Rabbi Sakhai is an ordained Rabbi with a passion for Jewish youth outreach. Born in Iran, and raised in Los Angeles, Rabbi Sakhai knows firsthand the challenges today’ s Jewish youth face in keeping connected to Judaism and the Jewish community. It is this unique experience that inspired Rabbi Sakhai to pursue the Rabbinate, and doing the kind of work he does at S.T.A.R. has always been his dream.

As a certified educator from the Israeli Department of Education, Rabbi Sakhai brings a high level of scholarship and professionalism to his position. He has a warm and friendly personality and S.T.A.R. participants very much enjoy being with him. Having worked for other community outreach organizations, Rabbi Sakhai has a proven track record of developing meaningful relationships with youth. Rabbi Sakhai has helped to instill within his students a strong sense of Jewish pride and identity, thereby drawing them closer to the Jewish community.