Part of the CRE Continuing Rabbinic Education Courses This 10+ hour course will empower you with the skills and techniques to better assist couples through different stages of marriage. Explore the rabbi’s role is in each situation and how to effectively engage and partner with the couples, families and mental health professionals in formulating and implementing a counseling plan. Drawing on real life situations, the course will provide nuanced instruction to best understand concepts and their application. Presentations will be given by leading mental health professionals, clinicians and Roshei Yeshiva.
Course Instructors
Intro
Intro: Rabbi Yaakov Glasser and Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Schwartz
Rabbi Yaakov Glasser – David Mitzner Dean, Yeshiva University Center for the Jewish Future, and Rabbi, YI Passaic-Clifton, NJ Email: yaakov.glasser@yu.edu Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Schwartz – Rabbi, Congregation Adath Israel of the JEC, Clinical Director, Center for Anxiety Relief, Union, NJ Email: schwartz.ccbp@gmail.com Course Curriculum
Session 1
Pornography: The Impact on One’s Marriage and Oneself – R’ Shmuel Maybruch
Rabbi Shmuel Maybruch, LCSW- Psychotherapist and Relationship Coach at The Relationship Couple, LLC Contact: Email: shmuelmaybruch@gmail.com Below are a list of mekoros for further research and discussion as shared by course coordinator Rabbi Schwartz (these are not necessary for fulfillment of the course, only if you want to further your own limud): Looking for Hanaah רמב”ם הלכות … Continue reading Pornography: The Impact on One’s Marriage and Oneself – R’ Shmuel Maybruch
Pornography: The Rabbi’s Role in Helping the Individual and Couple – R’ Yaakov Neuburger
Rabbi Yaakov Neuburger – Rosh Yeshiva, RIETS, Yeshiva University and Rabbi of Beth Abraham, Bergenfield, NJ Contact: Email: yaakovneuburger@gmail.com Cell: +1 (201) 314-1654
Approaches to Pornography Addictions – Guard Your Eyes
Yaakov Nadel -Founder of Guard your Eyes Email: help@guardyoureyes.org Guard Your Eyes Hotline: +1 (646) 600-8100 (ext. 3 reaches Yaakov Nadel) For a deeper overview of the tools and resources available on Guard Your Eyes, watch the next lesson video (that next video is not obligatory and purely to further your knowledge) Website to … Continue reading Approaches to Pornography Addictions – Guard Your Eyes
Additional Resources Overview from Guard Your Eyes (Voluntary)
This session is to get a deeper overview of the tools and resources available on Guard Your Eyes (this video is not obligatory and purely to further your knowledge)
Session 2
Struggling with Sexual Identity (LGBT) – R’ Penner, R’ Neuburger and Dr. Pelcovitz
Rabbi Yaakov Neuburger – Rosh Yeshiva, RIETS, Yeshiva University and Rabbi of Beth Abraham, Bergenfield, NJ Contact: Email: yaakovneuburger@gmail.com Cell: +1 (201) 314-1654 Rabbi Menachem Penner – Dean of RIETS, Yeshiva University Contact: Email: penner@yu.edu Work: +1 (646) 592-4455 Dr. David Pelcovitz – Gwendolyn and Joseph Straus Chair in Psychology and Jewish Education at Yeshiva University’s Azrieli Graduate School … Continue reading Struggling with Sexual Identity (LGBT) – R’ Penner, R’ Neuburger and Dr. Pelcovitz
Session 3
Spousal Abuse – Lisa Goodman Twerski
Lisa Goodman Twerski, LCSW – Author of “I’m So Confused, Am I Being Abused? Guidance for the Orthodox Jewish Spouse and Those who Are Trying to Help” Email: lisatwerski@gmail.com Power Point Slides as PDF Handout with resources from Lisa Twerski List of Organizations from Lisa Twerski’s book Twerski, Lisa, “I’m so Confused, Am I … Continue reading Spousal Abuse – Lisa Goodman Twerski
Session 4
Infidelity – Dr. Binyamin Tepfer
Dr Binyamin Tepfer, PhD, CSAT, CMAT, AASECT – Founder and Clinical Director of Tepfer and Associates Email: btepfer@yahoo.com Power Point Slides as PDF “Disclosing Secrets: Guidelines for Therapists Working with Sex Addicts and Co-addicts”, By M. Deborah Corley and Jennifer P. Schneider. Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity 9:43-67, 2002. Not “Just Friends”. By Shirley Glass. Free … Continue reading Infidelity – Dr. Binyamin Tepfer
Halachic Issues Surrounding Infidelity – R’ Mordechai Willig
Rabbi Mordechai Willig – Rosh Yeshiva, RIETS, Yeshiva University and Rabbi, Young Israel of Riverdale Phone: Work (646) 592-4084 “When a Friend Commits the Ultimate Indiscretion” – Article by Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Schwartz on the topic שו”ע אבן העזר קטו:ו אין עדים שזנתה, אלא שהיא אומרת שזנתה, אין חוששין לדבר זה לאסרה, דשמא עיניה נתנה באחר, ודוקא … Continue reading Halachic Issues Surrounding Infidelity – R’ Mordechai Willig
Session 5
Couples with Trauma History – R’ Eliezer Zwickler
Rabbi Eliezer Zwickler, LCSW – Senior Rabbi, Congregation AABJ&D, West Orange, NJ Email: ezwickler@gmail.com
Forgiveness – Dr. David Pelcovitz
Dr David Pelcovitz – Gwendolyn and Joseph Straus Chair in Psychology and Jewish Education at Yeshiva University’s Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration Email: dpelcovi@yu.edu
Session 6
Coming to Grips with Divorce – Rabbi Eliezer Zwickler
Rabbi Eliezer Zwickler, LCSW – Senior Rabbi, Congregation AABJ&D, West Orange, NJ Email: ezwickler@gmail.com
Divorce Mediation – Rabbi Adam J. Berner
Rabbi Adam J. Berner – Founder, Berner Law & Mediation Group and Frequent Mediation Presenter and Trainer email: adam@mediationoffices.com phone: NY 212-721-7555 | NJ 201-836-0777 Conflict Resolution Options Chart International Academy of Collaborative Professionals website (find local experts that specialize in collaborative mediation) Adam Berner’s website: https://www.mediationoffices.com/ Adam J. Berner, “How Is This Divorce Different From All Other … Continue reading Divorce Mediation – Rabbi Adam J. Berner
Session 7
Halachic & Practical Issues that Arise During & Post Divorce – R’ Daniel Feldman, Keshet Starr and R’ Shlomo Weissman
Rabbi Daniel Feldman – Rosh Yeshiva, RIETS, Yeshiva University, and Rabbi, Ohr Saadya, Teaneck, NJ email: dfeldma@yu.edu Keshet Starr, Esq. – Executive Director of the Organization for the Resolution of Agunot (ORA) email: kstarr@getora.org Rabbi Shlomo Weissman, Esq. – Director of the Beth Din of America email: sweissmann@bethdin.org Beth Din of America Website ORA Website Prenup forms … Continue reading Halachic & Practical Issues that Arise During & Post Divorce – R’ Daniel Feldman, Keshet Starr and R’ Shlomo Weissman
Session 8
Steps of Divorce/Get Process – R’ Chaim Jachter
Rabbi Chaim Jachter – Rebbe at TABC High School, Rabbi of Congregation Shaarei Orah (the Sephardic Congregation of Teaneck), Dayan on the Beit Din of Elizabeth and author of the multi-volume halachic work “Gray Matter” Cell: (917) 767-2490 Email:hmjachter@msn.com Articles by Rabbi Jachter: The Use Of A Video-Teleconference For A Get Procedure (originally from … Continue reading Steps of Divorce/Get Process – R’ Chaim Jachter
Session 9
“The Sandcastles Way”: Blended Families and Maintaining Healthy “Co-Parenting” – R’ M. Gary Neuman
Rabbi M. Gary Neuman, LMHC – licensed psychotherapist, New York Times bestselling author of seven books including “Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce the Sandcastles Way”, and referred to by Oprah as “One of the best psychotherapists in the world”, and former Rabbi of Boca Raton Synagogue Email: mgary@mgaryneuman.com Neuman, Gary. “Helping Your Kids … Continue reading “The Sandcastles Way”: Blended Families and Maintaining Healthy “Co-Parenting” – R’ M. Gary Neuman
Building Healthy Marriages for Our Congregants and for Ourselves – R’ M. Gary Neuman (Voluntary)
Rabbi M. Gary Neuman, LMHC – licensed psychotherapist, New York Times bestselling author of seven books including “Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce the Sandcastles Way”, and referred to by Oprah as “One of the best psychotherapists in the world”, and former Rabbi of Boca Raton Synagogue Email: mgary@mgaryneuman.com Rabbi Neuman is also a world … Continue reading Building Healthy Marriages for Our Congregants and for Ourselves – R’ M. Gary Neuman (Voluntary)
Session 10
Adoption and Foster Care: The Process – David Mandel and Brany Rosen
David Mandel – CEO, OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services Email: David_Mandel@ohelfamily.org Brany Rosen, Director of Member Services, A TIME/ MENORAH Adoption Program Email: brany@atime.org http://www.ohelfamily.org/ ATIME Adoption Services “חיזקו ואמצו על הלכות אימוץ מאת הרב דוד קאהן – Laws of Adoption.” 5776 The sefer can be acquired via the author Rabbi Dovid Cohen 718-376-7388/7423. … Continue reading Adoption and Foster Care: The Process – David Mandel and Brany Rosen
Adoption and Foster Care: Psychological Issues – Dr. Norman Blumenthal
Dr. Norman Blumenthal – Director of Trauma, Bereavement and Crisis Intervention at OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services, and Education Director of the Harry and Bella Wexner Semikha Honors Program at RIETS Email: drnblumenthal@gmail.com Power Point Slides
Adoption and Foster Care: Halachic Issues – R’ Hershel Schachter
Rabbi Hershel Schachter, Rosh Yeshiva, RIETS, Yeshiva University Email: rabbihs@gmail.com Rav Melech Schachter’s (ztl) famous article in the second volume of the RJJ journal Halachic Aspects of Adoption – Shiur Outline on Rabbanan
Course Information
Course Instructors
Intro
Intro: Rabbi Yaakov Glasser and Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Schwartz
Rabbi Yaakov Glasser - David Mitzner Dean, Yeshiva University Center for the Jewish Future, and Rabbi, YI Passaic-Clifton, NJ Email: yaakov.glasser@yu.edu Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Schwartz - Rabbi, Congregation Adath Israel of the JEC, Clinical Director, Center for Anxiety Relief, Union, NJ Email: schwartz.ccbp@gmail.com Course Curriculum
Session 1
Pornography: The Impact on One’s Marriage and Oneself – R’ Shmuel Maybruch
Rabbi Shmuel Maybruch, LCSW- Psychotherapist and Relationship Coach at The Relationship Couple, LLC Contact: Email: shmuelmaybruch@gmail.com Below are a list of mekoros for further research and discussion as shared by course coordinator Rabbi Schwartz (these are not necessary for fulfillment of the course, only if you want to further your own limud): Looking for Hanaah רמב"ם הלכות … Continue reading Pornography: The Impact on One’s Marriage and Oneself – R’ Shmuel Maybruch
Pornography: The Rabbi’s Role in Helping the Individual and Couple – R’ Yaakov Neuburger
Rabbi Yaakov Neuburger - Rosh Yeshiva, RIETS, Yeshiva University and Rabbi of Beth Abraham, Bergenfield, NJ Contact: Email: yaakovneuburger@gmail.com Cell: +1 (201) 314-1654
Approaches to Pornography Addictions – Guard Your Eyes
Yaakov Nadel -Founder of Guard your Eyes Email: help@guardyoureyes.org Guard Your Eyes Hotline: +1 (646) 600-8100 (ext. 3 reaches Yaakov Nadel) For a deeper overview of the tools and resources available on Guard Your Eyes, watch the next lesson video (that next video is not obligatory and purely to further your knowledge) Website to … Continue reading Approaches to Pornography Addictions – Guard Your Eyes
Additional Resources Overview from Guard Your Eyes (Voluntary)
This session is to get a deeper overview of the tools and resources available on Guard Your Eyes (this video is not obligatory and purely to further your knowledge)
Session 2
Struggling with Sexual Identity (LGBT) – R’ Penner, R’ Neuburger and Dr. Pelcovitz
Rabbi Yaakov Neuburger - Rosh Yeshiva, RIETS, Yeshiva University and Rabbi of Beth Abraham, Bergenfield, NJ Contact: Email: yaakovneuburger@gmail.com Cell: +1 (201) 314-1654 Rabbi Menachem Penner - Dean of RIETS, Yeshiva University Contact: Email: penner@yu.edu Work: +1 (646) 592-4455 Dr. David Pelcovitz - Gwendolyn and Joseph Straus Chair in Psychology and Jewish Education at Yeshiva University’s Azrieli Graduate School … Continue reading Struggling with Sexual Identity (LGBT) – R’ Penner, R’ Neuburger and Dr. Pelcovitz
Session 3
Spousal Abuse – Lisa Goodman Twerski
Lisa Goodman Twerski, LCSW - Author of “I’m So Confused, Am I Being Abused? Guidance for the Orthodox Jewish Spouse and Those who Are Trying to Help” Email: lisatwerski@gmail.com Power Point Slides as PDF Handout with resources from Lisa Twerski List of Organizations from Lisa Twerski's book Twerski, Lisa, "I'm so Confused, Am I … Continue reading Spousal Abuse – Lisa Goodman Twerski
Session 4
Infidelity – Dr. Binyamin Tepfer
Dr Binyamin Tepfer, PhD, CSAT, CMAT, AASECT - Founder and Clinical Director of Tepfer and Associates Email: btepfer@yahoo.com Power Point Slides as PDF “Disclosing Secrets: Guidelines for Therapists Working with Sex Addicts and Co-addicts”, By M. Deborah Corley and Jennifer P. Schneider. Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity 9:43-67, 2002. Not “Just Friends”. By Shirley Glass. Free … Continue reading Infidelity – Dr. Binyamin Tepfer
Halachic Issues Surrounding Infidelity – R’ Mordechai Willig
Rabbi Mordechai Willig - Rosh Yeshiva, RIETS, Yeshiva University and Rabbi, Young Israel of Riverdale Phone: Work (646) 592-4084 "When a Friend Commits the Ultimate Indiscretion" - Article by Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Schwartz on the topic שו"ע אבן העזר קטו:ו אין עדים שזנתה, אלא שהיא אומרת שזנתה, אין חוששין לדבר זה לאסרה, דשמא עיניה נתנה באחר, ודוקא … Continue reading Halachic Issues Surrounding Infidelity – R’ Mordechai Willig
Session 5
Couples with Trauma History – R’ Eliezer Zwickler
Rabbi Eliezer Zwickler, LCSW - Senior Rabbi, Congregation AABJ&D, West Orange, NJ Email: ezwickler@gmail.com
Forgiveness – Dr. David Pelcovitz
Dr David Pelcovitz - Gwendolyn and Joseph Straus Chair in Psychology and Jewish Education at Yeshiva University’s Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration Email: dpelcovi@yu.edu
Session 6
Coming to Grips with Divorce – Rabbi Eliezer Zwickler
Rabbi Eliezer Zwickler, LCSW - Senior Rabbi, Congregation AABJ&D, West Orange, NJ Email: ezwickler@gmail.com
Divorce Mediation – Rabbi Adam J. Berner
Rabbi Adam J. Berner - Founder, Berner Law & Mediation Group and Frequent Mediation Presenter and Trainer email: adam@mediationoffices.com phone: NY 212-721-7555 | NJ 201-836-0777 Conflict Resolution Options Chart International Academy of Collaborative Professionals website (find local experts that specialize in collaborative mediation) Adam Berner's website: https://www.mediationoffices.com/ Adam J. Berner, “How Is This Divorce Different From All Other … Continue reading Divorce Mediation – Rabbi Adam J. Berner
Session 7
Halachic & Practical Issues that Arise During & Post Divorce – R’ Daniel Feldman, Keshet Starr and R’ Shlomo Weissman
Rabbi Daniel Feldman - Rosh Yeshiva, RIETS, Yeshiva University, and Rabbi, Ohr Saadya, Teaneck, NJ email: dfeldma@yu.edu Keshet Starr, Esq. - Executive Director of the Organization for the Resolution of Agunot (ORA) email: kstarr@getora.org Rabbi Shlomo Weissman, Esq. - Director of the Beth Din of America email: sweissmann@bethdin.org Beth Din of America Website ORA Website Prenup forms … Continue reading Halachic & Practical Issues that Arise During & Post Divorce – R’ Daniel Feldman, Keshet Starr and R’ Shlomo Weissman
Session 8
Steps of Divorce/Get Process – R’ Chaim Jachter
Rabbi Chaim Jachter - Rebbe at TABC High School, Rabbi of Congregation Shaarei Orah (the Sephardic Congregation of Teaneck), Dayan on the Beit Din of Elizabeth and author of the multi-volume halachic work “Gray Matter” Cell: (917) 767-2490 Email:hmjachter@msn.com Articles by Rabbi Jachter: The Use Of A Video-Teleconference For A Get Procedure (originally from … Continue reading Steps of Divorce/Get Process – R’ Chaim Jachter
Session 9
“The Sandcastles Way”: Blended Families and Maintaining Healthy “Co-Parenting” – R’ M. Gary Neuman
Rabbi M. Gary Neuman, LMHC - licensed psychotherapist, New York Times bestselling author of seven books including “Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce the Sandcastles Way”, and referred to by Oprah as “One of the best psychotherapists in the world”, and former Rabbi of Boca Raton Synagogue Email: mgary@mgaryneuman.com Neuman, Gary. "Helping Your Kids … Continue reading “The Sandcastles Way”: Blended Families and Maintaining Healthy “Co-Parenting” – R’ M. Gary Neuman
Building Healthy Marriages for Our Congregants and for Ourselves – R’ M. Gary Neuman (Voluntary)
Rabbi M. Gary Neuman, LMHC - licensed psychotherapist, New York Times bestselling author of seven books including “Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce the Sandcastles Way”, and referred to by Oprah as “One of the best psychotherapists in the world”, and former Rabbi of Boca Raton Synagogue Email: mgary@mgaryneuman.com Rabbi Neuman is also a world … Continue reading Building Healthy Marriages for Our Congregants and for Ourselves – R’ M. Gary Neuman (Voluntary)
Session 10
Adoption and Foster Care: The Process – David Mandel and Brany Rosen
David Mandel - CEO, OHEL Children's Home and Family Services Email: David_Mandel@ohelfamily.org Brany Rosen, Director of Member Services, A TIME/ MENORAH Adoption Program Email: brany@atime.org http://www.ohelfamily.org/ ATIME Adoption Services "חיזקו ואמצו על הלכות אימוץ מאת הרב דוד קאהן - Laws of Adoption." 5776 The sefer can be acquired via the author Rabbi Dovid Cohen 718-376-7388/7423. … Continue reading Adoption and Foster Care: The Process – David Mandel and Brany Rosen
Adoption and Foster Care: Psychological Issues – Dr. Norman Blumenthal
Dr. Norman Blumenthal - Director of Trauma, Bereavement and Crisis Intervention at OHEL Children's Home and Family Services, and Education Director of the Harry and Bella Wexner Semikha Honors Program at RIETS Email: drnblumenthal@gmail.com Power Point Slides
Adoption and Foster Care: Halachic Issues – R’ Hershel Schachter
Rabbi Hershel Schachter, Rosh Yeshiva, RIETS, Yeshiva University Email: rabbihs@gmail.com Rav Melech Schachter’s (ztl) famous article in the second volume of the RJJ journal Halachic Aspects of Adoption - Shiur Outline on Rabbanan
