David J. Smolar

Currently looking for individual virtual tutoring for grades 5 and up. Specially trained in chanting for Torah and Haftarah in multiple tropes. Tutoring also for Hebrew reading and dikduk, leading t'filot services, and drama-based curricular development.

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Dynamic educator specializing in Jewish education, combining expertise in Jewish history and Hebrew literacy with exceptional teaching and musical abilities. Dedicated to non-frontal, experiential learning modules, especially focused on drama-based project learning. Core competencies include curriculum development, fostering inclusive learning environments, and inspiring student retention, and parent engagement.

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Digital archivist developing methods for preserving clients' old recordings, from vinyl to audio reels, to videotape. Creative, award-winning, Adobe-certified video editor, and motion graphics designer with a proven track record in producing high-quality visual content. Podcast producer and host, providing all services in delivering institutional messaging via meaningful auditory experiences. Expertise in storytelling through innovative editing techniques and motion design, leading to increased audience engagement.

• SAG/AFTRA
• IBEW
• ASCAP
• WIFV
• TIVA-DC

• Adobe Certified Professional - Digital Video using Adobe Premiere Pro
• Adobe Certified Professional - Visual Effects and Motion Graphics using Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Certified Professional - Video Design

• The Chanukah Seder is a family-friendly haggadah, including instructions for the seder plate, all the steps, and a full ‘maggid’ of the Chanukah story based on Josephus’ account, with songs based on popular Broadway tunes, 05/06, 05/07
• Torah Time Live, A series of plays geared toward grade 7+ for Purim and the high holidays
• Passover haggadot, Comprised of mostly original material, also fully musical, including 'The 1985 Seder,' 'The Billy Joel Seder,' 'The Mellow 70s Seder,' and 'The Simon & Garfunkel Seder'
• Numerous Purim Spiels, For Adas Israel Congregation, laced with parody songs and political satire
• Jewish Study Center of Washington, Former Board Member, Fundraising Chair, 2007-2009