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Berklee College of Music Alumni (Bachelor's in Jazz guitar/composition) in 1986. Private student of Jazz master guitarist Jon Damian, Al Defino and Bret Willmott. In additional to Berklee College, in 1985 joined the Boston Conservatory to become the last student of the late Dr. Hugo Norden, a master doctor emeritus, professor of Composiiton and Counterpoint from the direct lineage of J. S. Bach. Also became a private composition student of the late professor emeritus, Jeronimas Kačinskas (Lithuanian-born American composer) and of the professor emeritus, John Bavicchi. Later, was accepted and became a Florida State Univerity Alumni, graduated (Masters) in Music Composition & Conducting and (minor) Computer Science. A MENSA candidate, was self taught in 10 computer programming languages. That led to his work in the development of Science and in Technology for many years in the USA, including Artificial Intelligence works for The Juilliard School of Music, Lincoln Center, NY. Also, as an Apple Macintosh Partner, and in the mid-90's for EDS. Later became Director of Technology for Bellsouth / Safra Corp., and Vice-President of Technology/CIO for Nextel Corporation. Had his rabbinical studies with Rabbi Avrohom G. Yachnes and Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim, Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim. Later with Rabbi Sholom Lipsker, Chabad, Rabbi Feivish M. Dalfin, Chabad, Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh, Gal Enai,and Rabbi Meir Avraham Iliovits, Satmar. In Portuguese, published "Aromas Espirituais" (Mystical ma'amarim/discourses), "Chesed L'Avraham" (parshiot al pi Kabbalah/Chassidut), "Darosh Darash" (72 deep questions/answers on Kabbalah, including Brit Kodesh subjects), and "Cuidado! Sua alma pode estar em perigo" (Kabbalah Ma'asit, on what happens when you transgress Torah law). In English, "The Eclipse" (a philosophical play about teshuva), and "Etz L'Shliach" (Thoughts on Kiruv al pi Kabbalah - for rabbis). Avrech Kollel, Beit Yitzchak Satmar Chareidi Kehila (Brazil). Created the Beit Arizal 3 years ago - an institution/mosad solely dedicated to the spreading of kosher Kabbalah in Brazil. Web sites: www.portaisdacabala.com.br (Portuguese), nahardinur.blogspot.com ( English). 150 recorded CD titles on Kabbalah. And 200+ recorded speeches on subjects of Kabbalah in the framework of Halacha/Mussar. Also direct a fully observant Bnei Noach group. The Beit Arizal has just became "Beit Arizal Publishing House". Recentely released "The Kabbalah of Music" with an original niggunin (for piano and violin) included in a CD, and "Divrei Yoel", a commentary on the prophecy of Yoel Hanavi al pi Kabbalah, and Levushei Tufrah, the mystical revelations about the life of Adam in Gan Eden. Rabbi Avraham also teaches virtual classes on his own Internet channel at www.portaisdacabala.com.br. Other works are now in production, such as a book on Torah and Science. Ufaratza!
Berklee College of Music Alumni (Bachelor's in Jazz guitar/composition) in 1986. Private student of Jazz master guitarist Jon Damian, Al Defino and Bret Willmott. In additional to Berklee College, in 1985 joined the Boston Conservatory to become the last student of the late Dr. Hugo Norden, a master doctor emeritus, professor of Composiiton and Counterpoint from the direct lineage of J. S. Bach. Also became a private composition student of the late professor emeritus, Jeronimas Kačinskas (Lithuanian-born American composer) and of the professor emeritus, John Bavicchi. Later, was accepted and became a Florida State Univerity Alumni, graduated (Masters) in Music Composition & Conducting and (minor) Computer Science. A MENSA candidate, was self taught in 10 computer programming languages. That led to his work in the development of Science and in Technology for many years in the USA, including Artificial Intelligence works for The Juilliard School of Music, Lincoln Center, NY. Also, as an Apple Macintosh Partner, and in the mid-90's for EDS. Later became Director of Technology for Bellsouth / Safra Corp., and Vice-President of Technology/CIO for Nextel Corporation. Had his rabbinical studies with Rabbi Avrohom G. Yachnes and Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim, Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim. Later with Rabbi Sholom Lipsker, Chabad, Rabbi Feivish M. Dalfin, Chabad, Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh, Gal Enai,and Rabbi Meir Avraham Iliovits, Satmar. In Portuguese, published "Aromas Espirituais" (Mystical ma'amarim/discourses), "Chesed L'Avraham" (parshiot al pi Kabbalah/Chassidut), "Darosh Darash" (72 deep questions/answers on Kabbalah, including Brit Kodesh subjects), and "Cuidado! Sua alma pode estar em perigo" (Kabbalah Ma'asit, on what happens when you transgress Torah law). In English, "The Eclipse" (a philosophical play about teshuva), and "Etz L'Shliach" (Thoughts on Kiruv al pi Kabbalah - for rabbis). Avrech Kollel, Beit Yitzchak Satmar Chareidi Kehila (Brazil). Created the Beit Arizal 3 years ago - an institution/mosad solely dedicated to the spreading of kosher Kabbalah in Brazil. Web sites: www.portaisdacabala.com.br (Portuguese), nahardinur.blogspot.com ( English). 150 recorded CD titles on Kabbalah. And 200+ recorded speeches on subjects of Kabbalah in the framework of Halacha/Mussar. Also direct a fully observant Bnei Noach group. The Beit Arizal has just became "Beit Arizal Publishing House". Recentely released "The Kabbalah of Music" with an original niggunin (for piano and violin) included in a CD, and "Divrei Yoel", a commentary on the prophecy of Yoel Hanavi al pi Kabbalah, and Levushei Tufrah, the mystical revelations about the life of Adam in Gan Eden. Rabbi Avraham also teaches virtual classes on his own Internet channel at www.portaisdacabala.com.br. Other works are now in production, such as a book on Torah and Science. Ufaratza!
