Rabbi Siegel has extensive experience as a Jewish educator, both in community day schools and in congregational religious schools.

Rabbi Siegel was inspired to (formally) enter the field of education, at 17, when

gaining a glimpse of what might be, beyond the security and comfort of what "is". In a continuously evolving journey, as an educator, Rabbi Siegel has come to understand that each educational moment is a moment of soul making and that our success as educators is born of seeing possibility and promise within each individual student and being sensitive to the particular path upon which she/he is journeying (חנוך לנער על פי דרכו)  

As a Jewish educator, Rabbi Siegel believes he is engaged in an ongoing endeavor of kedushah (holiness), seeking to foster an understanding and appreciation of Jewish living that is personally integrative, empowering and transformative.

Rabbi Siegel holds a Master of Arts degree in Jewish Studies, a Master of Arts degree in Jewish Philosophy, has Day School Principal certification and Rabbinic ordination. He has published in the spheres of Jewish Studies and Jewish Education and has received awards and commendation in both fields.

Contributing to the field of Jewish education through the Jewish camping experience, Rabbi Siegel has served as counselor, teacher, division head and sports head in several Jewish camps. 

Actively engaging school communities in the experiential realm of Jewish education, Rabbi Siegel has promoted, planned and fostered Jewish celebratory and social action programs and projects.  Rabbi Siegel is personally and professionally dedicated to promoting and experiencing lifelong Jewish learning and living.  

         

           Rabbi Siegel with Grade 12 students from the 2011 graduating class.