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Reuben Gabriel Ebrahimoff

New York

Summary

Educator, author, and cultural entrepreneur with 25+ years of experience teaching Biblical Prophets, Haftorah, Psalms (Tehillim), Jewish prayers, and the cycle of Jewish holidays. Widely known as The Haftorahman for innovative approaches to teaching the Prophets and Haftorah readings. Specializes in placing Jewish texts, figures, and traditions on historical timelines, integrating geography, fine art, Israeli stamps, and ancient coins to create vivid and engaging learning experiences. Recognized for curriculum design, dynamic public speaking, and the ability to connect ancient sources to modern life through interactive teaching. Dedicated to making Jewish tradition accessible and meaningful for diverse audiences, from students to lifelong learners.

Work History

Founder

Brilliant Ideas
01.1986
  • Company Overview: Designed and manufactured diamond and colored stone jewelry
  • Designed and manufactured diamond and colored stone jewelry

Founder & Director

Haftorahman Educational Projects

Founder

JerUSAlem Brand
  • Company Overview: educational/cultural initiative blending U.S. and Israeli identity
  • Educational/cultural initiative blending U.S. and Israeli identity

Educator & Lecturer

  • Freelance teaching in synagogues, schools, and Jewish organizations.

Education

B.A. - Business

Baruch College

Skills

  • Public speaking
  • Sermon delivery
  • Curriculum design
  • Course development
  • Hebrew text analysis
  • Root-based glossaries
  • Visual educational design
  • Brand building
  • Project leadership
  • Non-profit management

Research And Exhibitions

  • Bar Kochba & Ancient Israel, Developed exhibitions and study sheets on Bar Kochba coins and ancient Jewish coinage.
  • Biblical Antiquities & Fine Art, Produced posters and educational booklets incorporating archaeological artifacts and Israeli stamps.
  • Holocaust Stamp Poster Exhibitions, Created a series of educational posters using Israeli philately to teach Holocaust memory and history.
  • Exhibitions Presented: Hampton Synagogue and other educational venues.

Media Appearances

  • Featured on Christian Broadcast Network
  • Guest on Eagles’ Wings with Bishop Robert Stearns

Known As

The Haftorahman

Languages

  • English, Native
  • Hebrew, Fluent in liturgical and textual study

Publications And Works In Progress

  • From Your Lips to God, 2025, A user’s guide to the Book of Psalms, integrating authorship, geography, music, spiritual outcomes, and liturgical use.
  • Say Your Prayers, 2024, A 15-week guide to the Siddur, tracing the development of Jewish prayer from Moses to modern times.
  • The Haftorahman Book: The World of the Prophets, forthcoming, Comprehensive teaching guide to all Haftorah portions.
  • Biblical Origins of Jewish Holidays, forthcoming, Illustrated with timelines and maps showing the development and observance of biblical holidays.

Teaching And Educational Projects

  • The Haftorahman Project, Developed a multimedia teaching system explaining all 80 Haftorah readings using maps, timelines, fine art, Israeli stamps, and biblical antiquities. Delivered hundreds of presentations in synagogues, schools, and adult education programs.
  • Designed and taught private and group courses in Hebrew prayer comprehension, offered on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, The Hamptons and online (Zoom). Preparing courses at SAR and other institutions on prayer fluency and Jewish textual studies. Developed structured teaching packets on topics such as the Shiva D’Nechemta, Jerusalem’s history, and biblical interpretive challenges.

Timeline

Founder

Brilliant Ideas
01.1986

Founder & Director

Haftorahman Educational Projects

Founder

JerUSAlem Brand

Educator & Lecturer

B.A. - Business

Baruch College
Reuben Gabriel Ebrahimoff