Daniel Rothner is the Founder & Director of Areyvut and oversees all of Areyvut’s programming.  Prior to establishing Areyvut, Daniel taught Judaic studies at the HAFTR and Heschel Middle Schools, where he developed and implemented a variety of chesed and tzedakah projects and programs.  Daniel earned a BA in Jewish Studies from Yeshiva University, and an MA in Modern Jewish History from the Bernard Revel Graduate School.  He received a Master of Education in Administration and Supervision from Loyola University, and Principal Certification from the Jewish Educational Leadership Institute in Chicago.  He has taught ethics, halakha (Jewish law), and Tanakh (Bible) in synagogues and workplaces.  He also serves as a Board Member for Tzedakah, Inc. and is a member of the Volunteer Center of Bergen County's Youth Advisory Council.  Daniel is active in his community and serves on the Middot Committee at Yeshivat Noam and volunteers for Bikur Cholim of Teaneck.  He facilitates a group of Mitzvah Clowns that regularly visit senior centers and children with special needs.  Daniel is active Bergen LEADS, a unique leadership program in Bergen County.