Chumash
חומש
The Five Books of Moses, read closely, verse by verse, learning one of the classical medieval commentaries.
Live online with Rabbi Avram Bogopulsky
Torah, Guidance and Direction for Life
30+ years in the rabbinate Author of two books and Torah Articles
One-on-one learning, from the basics to advanced. Learn Torah, find guidance for life's challenges, explore Jewish values, and become fluent and fluid in a Shul setting, live with Rabbi Bogopulsky over Zoom or WhatsApp video.
- One-on-one
- Beginners are welcome
- Basics to advanced
- Zoom
- WhatsApp video
What Rabbi Bogopulsky offers
לימוד תורה
Torah Learning
Learn at your own pace and develop an appreciation for the Torah, from the basics to advanced. Topics include Chumash, the parsha, Mishna, Gemara, Pirkei Avos, Jewish philosophy, Chassidus, Jewish law and more.
Explore → צמיחה אישיתPersonal Growth & Life's Challenges
A welcoming conversation about life's questions, challenges, and personal growth, drawing on the classic Mussar seforim, including guidance for couples and family life.
Explore → ערכיםJewish Values & Meaningful Living
Explore Jewish values and discover ways to make Jewish life more meaningful, drawing from the teachings of Rabbi Eliezer Papo and Rav Chaim of Volozhin.
Explore → בית כנסתMaster the Art of Participating in Shul
Leading weekday and Shabbos services, leining from the Torah and Haftorah with their blessings, preparing boys for their Bar Mitzvah, and navigating the Siddur.
Explore →All sessions are live over Zoom or WhatsApp video.
Every person has a unique journey. Torah can light the way.
How it works
Three simple steps to your first session
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Say hello on WhatsApp
Send a quick message about what you'd like to learn or talk through, and where you're starting from.
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Pick a time
Together we find a time that fits your week and your time zone.
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Meet live
Join on Zoom or WhatsApp video, from home, the office, or anywhere you have a connection.
Torah Learning
From the basics to advanced
Learn at your own pace and develop an appreciation for the Torah. Brand new to it, or ready to go deep into the commentaries, every session starts where you are.
The weekly parsha
פרשת השבוע
Prepare for Shabbat with the week's Torah portion, its meaning and relevance to our day and age.
Rashi & the commentaries
מפרשים
The questions the classic commentators asked, weaving their way through the maze of Torah to bring you the answers & insights.
Mishna
משנה
The foundation of the Oral Torah, learned clearly and step by step. Master tractate after tractate.
Gemara
גמרא
Learn the Talmud's give-and-take, from your first daf to deeper analysis.
The Jewish holidays
חגים
The meaning, sources, and stories behind the festivals.
Pirkei Avos
פרקי אבות
Timeless teachings of the Sages on how to live a good life.
Jewish philosophy
מחשבת ישראל
The big questions of faith, purpose and meaning, through the classic Jewish thinkers.
Chassidus
חסידות
The inner dimension of Torah: joy, connection, and serving Hashem with the heart.
Jewish law (halacha)
הלכה
How to live it day to day; the where, when, why and how: Shabbat, kashrut, prayer and more, with the sources behind them.
Your own question
שאלה
Curious about something else? Bring it, and we'll build the lessons around it.
Personal Growth & Life's Challenges
Guidance grounded in Torah, one-on-one or as a couple
A welcoming conversation about life's questions, challenges, and personal growth. One-on-one or couples guidance grounded in Torah, for who you want to become and whatever you're facing along the way.
Personal growth
Work on the character traits you want to grow, and the person you want to become and develop.
Life's challenges
Talk through a hard moment or a difficult season, with Torah wisdom as your guide.
Decisions & direction
Facing a choice or a new chapter? Find clarity on the path forward.
Couples & family life
Guidance for couples and family life, grounded in Torah.
Jewish Values & Meaningful Living
Seek and find the richness of our heritage
Explore Jewish values and discover ways to make Jewish life more meaningful, for you and your home, one conversation at a time.
Jewish values
ערכים
Kindness, honesty, gratitude, and the ideas at the heart of Jewish life, drawing from the classics like the Peleh Yoeitz and Nefesh HaChaim.
Shabbat & the holidays
שבת וחגים
Make the days that shape the Jewish year more meaningful at home.
Prayer & blessings
תפילה וברכות
What the words mean, and how to bring them into your day.
Mitzvot in daily life
מצוות
Practical ways to bring Torah into the life you already have.
Shul skills & Bar Mitzvah preparation
Master the art of participating in Shul
One-on-one lessons in leading weekday and Shabbos services, leining from the Torah and Haftorah with their blessings, preparing boys for their Bar Mitzvah, and navigating the Siddur. At your own pace, over Zoom or WhatsApp video, wherever you live.
- Leading the servicesDavening for the Amud with confidence, and understanding the meaning of a shliach tzibbur, the messenger of the community.
- Leining from the TorahLearning the trop to lein not only his own parsha, but every parsha in the Torah.
- The HaftorahChanting the Haftorah with meaning and the message of the Navi.
- The blessingsThe brachos on the Torah and the Haftorah.
Who it's for
One-on-one learning, from the basics to advanced
- Complete beginnersNever opened a Siddur or Chumash? Perfect. We start at the beginning, even learning the Aleph-Bet. No question is too basic.
- Experienced learnersGo deeper with a dedicated study partner and the classic commentaries.
- Anyone facing a challengeGoing through something, or at a crossroads, and looking for clarity and direction.
- Kids & teensEngaging sessions pitched at the right level, including Bar Mitzvah preparation.
- AdultsLearning, guidance, and meaning that fit around work, family, and a busy schedule.
- Returning learnersPick up where you left off and rebuild your confidence and commitment to daily or weekly study.
About
Shalom, I'm Rabbi Avram Bogopulsky.
I bring more than 30 years in the rabbinate, including my years as Rabbi of Beth Jacob Congregation. I've taught students at every level, from beginners to boys' and girls' high school, and I've counseled, mentored and helped many individuals and families work through life's challenges.
Today I offer Torah learning and personal guidance live online, so that anyone, anywhere, can learn and find direction in a one-on-one setting. Every session is shaped around you: your questions, your pace, and where you are in life.
I'm also the author of two books, Developing a Torah Personality and Raising a Community, a Family, and Ourselves, both published by Mosaica Press.
Have a question before you book? Send me a message on WhatsApp. I'm always happy to talk.
Books
Books by Rabbi Bogopulsky
Published by Mosaica Press under the name Rabbi Avraham Bogopulsky.
Sessions & pricing
A plan that fits you
Session length and how often we meet shape the plan. Message me and I'll share the details and options.
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