MEET THE BADERS 

Rabbi Bader is a passionate rabbi and educator who serves as a rebbi and teaches Judaics at Yeshivat Netivot Montessori in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Having grown up in diverse Jewish communities throughout the United States, including in Alabama, Maine, New Hampshire, and Maryland, he brings a broad perspective on Yiddishkeit and a deep understanding of what helps communities thrive. He loves teaching Torah and aspires to do so in a meaningful and inclusive manner guided by the values of simcha, ruach, and emet. 

Rabbi Bader holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Yeshiva University, a Master’s degree in Jewish Education from YU's Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education & Administration, and Semicha from the YU Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS). He also completed the World Mizrachi Shalhevet Fellowship program. Rabbi Bader has served in a variety of rabbinic and educational roles, including as the Associate Rabbi of the Jewish Rockville Outreach Center in North Bethesda, Maryland, and the Assistant Rabbi at Aish HaTorah of Greater Washington, also in North Bethesda. 

Rabbi Bader currently lives with his wife, Libbie, and their son, Eyal, in Edison, New Jersey. Libbie works remotely for the OU as a data analyst and teaches kallah classes. She loves hosting Shabbat meals and running family programming. Together, the Baders are deeply committed to nurturing Jewish communities. Rabbi Bader and his wife also love exploring and connecting with Hashem through nature, including on hikes and while fly fishing.