Rav Shmuel | |
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| Birth name | Shmuel Skaist |
| Born | Brooklyn, New York |
| Genres | Jewish rock, alternative rock, anti-folk |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Jewish Music Group, My Friend Steve |
| Website | ravshmuel |
Shmuel Skaist, known professionally as Rav Shmuel, is an American Orthodox rabbi, speaker, and musician from Brooklyn, New York. Initially gaining recognition for his Jewish outreach programs aimed at Phish concertgoers, Skaist taught in yeshivot in New York and Israel for several years before deciding to pursue a music career. His debut studio album, Protocols, was released in 2006 by the Jewish Music Group label.