David Block is a Doctoral Fellow at the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education, a rabbinical student, and a curriculum developer at Aleph Beta Academy. Prior to his educational studies, David received an M.A. in Jewish History and served as Director of the Maccabeats. David's passion lies in reconnecting students with the meaning of Judaism, and in reminding all of Professor Dumbledor's foundational lesson that "it is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities."