A devoted alumnus of Yeshivah of Flatbush (class of 1972), Rabbi Harari earned his Bachelor’s in Philosophy and a Master’s in Jewish Studies from Yeshiva University. His lifelong commitment to the Torah U’madah approach, integrating Torah scholarship with secular knowledge, guided his teaching and administrative roles.
Rabbi Harari spent a transformative year in Israel before returning to fulfill his aspiration of joining the faculty at Yeshivah of Flatbush Joel Braverman High School (JBHS), where he began as a Judaic Studies teacher. His dedication quickly propelled him to the position of Chairman of the Halacha Department, and later to his role as a beloved administrator and eventually Head of School.
Throughout his decades-long tenure, Rabbi Harari’s devotion, wisdom, and vision helped propel JBHS to new heights. He was instrumental in enhancing the curriculum with a vast range of Torah classes, fostering chesed programs, expanding electives, and cultivating co-curricular initiatives, all aimed at nurturing well-rounded, thoughtful young adults grounded in Jewish values. His student-centered approach and unique ability to bridge Torah and secular knowledge exemplified his lifelong dedication to chinuch, inspiring all who were privileged to learn from him.
Rabbi Harari is survived by his wife, Vicky, and his children: Michal Geffner, Yael Harari, Rabbi Avi Harari, Dr. David Harari, and Dani Harari. He is also survived by his siblings, David Harari and Renee Maman, and was predeceased by his brother, Sol Harari z”l.
The levayah took place today at Yeshivah of Flatbush Joel Braverman High School on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The kevurah will take place at the Eretz Hachaim Bais Hachaim in Eretz Yisroel. Shivah will be observed at 335 Euclid Avenue in Loch Arbour, NJ.
Yehi zichro boruch.
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