Rabbi
David Rose was born in New Zealand where he obtained a BA in
Political Science and History. He was the National Head of Bnei
Akiva in New Zealand. He obtained Rabbinical Ordination from the
Chief Rabbinate of Israel, where he lived for 10 years, before
moving to Sweden where he helped set up an educational project. He
served as the Rabbi of Richmond, Surrey for 4 years, and obtained an
MA in Jewish studies from UCL. He was appointed to his current post
in Edinburgh in May 2003. and is still bringing vitality to the
Community in all that he does. Rabbi Rose represents the Jewish
community in several civic forums and is currently treasurer of the
Edinburgh Interfaith Association.
As well as teaching at the Cheder, he also finds time to conduct Adult Education classes, either at his home or in the Beit Hamedresh at the Shul.
Each week he produces his own Parsha sheet for the weekly sedra, titled 'Forth Light'. The current set of the 'Forth Light' include challenging questions, which can be answered by email. Please look at them and try and see if you can answer the questions!
If you have any questions for the Rabbi, then please e-mail him at rabbi@ehcong.com -