Tal is a dedicated educator, currently serving on the faculty of Columbia University and the City University of New York. Lazar's two decades of experience as an accomplished filmmaker, as well as teaching for institutions such as the American Film Institute Conservatory and Berklee College of Music, give him a unique perspective in combining storytelling and teaching. His education experience spans over a decade with roots in teaching & learning development for the Israeli Defense Forces, where his teaching initiatives granted him a sign of excellence by the president of Israel in the year 2000.