RABBI AVRAHAM BETESH

was born in Israel to a family of Syrian immigrants who migrated to Israel in 1946. One of three children, Rabbi Betesh developed a strong sense of filial and communal responsibility while living and studying among the forty members of this extended family who lived together in Tel Aviv. After high school graduation, he chose to continue his religious studies at Yeshiva in Jerusalem. Upon receiving his bachelor of Talmudic Law, Rabbi Betesh began his professional teaching career at Kollel Bet El of Bnei Brak under Rabbi Nisim Peretz (Zt"l), where he instructed students in tefilla, Torah, and Hashkafa (Jewish philosophy). While supporting himself as a teacher and a computer instructor, Rabbi Betesh began his graduate studies at Yeshiva Ohaley Abraham in Israel.

Early in his life, Rabbi Betesh became active In "Kiruv" - (the term used for programs of education and spiritual development for Jews returning to the faith). As director of programs for Ner Lamaor in Bnei Brak, he was responsible for administration and recruitment. Administratively, he worked on projects such as Computerized Torah Treasures, which was recognized as one of the most important media developments in Talmudic reference services. This gained him the admiration of his community. In 1990, Rabbi Betesh was sent to the united states by his teacher and Chief Rabbi Elazar AbuHaezira (Zt'l). He arrived in New York to continue his graduate studies at  Kollel. He also continued his focus on teaching and on Kiruv, working with members of the large  Sephardic Jewish Community in New York & Florida. He completed his graduate work in Jewish Law while on temporary assignment in Mexico City as an instructor at the Emunah Yeshiva.

Rabbi Betesh returned to New York to receive his “Smicha” - (Rabbinic Ordination) after examinations by Rabbi Meir Antebbi, Chief Rabbi of the Magen David Kehilla of Mexico City, and Rabbi J. Roth, Chief Rabbi of the Karlsberg Beth Din of Boro Park, Brooklyn. In 1996 upon receiving his confirmation and membership in Rabbinical Council of America (RCA), Rabbi Betesh Started his experience as a pulpit & spiritual leader in the U.S.A. Rabbi Betesh interfaced with traditional and orthodox Jews of all affiliations & established good working and personal relationships with congregants of all ages.

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In 1997, Rabbi Betesh started his non-profit outreach organization, Chesed Avraham, which has influenced communities in South America, Canada, and the Far East. Los Angeles California has one of the fastest growing Jewish communities of young professionals in the country and In 2004, the Rabbi moved to Los Angeles, California with his family.

“I have always been motivated by opportunities to influence others on a spiritual level (and) to provide a framework for them to understand their importance and their value to Am Israel”- Rabbi Avraham Betesh Shlita

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“I wanted to lend my experience at this critical point in the community’s spiritual development.”- Rabbi Avraham Betesh Shlita

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Chesed Avraham is now currently based in Southern Florida.

Rabbi Abraham Betesh Shlita, has accumulated years of experience while lecturing and teaching around the world in a wide range of different settings, places and languages. His activities are dedicated to spreading Jewish awareness while concentrating on the inner soul so to enhance the messages of the Torah and the mitzvot.

The Rabbi has recently completed an in depth study and research of the "Gemstones of the Choshen" The Gemstones of the Breastplate Project. He wrote the book "Genesis Gems" and received a warm recommendation of top spiritual leaders in Eretz Yisrael and is currently working on other projects pertaining and related to Orthodox Judaism.

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