Joshua Calek
London,United Kingdom
Summary
A driven and disciplined 26-year-old aspiring solicitor with nine years of advanced study at leading Talmudic institutions worldwide, renowned for their academic rigor, intensive workload, and demanding schedules. Currently completing a Master’s in Law and preparing for the SQE. A respectful, capable, and charismatic individual with a strong work ethic and a genuine eagerness to learn. Married and a father of two, bringing maturity, responsibility, and commitment to a future career in law.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Private home tutor
[Talmud]
Barnet, London
2023.12 - Current
- Provided extra-curricular evening classes for teenagers.
- Improved Aramaic/Hebrew reading and translation.
- Guided pupils to think independently, analyse, infer, compare, contrast, argue, prove and organise - essential skills for Talmud study.
- Boosted confidence and helped to fill potential
Talmudic Research Group
Torat Moshe (JLE)
London, Barnet
2023.10 - Current
- Conducted in-depth research and analysis of ancient and contemporary Talmudic Law.
- Collaborated with researchers and scholars to debate and present findings.
- Maintained high academic standards while consistently meeting deadlines within a team environment.
Tutor - Talmud
Yeshivas Chayei Olam
London, Barnet
2024.10 - 2025.08
- Delivered complex legal material to groups of 16-year-old students.
- Managed multiple students simultaneously while maintaining high-quality instruction.
- Cultivated a positive learning environment to boost focus and confidence.
- Prepared tailored learning strategies based on individual needs.
- Effectively communicated with parents and teachers to navigate sensitive, tense, and complex issues
Teacher (Secondary School)
Tal Thora
Antwerp, Belgium
2022.04 - 2022.09
- Taught Talmud to sixth form pupils in Belgium, including those with additional learning needs.
- Communicated fluently in English, French, Hebrew, and Yiddish to facilitate understanding.
- Learned to understand and appreciate foreign cultures.
- Provided constructive feedback to parents and management regarding student progress.
Choir director
Makor Care and Services Network
London/New York
2022.01 - 2022.02
- Approached to direct a choral tribute for the Jewish Music Hall of Fame in New York, working with some of the greatest personalities in Jewish music
- Trained, conducted, recorded and choreographed a children's choir
- Managed high-pressure environment, ensuring flawless execution under tight deadlines.
- Communicated and reasoned with big personalities and opinions
- Showed exceptional creativity, efficiency, resourcefulness and peoples skills.
Volunteer carer for children with special needs
Kef Kids
London, England
2014.01 - 2019.08
- Dedicated Sunday afternoons to entertaining and caring for children with special needs, including Down Syndrome and Autism.
- Volunteered as a carer at summer sleepaway camp starting from age 18.
Royal Free Hospital Volunteer
Hand in Hand
London, England
2015.09 - 2017.08
- Visited patients at Royal Free Hospital on Saturday afternoons, providing comfort and help.
Education
LLM - Law (GDL and SQE)
BPP University
London 2024.09 -
Talmudic Studies
Yeshivat Ner Moshe
Jerusalem, Israel 2021.04 - 2023.08
CertHE (UK comp.) - Classical Talmudic Studies Degree
Bais Medrash Ateres Shlomo
Tannersville, New York 2020.08 - 2021.03
Transcript - Talmudic Studies
Yeshivat Heichal Hatorah
Jerusalem, Israel 2017.09 - 2020.08
A-Levels - Maths, Geography
Menorah Grammar School
London, England 2015.09 - 2017.08
GCSEs - 11
Menorah Grammar School
London, England 2013.09 - 2015.08
Skills
- Conscientious, efficient and meticulous
- Reliable and able to work independently
- Straightforward, calm and approachable
- Passionate, creative and resourceful
- Respectful, positive and honest
Affiliations
- Family, piano, guitar, composing, reading, current affairs, friends, football
Languages
English
Native
French
Upper intermediate
Hebrew
Upper intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tutor - Talmud
Yeshivas Chayei Olam
2024.10 - 2025.08
LLM - Law (GDL and SQE)
BPP University
2024.09 -
Private home tutor
[Talmud]
2023.12 - Current
Talmudic Research Group
Torat Moshe (JLE)
2023.10 - Current
Teacher (Secondary School)
Tal Thora
2022.04 - 2022.09
Choir director
Makor Care and Services Network
2022.01 - 2022.02
Talmudic Studies
Yeshivat Ner Moshe
2021.04 - 2023.08
CertHE (UK comp.) - Classical Talmudic Studies Degree
Bais Medrash Ateres Shlomo
2020.08 - 2021.03
Transcript - Talmudic Studies
Yeshivat Heichal Hatorah
2017.09 - 2020.08
Royal Free Hospital Volunteer
Hand in Hand
2015.09 - 2017.08
A-Levels - Maths, Geography
Menorah Grammar School
2015.09 - 2017.08
Volunteer carer for children with special needs
Kef Kids
2014.01 - 2019.08
GCSEs - 11
Menorah Grammar School
2013.09 - 2015.08