Teen Minyan Director
Rabbi Matthew Faigen
Rabbi Matthew Faigen serves as the Teen Minyan Director. He spent two years learning at Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh before attending Yeshiva University, where he completed his undergraduate studies. He remained at YU and obtained Smicha and a Master’s degree in Jewish Education from the Azrieli Graduate School.
Rabbi Faigen currently teaches Judaic Studies at the Fuchs Mizrachi School, where he is passionate about inspiring the next generation.
He and his wife, Elyssa, are proud parents to four wonderful children: Reva (11), Gabey (9), Sophie (5), and Lilly (2). Before moving to Cleveland in 2016, he worked in Jewish day schools in New Jersey and Philadelphia.
Fri, January 23 2026 5 Shevat 5786