But his academic supervisors thought differently.

He told the Jewish Telegraph: “When I submitted papers for my PhD, the feedback was that this person should teach physics. I was told that I was a great teacher.

“When I was told that I’m a great teacher, I preferred to teach Torah.”

He also completed an MA in Adult Education, with distinction, at the Institute of Education in London.

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