David Paskin, or Rabbi David as he is known, is an accomplished spiritual leader, singer/songwriter, Jewish futurist, social activist, and award-winning Jewish educator. Prior to moving to Florida, David served as the rabbi and spiritual leader of Temple Beth Abraham in Canton, Massachusetts for seventeen years. David currently serves as the Director of Youth Education at Temple Sinai of North Dade. 

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A graduate of Brandeis University (1993) and the Academy for Jewish Religion (2002), David has been working in the Jewish world for over three decades teaching at various religious schools, day schools, and camps around the country. In the Boston area, David served as Music and Judaics Director of Grossman Camp, as Judaic Studies Coordinator of the Rashi School of Greater Boston and as co-head of school at Kehillah Schechter Academy.

David has taught and performed at a number of conferences including the Shefa Network, CAJE, the National JEA Convention, the UAHC Biennial, the United Synagogue Biennial, and USY International Convention. His presentations have focused on prayer and spirituality, Jewish music, and formal and informal Jewish education.

 

In addition, David has served as an adjunct professor of technology and rabbinics at the Academy for Jewish Religion – a pluralistic rabbinic and cantorial school in Riverdale, NY. For many years David served as an advisor to the Delet/MAT program at Brandeis University and volunteered as a Jewish chaplain at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. David is a past-President of the Association of Rabbis and Cantors; past-President of the Canton Clergy Association and a past trustee on the Board of Directors of the National Brain Tumor Society.  

David's accomplishments in Jewish education were recognized when he received the Keter Torah Award from the Bureau of Jewish Education in Massachusetts. David has also been recognized by the Association of Rabbis and Cantors (2012), the South Area Solomon Schechter Day School (2009), The National Brain Tumor Society (2008), The Hellenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (2008), Ordinary Heroes Hall of Fame (2007), Synagogue Council of Massachusetts (2007), Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (2005), Boy Scouts of America (2005), South Area Solomon Schechter Day School (2004), Boston JCC Maccabi Games (2004), Temple Beth Abraham (2003), State Senate of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (2002), Grossman Camp (2001) and Temple Shalom of Milton (1996). 

 

David has become known as the “Rock n’Roll Rabbi” having written, performed and produced six albums of contemporary Jewish music. His music is a mix of joyful, upbeat tunes and moving liturgical compositions. David’s music is sung in synagogues, camps, and schools around the country. David was honored to produce and record the anthem, Olam Chesed Yibaneh with his dear friend and musical partner, Rabbi Menachem Creditor. In addition to his Jewish music, in 2004, David produced a cd single entitled, So We Ride in honor of the 10th anniversary of the Brain Tumor Society’s Ride for Research.

David is an "early adopter" and technologist. As the Torah Tech Guy, he teaches and advises clergy and educators across the country on best practices, tools, and strategies for integrating technology into their work. He is the host of Zoom Test Kitchen, a community where professionals explore the latest Zoom features, and Ecamm for Educators, helping teachers and presenters maximize their use of Ecamm Live for engaging virtual experiences. In addition, David created, produces and hosts The Rundown, a weekly show exploring technology and its impact on our world and our lives. Beyond teaching, he leverages his technical expertise to produce high-quality digital events worldwide, using Zoom, Ecamm, and other innovative platforms to create seamless and engaging virtual experiences.

After the loss of his second daughter, Liat Chanina, David and his wife Heather founded the Liat Chanina Foundation, a non-profit foundation dedicated to creating and sustaining opportunities for hope and healing. David currently lives with his wife Heather, his daughters Dalia, Ayelet and Naomi, and the memory of his beloved daughter Liat (z’l) in Boca Raton, Florida.