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Hillel David Rapp

Hillel David Rapp
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Hillel Rapp is the Principal of Bnei Akiva Schools of Toronto, and has an extensive background in both Jewish education and finance. Previously in education, Hillel was the Dean of Students at the Ramaz Upper School where he oversaw co-curricular programming featuring more than 80 after-school activities. He has designed curricula and taught courses in Economics, Business, History and Philosophy. In finance, Hillel managed business development and investor relations, specializing in hedge fund and private equity investments, at Dunbar Capital Management in New York City and Exigent Alternative Capital in Israel. Hillel is a graduate of Yeshiva University where he also worked as a Project Manager for YU’s Center for the Jewish Future. He writes frequently on Jewish education at JED Notebook which can be found at hillelrapp.substack.com.

Considering The Changing Landscape in Modern Orthodox Israel Education

Hillel Rapp explores how Israel education has changed in a post-Oct. 7 world.

What’s Missing In “The View From Pew”

Responding to results from the recent Pew survey, Hillel David Rapp argues that we can limit Orthodox attrition by addressing the bifurcation of Jewish and general learning in high school.

Three Ideas for Reimagining High School and its Importance for Jewish Education

The creative responses of Jewish Day Schools to the pandemic demonstrate that the time has come to think out of the box and reimagine high school education. Hillel Rapp, Director of Education at Bnei Akiva Schools of Toronto, outlines a provocative, comprehensive vision for reimagining high schools in the 21st century.

Philanthropy is Great, It’s Where You Give That Matters

Hillel David Rap responds to Jordan Soffer and Jay Kelman.

To Lower Tuition Costs, Stop Donating to Schools and Start a Bank

Hillel David Rapp comments on the connection between Jewish philanthropy and day school tuition.

Will we support the day school of tomorrow?

Hillel David Rapp proposes reinventing Day School philanthropy.