Hebrew Tutor David Spiegler - Adventure Rabbi

Hebrew Tutor David Spiegler

The Adventure Rabbi Program provides high quality, efficient Hebrew Tutoring by Skype, Facetime, or in person from master level teachers.

David Spiegler – Hebrew Tutor Background

David is a Psychologist with a doctorate in child and adolescent psychology, and a love of Judaism nourished over many years. Raised in an Orthodox home as a child, a Conservative synagogue through adolescence, and Reform congregations as an adult, he has always been a leader in his community, serving as President, chair of numerous committees, lay cantor for services and holidays, and as a long time teacher in various religious school settings, covering 3rd grade through Confirmation. Currently, he teaches 6th grade Hebrew and prepares students for B’nei Mitzvah at his home congregation in the Denver, Colorado area.

Experience

Over the course of 40+ years, in addition to helping children and families resolve some of life’s most difficult trials, David has taught Judaism and Hebrew to students who presented with a wide range of skills and needs, including many with significant cognitive and emotional challenges. He creatively channels his clinical problem-solving experience and expertise, into his teaching strategies with children. Just as every child has her/his own particular learning style and pace, through a brief diagnostic interview with each student and family, he incorporates that information into a teaching strategy unique to that student.

Philosophy

David strongly believes in meeting and accepting children and families where they are at that moment in their religious and secular lives. Working in concert with the Rabbis, he develops realistic and respectful plans of preparation, enabling students and their families to realize a deeply meaningful and joyous B’nei Mitzvah experience.

In David’s Own Words, Why He Does This Work

“I have loved teaching as far back as I can remember. There is nothing more exciting for me than those first moments when a child, adolescent, or even adult, first grasp a skill or an idea that unexpectedly opens up new worlds of understanding and opportunity, i.e., those ‘ah-ha’ moments, especially in children’s lives, when the thrill of new learning makes the world suddenly, and gleefully bite-sized and manageable.”

“Helping young people prepare for becoming a Bat/Bar Mitzvah has always been, for me, one of those ‘ah-ha’ teaching experiences, the amazingly transformative passage from childhood to spiritual adulthood. To partner, with parents and Rabbi, in a child’s inevitable transformation over this period is, for me, a rare and precious gift.”

Scheduling

Scheduling for individual families is done directly with David.

Fees

Please email us so that we connect you with David to inquire about his current rates. You will find a “contact me now” form at the bottom of this page.

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“Thank you so much for working with Sam. It was amazing to see a kid who didn’t think he would ever be able to read from the Torah, stand with confidence in front of all his family and friends. It would never have happened without you. I feel like you really see Sam and connect with him. He looked forward to your sessions every week. Thank you for being gentle and understanding, and for setting expectations. It was an experience, and you are a teacher we will never forget.- Jill, Colorado
“David tutored both our son and daughter for their B’nei Mitzvah. We were extremely pleased with his teaching skills. He was always patient with them, providing continual positive reinforcement. His ability to easily adapt to their very different learning styles made their tutoring sessions pleasant and productive. We and they shared in the joy of their mastery and accomplishment on those special days.- Liz and Scott, Denver
“I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to you. You poured in so much effort to help me succeed. I can't imagine that I would have become a Bar Mitzvah without your help.- Josh, Colorado
“David was exceptional in shepherding my son Seth from inception to completion in his Bar Mitzvah studies. He consistently yielded and pushed at the appropriate times and allowed for a stress-free and confidence-building process for Seth. The end result was a joyous experience for both the Bar Mitzvah boy as well as his parents.- Peg and Peter, NYC