Instructors — Pasadena Jewish Academy
Instructors
The Pasadena Jewish Academy is privileged to host a wide range of instructors from right here in the S. Gabriel Valley. Spanning varied backgrounds & generations, their diversity gives each PJA event a unique twist. Together, they make Torah accessible to people of all ages and stages.
So take a moment to meet the instructors of the PJA:
Driven by a desire to bring Torah to every Jew, Rabbi Zushi co-directs the PJA and leads its flagship offerings. His passion and energetic style make him dynamic and relatable.
Years of teaching have given Rabbi Hanoka the wisdom of a sage, while his love of life grant him spunk and exuberance. Together, they make for informative and lively teaching.
A Pasadena native and California Yeshivah graduate, Rabbi Laibel co-directs youth programming at Chabad. Through his love of history, he gives modern day lessons rooted in the past.
A native Israeli and graduate of Haifa University, Inbal recently moved to Pasadena. A special-ed teacher by training, she has taught modern Hebrew to students of all ages/backgrounds.
As director of the Chabad Student Center of Pasadena, Hershy attracts students with his warm style and personable nature, leaving everything he teaches feeling directly relatable.
A creative mind and a relatable mannerism makes Gitty a down-to-earth teacher. Gitty also directs the newly opened “Gan” preschool at Chabad.
Chani’s wise advice and life-experience have brought many to her doorstep. Her teaching blends years of modest tradition into lessons for daily life.
Many years of Talmudic study have given Rabbi Pinson the ability to elucidate lofty concepts, making learning from him a wonderful experience.
Master Yaniv (Johnny) Sabar
A Krav Maga master, Johnny is renowned for seamlessly integrating traditional martial arts with cutting-edge practical techniques. As a former member of the IDF, he draws on real-life combat scenarios to teach self-defense.
