Surfing Rabbi Coming To Your Home Town!

Nachum Shifren, will be giving a talk to audiences about his documentary working with teens, teaching them about self-esteem through physical fitness, proper attitude, and the aloha spirit. The film is produced by a Canadian television broadcasting network and is distributed world-wide.

Rabbi Shifren's work in the religious community has been praised for its unique contribution in using a totally new, invigorating approach in reaching out to young people.
To contact him about speaking in your community, call 310-877-1482

What they're saying about Rabbi Shifren's "Surf and Soul" program for youth:

Israel Center, Jerusalem "Did you ever think that surfing and spirituality could be connected? Rabbi Shifren's message: the importance of finding oneself and using one's own uniqueness and talents to serve Hashem."

Hillel of Long Beach (California) "Thank you for speaking with the students about G-d, physical fitness, and Judaism. Your discussion was absolutely engaging and you managed to bond with those students who typicallly are cynical about the connection between Judaism, having a meaningful life, and what they refer to as the "real world." You managed to show that it's possible to be a proud Jew, observant, and cool at the same time!"

Rabbi Yrachmiel Tilles, Ascent of Tzfat "All benefitted from your rich life's experience and fission of spirituality and physical fitness. Your presentation was not only entertaining, it was witty and well-punctuated with a great sense of humor. The students at the girls' seminary, MACHON ALTA, in particular enjoyed the talk you gave on Shabbos."

Lubavitch of Boulder, Colorado "Boulder may be far from the golden sands of Malibu Beach, yet he left his legacy of surfing tales,  interwoven with his own unique brand of connecting the Jewish soul."

Chabad Yeshiva of Pittsburgh "Rabbi Shifren captivated his audience, with enthusiasm and inspiration through his personal journey to a deeper connection with Yiddishkeit through, what he terms "surf and soul." His life about being immersed in Torah and physical fitness allowed all present to draw a connection from his pather to their own lives."

Chabad of Brooklyn Heights "There is no doubt that Rabbi Shifren's career as a professional surfer, Malibu Lifeguard, and inner-city teacher have armed him with a lifetime of experiences bound to arouse any audience. But most important is his message to our young people and recent returnee's to their heritage- inspiring them to greater heights in spirituality and Torah study."

Articles In The Media

"Guilt and Pleasure Magazine" 
Surfing Article, Issue #5, Summer 2007
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"Surfing in ......Pittsburgh?"  
June 5, 2005
By Edward Simon
Pittsburgh Chronicle

"Surfing as Soulfull Experience"
Jan 31,2005
by Michal Lev-Ram
Jewish News Weekly of Northern California

"Kosher Hot-Dog"
Sept 23,2004
By Norma Meyer
The San Diego Union-Tribune

"Wave-riders reflect on the spirituality of surfing"
Aug 5, 2004
by Aline Mendelsohn
Orlando Sentinel

"Getting Chai"
June 1, 2004
By Judd Handler, editor
San Diego Jewish Journal

"L'Chaim, Baby. Surf's Up!"
August 18,2003
Daily Candy LA

"For Many Surfers, Fellowship Is Pipeline to Deeper Spirituality"
By Matt Sedensky
Saturday, August 2, 2003
Associated Press Article

"One of G-d's Chosen People- The Surfing Rabbi"
by Steve Krieger, June 15 NoHo Magazine

"A Rabbi Who Rides the Wild Surf"
11/4/2004
LATIMES.COM

Surf N' Soul Youth Program