The Halpern Akiva Academy (HAA) will be welcoming Rabbi Nachum Aaron Kutnowski as the new head of Judaic Studies for the 2022/2023 academic year. Since his candidacy, he has made it a priority to build positive relationships with parents, students, staff, and the Calgary community at large. His strong communication and interpersonal skills have given him the ability to relate to a wide range of people, and he looks forward to joining HAA and Calgary community at large.

Rabbi Kutnowski brings 9 years of educational experience with a strong focus on student wellbeing to the role of Head of Judaic Studies. He holds an Honours B. A. in English Literature, from York University of Toronto. He is also the founder of the Hamilton Community Night Kollel, alongside teaching full-time at the Hamilton Hebrew Academy for the past 7 years. He is passionate about facilitating a genuine relationship with Hashem, Torah and Mitzvot, and the Jewish people. Rabbi Kutnowski is especially looking forward to fostering the unique personality and strengths of each student at the HAA.