Netanel Baram

During the last 20 years , I worked in various positions , from a Talmud teacher at Yeshivat “Hakotel” , to a Chazzan , clergy and a Rabbi assistant.

Currently I am serving as an associate Rabbi at Beverly Hills Jewish community, lead by Rabbi Yossi Cunnin and as a west coast director at Netzah Yehuda non profit ( partner with the IDF).

I also teach Torah daily at “ Yavneh” Jewish community in Los Angeles .

I gained experience in community engagement and membership management, pastoral care , community programming for various ages as adults, kids and teens.

I am passionate about Torah ( teaching Torah and Judaism ) , and building meaningful connections with the congregants of all ages .

I cherish my relationships with my colleagues and love working in a team .

״ על שלושה דברים העולם עומד , על התורה , על העבודה , ועל גמילות חסדים ״.

I feel a deep sense of Shlichut in all these 3 pillars , which I believe are essential for flourishing Judaism .

• 01/01/08, Vocal training with Mrs. Agnes Mancini.
• 01/01/02 - 12/31/08, Studied at the Tel Aviv Cantorial Institute, focusing on vocal development and interpretation.
• 01/01/03 - 12/31/08, Studied conducting, musical and cantorial interpretation with Maestro Elli Jaffe.

• 01/01/99 - 12/31/06, Student at Yeshivat Harav Kuk in Jerusalem, received rabbinical ordination.
• 01/01/97 - 12/31/99, Student at Ateret Yeshiva, Jerusalem.

• 4 performances as a soloist with the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra.
• Produced an annual concert tour with IDF Choir and Chief Chazzan of the IDF.
• Produced and performed in a concert commemorating Kristal Nacht at the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles.
• Performed with the LA Jewish Symphony, the Cantata for Passover.
• Performed at Basel, Switzerland in a cantorial concert with the Strasburg Choir.
• Performed at the Berlin Jewish Festival with the Berlin Radio Choir.
• Performed at the Churva Synagogue dedication in Jerusalem.
• Performed at a live recorded concert for Israeli public Radio in Jerusalem.
• Performed at Boca Raton, FL at a Carlebach concert with a Symphony Orchestra.

• Musical Director, Yavneh Hebrew Academy, 01/01/15 - 12/31/20, Developed musical programs, conducted ensembles and choirs, and produced the musical part of the annual banquet.
• Musical Director, Hillel Hebrew Academy, 01/01/11 - 12/31/14, Developed musical programs, conducted ensembles and choirs, and produced the musical part of the annual banquet.
• Assistant Ram, Yeshivat Hakotel, 01/01/06 - 12/31/07
• Magid Shiur, Merkaz Harav Kuk Yeshiva, 01/01/06 - 12/31/07, Special program for training and preparing students for Yeshivat Hesder.
• Counselor and Chief Instructor, Zichron Menachem, 01/01/01 - 12/31/06, An organization that helps kids and teens that fight cancer.

• Associate Rabbi, Beverly Hills Jewish Community, Director of the daily Beit Midrash program.
• Director, Kehilat Yavneh, Memale makom (sub) Rabbi. Responsibilities include giving Torah classes, managing Minyanim, life cycle events, overseeing the kids' program, and Bikur Cholim.
• West Coast Director, Netzah Yehuda, Supports Haredi IDF soldiers, organizing fundraising events and maintaining personal connections with donors and institutions.
• Clergy Member, Beverly Hills Synagogue (YINBH), 01/01/11 - 12/31/22, Led Shabbat and Chagim services as a Chazzan, life cycle events, running daily Minyanim, pastoral duties, adult education, musical events, and working with Rabbi on programming and membership development.
• Cantor, Beth Jacob Congregation, 01/01/09 - 12/31/11, Full-time position.
• Part-time Cantor, Largest Synagogue in Cape Town, South Africa, 01/01/07 - 12/31/08
• Soloist and Guest Cantor, Jerusalem Great Synagogue, 01/01/03 - 12/31/08

Date of Birth: 10/28/79

Honored at the OU West Coast gala dinner in 2015.

Semicha from Rabbi Yaacov Shapira , the head of Yeshivat "Merkaz Harav" .