 Rabbi Rhine TEACH613, founded in 2008 by Rabbi Mordechai Rhine, is an umbrella organization for a variety of Torah endeavors including T.E.A.C.H. (Torah Education at Cherry Hill), teach613.org, The Jewish Children's Library, and a "Lunch and Learn" program in Center City-Philadelphia. TEACH613 also offers Home-study groups, one on one Torah study, and a highly innovative coaching and self study program. These, in conjunction with a continually expanding virtual online Beis Medrash and a weekly inspirational Parsha e-mail message, empower people to reach greater heights in Torah study and observance.
About Rabbi Rhine
Rabbi Mordechai Rhine, originally of Monsey NY, holds Semicha/ Rabbinic Ordination from Rabbi Berel Wein, noted scholar, historian, author, and lecturer. Rabbi Rhine studied in Beth Medrash Gevoha in Lakewood for over a decade, and received a specialized Semicha in Matrimonial Law from Rabbi Shmuel Meir Katz, a noted Posek for the Yeshiva. Rabbi Rhine also holds a Masters Degree in Talmudic and Rabbinic Studies.
Rabbi Rhine is the author of "The Magic of Shabbos: A Journey Through the Shabbos Experience," published in 1998 by The Judaica Press. The book is currently in its second printing and is available through this web site and Judaica stores, as well as through Amazon, and Barnes and Noble. Rabbi Rhine is currently working on a second book entitled, "In the Wheelbarrow of G-d," based on his experiences in Jewish education and community building. Rabbi Rhine serves as the Rav of Young Israel of Cherry Hill, a position that he has held with distinction since 2002. Through his devoted leadership, the shul has grown from a fledgling minyan to a well respected community organization. Rabbi Rhine has extensive experience in Jewish education. He is the Founding Director of Torah Links of Cherry Hill, a community outreach endeavor of Beth Medrash Gevoha. He has taught classes touching on virtually every area of Jewish study ranging from Hebrew Reading, Kabbalah, and Jewish History, to in depth study of Talmud and Jewish Law. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Rabbi Rhine's name has become synonymous with high quality Jewish education. Mrs. Yittie Rhine, originally of Brooklyn NY, holds a Masters in Speech Language Pathology from Long Island University, and works part time as a Speech Therapist in an early intervention program in Philadelphia. Mrs. Rhine directs the Jewish Children's Library of Cherry Hill. She also leads a well attended monthly meeting for women called "Mishmeres Hashalom" which provides thought provoking, practical tips on how to create a harmonious Torah home.
The Rhine's live in Cherry Hill, NJ, where they run a lively, warm, and open home, with the help of their six delightful children. |
