Rabbi Yair Menchel

Hello! I’m Yair. I am an educator and parent coach who cares deeply about helping the next generation to be more connected to Hashem and live an inspired life. I care deeply about connecting with my students and creating meaningful relationships. In my professional role, I am the Judaic Studies principal of Westchester Torah Academy. Previously, I was the Senior Coordinator, Israel Guidance Counselor, Mashgiach Ruchani and Rebbe at Kushner Yeshiva High School in New Jersey as well as the Director of Community Education for the OU's Department of Community Projects & Partnerships, with a focus on GenAleph, the Orthodox Union’s new parenting initiative. In addition to managing the education, program and website, I was the host of GenAleph’s podcast, The Jews Next Dor. In addition, I founded and produced another podcast called JEDucation, focused on conversations in parenting and Jewish education. I enjoy programming and have a vast amount of experience whether as a Coordinator, Dean, Program Director in a major camp, or as a Youth Director for one of the largest Young Israel's. I enjoy basketball and singing, and am fascinated by technology. You can view my work with a click on the button above.