activities and Societies: Outreach / Community Service "The aim of the Bachelor in Religious Studies program is the acquiring of a significant amount of broad ranging analytical tools and skills necessary to pursue a lifetime of Talmudic study. The graduating students will have acquired an extensive education in Talmud, Law, Torah and Philosophy. In addition a student will have amassed considerable background in the Hebrew, Yiddish, and Aramaic languages and in Jewish history. Moreover, he will have demonstrated the capacity to pursue independent… Show more "The aim of the Bachelor in Religious Studies program is the acquiring of a significant amount of broad ranging analytical tools and skills necessary to pursue a lifetime of Talmudic study. The graduating students will have acquired an extensive education in Talmud, Law, Torah and Philosophy. In addition a student will have amassed considerable background in the Hebrew, Yiddish, and Aramaic languages and in Jewish history. Moreover, he will have demonstrated the capacity to pursue independent study in these areas." Show less

  • Experience

    • IHOA

      Sept 2005 - Mar 2008
      Hockey Referee

      Dealt with and calmed down furious parents and coaches over penalty calls.Forced to make split-second game-changing decisions.

    • Jewel Food Stores

      Jun 2008 - Jun 2009
      Retail Operations Associate

      Assisted in providing quality produce to the customer.Responsible for sorting various produce and arranged them in the most beneficial order to store.Communicated with customers and took orders by phone to ensure quality customer service.

    • National Ramah Commission

      Jun 2009 - Aug 2010
      Day Camp Counselor

      Led eight first grade boys through various activities in addition to leading a 15 person bus from 8am-4:30pm each day. Motivated the children to pursue and practice core Jewish values like love and respect. Designed various specialty programming for the children including unique team building activities.

    • University of Illinois Physics Department

      Oct 2010 - May 2011
      Complex Systems Researcher

      Studied the Pask's Ear experiment for successful reproduction in labIdentified materials that were needed to create the experiment Built and tested the device

    • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      Jan 2012 - Oct 2014
      Industrial Kitchen Supervisor

      Regulated the kosher quality of the food being served in the University dining hall.Assisted in the food preparation and post-meal cleaning procedures.Monitored and recorded the influx of students eating in the kosher line in order to ensure service for those that needed while at the same time, cutting down on waste.

    • Bar-Ilan University

      Jun 2012 - Jul 2012
      Sonochemical Research Assistant

      Analyzed the distribution and size of Au nanoparticles under various conditions on glass substrates using SEM and TEM. Prepared the samples for sonication, performed the tests, and recorded/presented the data.Learned about the research background from the nanotechnology and biological materials perspectives.

    • Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch

      Aug 2015 - Apr 2016
      Roving Rabbi

      The Merkos Shlichus program dispatches Roving Rabbis that include hundreds of rabbinical students that travel each year to small Jewish communities around the globe for Pesach, during the summer, and the High Holidays. Created and directed by the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, Roving Rabbis is one of the oldest and longest running revolutionary outreach programs, since its founding in 1943, almost 70 years ago.

    • Self-employed

      Dec 2015 - May 2019

      Responsible for ensuring the quality and standard of kosher dairy products on-site. › Assisted reputable firm M&B IP in preparing IDS, patent applications, and appeal brief for filing › Responding to office actions, restriction requirements, and invitation to correct defects› Communicating with examiner to overcome rejections and calculating patent term› Learning the mechanical and software technologies that were the subject matter of the patents

      • Kosher Dairy Supervisor

        Jan 2018 - May 2019

      • Patent Agent (reg. #74842)

        Dec 2015 - Dec 2018

    • Rabbinical College of America

      Sept 2016 - Nov 2017
      Kollel Yungerman

      Learned and Counseled with Students in moral, ethical, and spiritual matters.Conducted classes in Jewish religion and ethics for students.One-on-one counseling / learning with community members.

    • Chabad of Temecula

      Nov 2017 - Dec 2018
      Assistant Rabbi

      Running Sabbath ServicesTeaching Adult Education ClassesOne-On-One Rabbinic Counseling for Community MembersBar Mitzvah LessonsIndividualized LearningCoordinating ProgramsFostering Connections / Outreach

    • Saving Lives Camarillo

      Jul 2018 - Nov 2021
      Community Director

      Preventing youth substance use/abuse using a strategic prevention frameworkLeading coalition of local sector representatives in implementing data-driven programs Disseminating information to parents and youth vital to preventing future addictionAddressing the Opioid and Vaping crises

    • Self Employed

      Feb 2021 - Jul 2022
      CRM and Non-Profit Consultant and Sales Support

      Managing Various Data-Driven Processes for non-profit projects including ProjectLikkuteiTorah.com and Children's Geula GatheringsEducating Nonprofits in creating custom CRM forms, reports, and data imports. Responding to various CRM users’ technical challenges and advising on how to mitigate these challenges.

    • Project Likkutei Torah

      Nov 2021 - now
      Executive Director

    • Chabad of Rural Arizona

      Jul 2024 - now
      Director

      Jewish outreach organization dedicated to providing the spiritual, emotional, and material needs of Arizonans who live distant from formal Jewish infrastructure. We are Spreading Torah and Mitzvos to the furthest corners of the state! We are emphasizing servicing the Rim Country and White Mountains, but we hope to expand to other regions over the coming years.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Fundamentals of Patent Prosecution Boot Camp for Claim Drafting & Amendment Writing: Confirmation of Attendance:

      Practicing Law Institute
      Jun 2016

    • Professional Engineering Intern License

      NCEES
      Mar 2013

    • Smicha (rabbinical ordination) on Issur V'heter (laws of prohibited and permitted foods)

      Shema Yisrael Torah Network / Yeshiva Pirchei Shoshanim
      May 2018

    • Smicha (rabbinical ordination) in Hilchos Shabbos (the laws of the Sabbath)

      Lemaan Yilmedu
      Oct 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • Patent Registration

      USPTO
      Apr 2016
      View certificate certificate

    • Youth Suicide Assessment and Prevention Training Confirmation of Attendance

      Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
      Jan 2020

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Yaakov Cahnman
      Enrolled Professional Engineer Intern License State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Jun 2013 This license demonstrates that I have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, which is the first step in becoming a Professional Engineer (PE).
    • Awarded to Yaakov Cahnman
      Best Presentation (Geopolymers) Engineering Expo Mar 2012 Presentation on the use of Geopolymers as a substitute for concrete was put together and shown to students from all over the state of Illinois.
    • Awarded to Yaakov Cahnman
      Chabad Leadership Award Illini Chabad May 2011 Received award 3 years in a row that recognized excellence in leadership.
    • Awarded to Yaakov Cahnman
      Certificate of Achievement State of Illinois Student Assistance Commission 2010 Awarded for outstanding performance in the 2009-10 Illinois State Scholar Program competition.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Outreach Project Leader

      Issued by Rabbinical College of America on Aug 2015
      Rabbinical College of AmericaAssociated with Yaakov Cahnman

    • Patent Agent

      Issued by One Community Global on Mar 2013
      One Community GlobalAssociated with Yaakov Cahnman

    • Distributor

      Issued by Jewish Surf Card on Jul 2016
      Jewish Surf CardAssociated with Yaakov Cahnman