Rabbi Levi Avtzon
Rabbi Levi Avtzon was born in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn NY. He studied at the ULY and OT schools.
He studied in a Yeshiva High school followed by 4 years of Yeshiva study in NY and Israel.
He did his final year of rabbinic ordination in Milan Italy and then immediately entered his life’s passion of teaching youth in a Yeshiva High School in Cincinnati Ohio. He continued his studies in Yeshiva in NY while working part time in a online school and edited a monthly children's magazine.
After marrying his South African wife Chaya he then moved to SA in October 2010 and took on a morning teaching position in Torah Academy Boys High School, where he teaches Chumash and has introduced many innovative programmes.
In the afternoons and weekends he served as Assistant rabbi in Chabad Of Strathavon Centre, where he focused on adult education and programming. Levi writes a Parsha column on the Judaism website chabad.org and which has been copied into many Shul newsletters internationally to wide acclaim as well as writing in periodicals internationally. http://www.chabad.org/search/keyword_cdo/kid/15836/jewish/Levi-Avtzon.htm
He is currently in the editing stage of his first book, a guide for teens.
Every Tuesday from 1–2 pm he presents a popular weekly radio show titled ‘Farbrengen’ on ChaiFM as part of the Soul to Soul programming.
Levi has lectured in the US, Europe, Israel and SA on the beauty of Judaism, the power of teens and various subjects of interest to the listeners. He has done Kiruv work in NY, Florida, Ohio, Oregon, Israel, Italy, Switzerland & SA and has been reaching out to Jews from his preteen days.
In the few months since he’s joined the LSHC Rabbi Levi has made a tremendous impact on the community through his interactions, his speeches and writings.
He has so many exciting ideas and visions for the future which will implemented into the community in the near future.
He studied in a Yeshiva High school followed by 4 years of Yeshiva study in NY and Israel.
He did his final year of rabbinic ordination in Milan Italy and then immediately entered his life’s passion of teaching youth in a Yeshiva High School in Cincinnati Ohio. He continued his studies in Yeshiva in NY while working part time in a online school and edited a monthly children's magazine.
After marrying his South African wife Chaya he then moved to SA in October 2010 and took on a morning teaching position in Torah Academy Boys High School, where he teaches Chumash and has introduced many innovative programmes.
In the afternoons and weekends he served as Assistant rabbi in Chabad Of Strathavon Centre, where he focused on adult education and programming. Levi writes a Parsha column on the Judaism website chabad.org and which has been copied into many Shul newsletters internationally to wide acclaim as well as writing in periodicals internationally. http://www.chabad.org/search/keyword_cdo/kid/15836/jewish/Levi-Avtzon.htm
He is currently in the editing stage of his first book, a guide for teens.
Every Tuesday from 1–2 pm he presents a popular weekly radio show titled ‘Farbrengen’ on ChaiFM as part of the Soul to Soul programming.
Levi has lectured in the US, Europe, Israel and SA on the beauty of Judaism, the power of teens and various subjects of interest to the listeners. He has done Kiruv work in NY, Florida, Ohio, Oregon, Israel, Italy, Switzerland & SA and has been reaching out to Jews from his preteen days.
In the few months since he’s joined the LSHC Rabbi Levi has made a tremendous impact on the community through his interactions, his speeches and writings.
He has so many exciting ideas and visions for the future which will implemented into the community in the near future.
Rabbi Greg Bank
It is with great excitement that we update you with regards to the decision made about our future youth leaders.
On Sunday the 26th of June 2016, the Linksfield Shul, in partnership with Mizrachi South Africa signed a contract which confirms that Greg and Hannah Bank will officially become the new Youth Rabbi and Rebbetzin at our shul. The contract specifies a 2 year deal with room for extension.
After multiple referrals and internal suggestions, the shul undertook to interview the couple. Greg and Hannah were interviewed multiple times over Skype and in person while still in Israel. However, there was a definite need to allow for the community to comment. The couple was brought out for a week to meet the community. This proved to be an incredible success, as they were well received by everyone involved.
We made certain to consult every madrich on an individual basis before the decision was concluded. We also asked various parents for their input. The feedback was very positive. Greg and Hannah showed an aptitude and depth to their educational methods and ways. They made a deep impression on many.
Therefore, after an extensive period of consultation, it was determined that the hiring of this new youth couple is a positive and healthy next step for our community. It was a unanimous decision amongst the rabbis, exec and youth committee. And we feel confident that they are the right team at the right time.
Simultaneously, Hannah has been hired by King David Linskfield. This provides tremendous opportunity to grow our connection and synergize with the school.
Greg and Hannah will live in the Bayit at 81 Club Street and they have an exciting vision for this property. They are expected to join in early August. And they have begun building their strategy and plans going forward.
We appreciate the opportunity to partner with Mizrachi South Africa in hosting this world class couple. The partnership allows for us to create another synergy as well: between Glenhazel and Linksfield.
We look forward to welcoming Rabbi Greg and Hannah to our community. We cannot wait to get kicking!
On Sunday the 26th of June 2016, the Linksfield Shul, in partnership with Mizrachi South Africa signed a contract which confirms that Greg and Hannah Bank will officially become the new Youth Rabbi and Rebbetzin at our shul. The contract specifies a 2 year deal with room for extension.
After multiple referrals and internal suggestions, the shul undertook to interview the couple. Greg and Hannah were interviewed multiple times over Skype and in person while still in Israel. However, there was a definite need to allow for the community to comment. The couple was brought out for a week to meet the community. This proved to be an incredible success, as they were well received by everyone involved.
We made certain to consult every madrich on an individual basis before the decision was concluded. We also asked various parents for their input. The feedback was very positive. Greg and Hannah showed an aptitude and depth to their educational methods and ways. They made a deep impression on many.
Therefore, after an extensive period of consultation, it was determined that the hiring of this new youth couple is a positive and healthy next step for our community. It was a unanimous decision amongst the rabbis, exec and youth committee. And we feel confident that they are the right team at the right time.
Simultaneously, Hannah has been hired by King David Linskfield. This provides tremendous opportunity to grow our connection and synergize with the school.
Greg and Hannah will live in the Bayit at 81 Club Street and they have an exciting vision for this property. They are expected to join in early August. And they have begun building their strategy and plans going forward.
We appreciate the opportunity to partner with Mizrachi South Africa in hosting this world class couple. The partnership allows for us to create another synergy as well: between Glenhazel and Linksfield.
We look forward to welcoming Rabbi Greg and Hannah to our community. We cannot wait to get kicking!
Sat, 20 April 2024 12 Nisan 5784