Meet Rabbi Bob Barocas
Rabbi Bob Barocas (Rachmiel David Barocas) is an Orthodox rabbi, Torah educator, author, and speaker based in Highland Park, New Jersey. He is the author of Legacy of Light: Revealing the Torah’s Eternal Relevance and a contributor to platforms such as Chabad.org, Aish.com, and The Times of Israel.
Rabbi Barocas’s Torah essays, classes, and published work can be found across the web:
Teaching and Approach
Rabbi Barocas regularly delivers a hashkafa shiur to the Edison Chabura and serves as a featured speaker for MEOR’s Maimonides Leaders Fellowship at Rutgers University.
Rabbi Bob is best known for delivering deep Torah wisdom to help thoughtful Jews actualize their potential, integrate spiritual growth into daily life, and become resilient, self-aware, mission-driven individuals.
His approach is rooted in the Slobodka tradition of mussar, with a focus on personal development, inner growth, and actualizing one’s potential. Whether delving into a sugya in Shas or perush on Chumash, he strives to uncover deeply inspiring and life-altering messages and passionately share them with others.
Background and Learning
Rabbi Bob studied at Machon Yaakov in Jerusalem under Rabbi Beryl Gershenfeld and continued his learning at the Edison Chabura with Rabbi Reuven Billowitz. These foundational years helped shape both his worldview and commitment to making Torah learning meaningful and accessible. Rabbi Barocas received semicha (Rabbinic Ordination) from Rabbi Daniel Channen. He also holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from Rutgers Law School and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Rutgers University, where he graduated summa cum laude with Highest Departmental Honors in both of his majors (philosophy and political science). He lives in Highland Park, New Jersey with his wife and three children.
Published Sefer
Legacy of Light: Revealing the Torah’s Eternal Relevance
Rabbi Bob’s parashah book explores the depth and practical relevance of Torah in contemporary life, offering insights that connect timeless ideas to personal growth and elevated daily living. The work reflects his broader mission: to help people view Torah not only as a subject of study, but also the ultimate guidebook for finding meaning and purpose, improving our character, and becoming our best selves.
Recognition and Publications
Rabbi Barocas has been featured in publications including Authority Magazine and The Jewish Link, and his work has been cataloged in major bibliographic and library systems including:
Contact
To invite Rabbi Barocas to speak or for related inquiries, please email: RabbiBarocas@gmail.com.
