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Rabbi Dovid M. Cohen
Rabbi Dovid M. Cohen served as a pulpit Rabbi for eighteen years in the NY/NJ area and as a scholar in residence around the world.
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He earned his law degree from Columbia Law School and a Masters degree in Marital Therapy from the University of North Texas.
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He is the author of the book “We’re Almost There: Living with Patience, Perseverance and Purpose,” presenting a pathway for confronting challenges.
His more recent book "Together Again: Reimagining the Relationships that Anchor our Lives" is an exploration of our post pandemic relationships.
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Rabbi Cohen is the host of the Jewish Philanthropy Podcast ("The JPP") and a Senior Relationship Officer at the Orthodox Union.
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He is also an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship & Strategy at YU's Sy Syms School of Business.
He is a veteran of thirteen different Passover programs serving as Rabbi & Scholar in Residence.
He resides in N. Woodmere, NY with his wife & 6 children.
Moses & Zippora
Step into the enchanting world of MOSESANDZIPPORA, where tradition meets modernity with grace and humor. Moses, a Rabbi by training, and Zippora, a devoted mother of four, have seamlessly blended their diverse backgrounds and talents to create an online presence that is as captivating as it is inspiring.
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Hailing from Toronto and with roots in Brooklyn and Florida, Moses and Zippora have transcended geographical boundaries to build a global community united by their warmth, intellect, and humor. Despite their Hassidic ultra-Orthodox Jewish upbringing, they have made Judaism approachable and relatable to people from all walks of life.
Moses' upbringing, shaped by his father's roots in Beijing, China, and Zippora's father's courageous service in the Israeli army, provides a rich tapestry of experiences that they draw upon in their content. Together, they have cultivated a unique brand that combines humor, intellect, and a deep reverence for tradition.
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Managing their bustling household while navigating the complexities of the modern world, Moses and Zippora offer invaluable insights into balancing faith, family, and community. Through their social media platforms, they share their journey with authenticity and vulnerability, inviting others to learn and grow alongside them.
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As Passover approaches, immerse yourself in the wisdom and warmth of Moses and Zippora. Join them for a transformative experience that celebrates tradition, fosters connection, and inspires a deeper understanding of what it means to live a meaningful life. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something truly special with MOSESANDZIPPORA.
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Rabbi Aaron Shemtob
Rabbi Aaron Shemtob is a Hazzan and Torah teacher at Shaare Ezra Congregation in Miami Beach, Florida. . He also studies and teaches in a Kollel in Hollywood, Florida. He is the author of the book “LeDavid Ulzaro”(לדוד ולזרעו), an acclaimed commentary on Masechet Sotah. This book has been lauded by Gedolim as revolutionary in that it teaches young people how to study Talmud in depth.
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Rabbi Shemtob received his Smichah (Rabbinic ordination) from various Rabbanim including Rabbi Ovadiah Yosef Zatzal and Rabbi Mordecai Eliyahu Zatzal. His extensive studies also include the study of Dayanut for three and a half years In Kollel Aram Soba at the highly regarded Yechaveh Da'at institution in Har Nof, Jerusalem.
Rabbi Shemtob has also enjoyed a career lecturing in synagogues around the United States and abroad, including teaching classes to rabbis-in-training at Midrash Sepharadi in the Old City. He also taught adult classes in Judaic studies at Beth Torah Synagogue in Brooklyn, NY for 10 years.
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Rabbi Aaron Shemtob's love of music was the catalyst which catapulted him into the world of Hazzanut. He was blessed with the privilege of training under three of the top Sephardic cantors in the world, including the world-renown master Rabbi Rephael Yair Elnadav Zatzal. His cantorial experience includes serving as a Hazzan in synagogues across America over the past 20 years. He has also served as Hazzan and lecturer on various Pesach programs.
His exposure to both western and middle eastern music gives him a unique and extensive repertoire of tunes as well as a dramatic delivery. His acclaimed CD, entitled Yismach Yisrael (released in 2007) is an example of western music with a middle eastern flavor.
The combination of his passion for teaching along with his extensive music background makes Rabbi Shemtob a truly unique experience.
