Middle School Judaic Studies
Rabbi Yossi Marrus has dedicated nearly three decades to Jewish education, school leadership, and community building. A passionate educator and mentor, he has spent his career inspiring students to develop a deep love of Torah, Jewish values, and lifelong learning.
After beginning his teaching career at Oholei Torah Day School in Brooklyn, New York, Rabbi Marrus moved to San Antonio, where he taught Judaic Studies and later served in school administration (JNA/EKA). In 2013, alongside Rabbi Chaim Block and Rabbi Aryeh Scheinberg, z”l, he helped found Starr Family Jewish Day School, where he has played an instrumental role in shaping the school’s vision, Judaic Studies program, and student-centered culture.
Rabbi Marrus holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from the Rabbinical College of America and received his rabbinical ordination after advanced studies in both the United States and Israel. Beyond Starr JDS, he is the founder and rabbi of Chabad of Boerne and has served in numerous educational and leadership roles, including directing youth programs, summer camps, and mentoring young Jewish leaders across the country.
A passionate advocate for Israel, Rabbi Marrus has led numerous Taglit-Birthright Israel trips and was recognized as a Birthright Fellow and Senior Leader in 2020.
Rabbi Marrus and his wife, Malkie, have raised their six children in San Antonio and remain deeply committed to strengthening Jewish life and ensuring every student feels known, valued, and inspired.
“I am blessed to be a part of the lives of so many young Jews, and it gives me great nachas and joy to watch them grow into proud, engaged, and vibrant Jewish adults.” – Rabbi Yossi Marrus
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He and his wife Malkie have raised their six children in San Antonio, and have been dedicated to providing their children with a proper Jewish Day School education. Rabbi Marrus is passionate about imparting the rich and uniquely Jewish experience that TASA has to offer, and is committed to creating a feeling of Ahavat Yisrael and Derech Eretz throughout the halls of our school. Rabbi Marrus has had remarkable success in connecting with many children, teens and young adults.
In his own words “I am blessed to be a part of the lives of so many young Jews, and it gives me great Nachas and joy to watch them grow up into proud, engaged, and vibrant Jewish adults”.