Nachum Shifren started surfing Malibu at the age of 13 and has been an active surfer ever since. He was a Los Angeles County Lifeguard, during which time he received a commendation for lifesaving water rescue from the City of Los Angeles. He has been involved in competitive sports, including paddleboard racing and triathalons. Rabbi Shifren has a degree in Combat Fitness from Wingate Institute for Sports in Israel. He has a B.A. in Linguistics, and received smicha (Rabbinical ordination) from Yeshivat Ohr Temimim. He now lives in the heartland of Israel with his wife, Rivkah, and their 3 children.
