Born in Argentina, Rabbi David Bitton is a second generation graduate from the rabbinical college of SSC.

In 2011, SSC-trained Rabbi David Bitton, son of Rabbi Yosef Bitton of Manhattan Beach, moved to Shanghai together with his wife and daughters to become the Chief Rabbi and spiritual leader the SSC Shanghai. Rabbi Bitton has made his name as a young and upcoming Talmid Hacham. People come from all over China to hear Rabbi Bitton lecture during the weeks and speeches on Shabbat. Rabbi Bitton is willing to teach, study and learn with people. His knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, English and Hebrew allows him to connect easily with visitors from the US, Panama, Europe and South America.

In 2019, Rabbi Bitton returned to New York, taking a position as Rabbi of Shaare Zion of Great Neck, where he is the spiritual leader of the congregation.