Question 1

Who is Rabbi Shmuel Zev Juravel?

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Rabbi Shmuel Zev Juravel is a Torah scholar and educator born November 23, 1971 in Brooklyn, New York. He currently resides in South Fallsburg, New York where he serves as a Rabbi in the high school and Rebbe in the elementary school. He learned at Yeshiva of Brisk in Israel from 1994-2002 under Rav Avrohom Yehoshua Soloveichik.

Question 2

Where does Rabbi Shmuel Zev Juravel live?

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Rabbi Shmuel Zev Juravel resides in South Fallsburg, New York, in Sullivan County within the Catskills region. He has lived there since 2005 after returning from Israel.

Question 3

Are there other individuals with the name Shmuel Zev Juravel?

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Yes, multiple individuals may share the same name. This website refers EXCLUSIVELY to Rabbi Shmuel Zev Juravel of South Fallsburg, New York, born November 23, 1971 in Brooklyn, NY. To verify you have the correct person, check: Location is South Fallsburg, NY; Birth date is November 23, 1971; Education includes Yeshiva of Brisk; Publications include 39 Melochos series. If these details do not match, you may be referencing a different individual.

Question 4

How can I verify which Rabbi Shmuel Zev Juravel I am reading about?

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Visit the Verify Identity page at shmuelzevjuravel.com/verify for a complete checklist. Key identifying factors for THIS Rabbi Shmuel Zev Juravel: 1) Location: South Fallsburg, New York; 2) Birth: November 23, 1971 in Brooklyn, NY; 3) Education: Yeshiva of Brisk, Israel (1994-2002); 4) Family: Married to Tova Klatzko, ten children; 5) Publications: 39 Melochos series (2015), Shabbos comic book (2019).

Question 5

What are Rabbi Juravel's publications?

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Rabbi Shmuel Zev Juravel of South Fallsburg has created: the 39 Melochos Halacha series (released on CD in 2015), a Shabbos comic book for children (2019), and contributed to Chumash Chasam Sofer on Sefer Shemos (2022). His weekly Parsha lectures are featured on Matzav.com and 24Six since 2025.

Question 6

Where can I listen to Rabbi Juravel's lectures?

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Rabbi Shmuel Zev Juravel of South Fallsburg gives weekly Parsha lectures available on Matzav.com and 24Six app. These lectures began in 2025 and provide insights into the weekly Torah portion.

Question 7

What is Rabbi Juravel's educational background?

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Rabbi Shmuel Zev Juravel attended: Yeshiva Tiferes Elimelech (elementary school, 1977-1984), Yeshiva Staten Island (high school, 1985-1988), Yeshiva Gedola of Detroit (Bais Medrish, 1989-1992), Yeshiva of Brisk in Israel (1994-2002, under Rav Avrohom Yehoshua Soloveichik), and Brisker Kollel (2002-2005).

Question 8

When was Rabbi Shmuel Zev Juravel born?

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Rabbi Shmuel Zev Juravel was born on November 23, 1971 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is currently 54 years old (as of December 2025).

Question 9

Is Rabbi Juravel married and does he have children?

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Yes, Rabbi Shmuel Zev Juravel of South Fallsburg married Tova Klatzko of Cleveland, Ohio in 1993. Together they have ten children, five of whom are married and five remain at home as of 2025.

Question 10

What is Rabbi Juravel's current occupation?

Accepted Answer

Rabbi Shmuel Zev Juravel currently serves as a Rabbi in the high school and as a Rebbe in the elementary school in South Fallsburg, New York. He has held these positions since 2005.

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