Dr. David. J. Portowicz

Chairman, Jaffa Institute

David, an American born rabbi, co-founded the Jaffa Institute in 1982. He received his Doctorate from Brandeis University in 1974, his Masters in Social Work from St. Louis University in 1972, and completed Yeshiva College in 1970. His professional experience includes his current position as lecturer in the School of Social Work at Bar Ilan University, a role he’s occupied since 1975. Prior to establishing the Jaffa Institute, David was the Director of the Jewish Community Center of Jaffa and was Principal of both Leominster and Beth Shalom Hebrew Schools. He is married with four children and thirteen grandchildren.