Rabbi Daniel Sayani came to Judaism as an adult. Thirteen years after converting, he serves as rabbi of the Clearview Jewish Center in Whitestone, Queens, leading with a strong commitment to Jewish law and a warm, people first style. In April 2018 he received rabbinic ordination, Rav u’Manhig–Moreh Hora’ah, from Yeshivas Ohr Kedoshim d’Biala in Boro Park, tied to the Biala Chasidic tradition and its focus on seeing the good in others. His studies continued in Jerusalem. In September 2023 he earned a First Degree in Judaic Studies from Yeshivas Bircas haTorah after broad testing in Talmud and Jewish thought. In October 2023 he received additional ordination through Machon Smicha, completing advanced work in practical Jewish law, with emphasis on Shabbat and kashrut. In August 2024 he ea...