Learn the skills of a chosson teacher beyond hilchos niddah, including how to guide chossonim in issues related to sexuality and intimacy, and how to prepare newly engaged couples for the wedding and married life with strong foundations in communication, conflict resolution and financial management.
Course Instructor
Intro
Course Welcome
Welcome! Below are the course curriculum and presenter contact info as well as a welcome from the course coordinator Rabbi Shmuel Maybruch. Course Curriculum Presenter Contact Sheet Lichvod Harabbanim Hachashuvim, It is my honor and privilege to work with Rabbi Naphtali Lavenda in co-coordinating this extraordinary course. We designed the curriculum to equip Chosson Rebbeim with the … Continue reading Course Welcome
Session 1: Intro and Role of the Chosson Teacher
Introduction to Teaching Chossonim – R’ Penner and R’ Maybruch
Rabbi Shmuel Maybruch, LCSW- Psychotherapist and Relationship Coach at The Relationship Couple, LLC Contact: Email: shmuelmaybruch@gmail.com Rabbi Menachem Penner, Dean of RIETS, Yeshiva University Contact: Email: penner@yu.edu Note that the below handouts and articles are not required reading, but to provide you with resources and tools to further your knowledge. Introduction to Teaching Chossonim: Session Outline (PDF Handout … Continue reading Introduction to Teaching Chossonim – R’ Penner and R’ Maybruch
The Role of the Chosson Teacher – R’ Brander
Rabbi Kenneth Brander- President and Rosh HaYeshiva, Ohr Torah Stone Contact: Email: president@ots.org.il Note that the below handouts and articles are not required reading, but to provide you with resources and tools to further your knowledge. R’ Brander Power Point Handout R’ Brander Wedding Checklist
Session 2: Top Hilchos Niddah Issues Chossonim (and Rabbis) Should be Aware of
R’ Mordechai Willig – Top Niddah Issues
Rabbi Mordechai Willig- Rosh Yeshiva, RIETS-YU, Rabbi, Young Israel of Riverdale Contact: W: (646) 592-4084 H: (718) 796-8208 OVERVIEW: Each of the 3 YU Roshei Yeshiva (R’ Mordechai Willig, R’ Baruch Simon and R’ Zvi Sobolofsky) were recorded separately, with some of the same questions asked to all three to simulate a panel and hear … Continue reading R’ Mordechai Willig – Top Niddah Issues
R’ Baruch Simon – Top Niddah Issues
Rabbi Baruch Simon – Rosh Yeshiva, RIETS-YU Contact: (917) 803-1588 Note that the below handouts and articles are not required reading, but to provide you with resources and tools to further your knowledge. Questions Addressed by the Poskim in this Session OVERVIEW: Each of the 3 YU Roshei Yeshiva (R’ Mordechai Willig, R’ Baruch Simon and R’ … Continue reading R’ Baruch Simon – Top Niddah Issues
R’ Zvi Sobolofsky – Top Niddah Issues
Rabbi Zvi Sobolofsky – Rosh Yeshiva, RIETS-YU, Rabbi, Cong. Ohr HaTorah sobolofsky@gmail.com C: (201) 647-3700 Note that the below handouts and articles are not required reading, but to provide you with resources and tools to further your knowledge. Questions Addressed by the Poskim in this Session OVERVIEW: Each of the 3 YU Roshei Yeshiva (R’ Mordechai … Continue reading R’ Zvi Sobolofsky – Top Niddah Issues
Session 3
Preventing Chuppas Niddah, Birth Control and Infertility – Dr. Grajower and R’ Weitzman
Martin M. Grajower, MD, FACP, FACE – Endocrinologist in private practice; Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine CONTACT: grajower@msn.com • W: (718) 549-6268 Rabbi Gideon Weitzman – Director of PUAH Institute Contact: questions@puah.org.il OVERVIEW: The video is comprised of 3 parts a) Intro by Rabbi Maybruch b) Dr. … Continue reading Preventing Chuppas Niddah, Birth Control and Infertility – Dr. Grajower and R’ Weitzman
Session 4
Teaching Sexuality and Intimacy to Chossonim – Dr. Chudnoff
Dr. Scott Chudnoff – Chair of the Hugh K. Miller, MD, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Stamford Health and AASECT certified sexuality counselor & supervisor Email: scott@chudnoff.com HANDOUTS Alternative Diagrams
Difficulties Couples can Sustain in Marriage Consummation – Dov Finkelstein
Dov Finkelstein, LCSW – Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Instructor of Psychiatry at the NYU School of Medicine’s Program for Human Sexuality Email: finkelsteindov@gmail.com HANDOUTS Dov Finkelstein Presentation as PDF Steven Friedman’s article in Klal Perspectives on Unconsummated Marriage (as referenced by Dov Finkelstein)
Session 5
The Chosson Schmooze – Rabbi Maybruch
Rabbi Shmuel Maybruch HANDOUTS Lichtenstein, Rav Aharon. “Of Marriage: Relationship and Relations.” Gender Relations in Marriage and Out. Orthodox Forum 17. ( 2004) p1-34. Kuntres Devar Seser – Its anonymous and not everything is normative but it’s a good starting point as a reference.
Teaching Sexuality and Intimacy to Chossonim PART II – Dr. David Ribner
Dr. David Ribner – Sex Therapist, and Chairman, Sex Therapy Training Program, Bar Ilan University Email: matzeel@hotmail.com, C: +972-52-341-4294
Session 6
How to Teach Relationship Building – Dr. Chani Maybruch
Dr. Chani Maybruch – Relationship Educator, and Coach at The Relationship Couple, LLC – drchanimaybruch@gmail.com
Session 7
Teaching the Couple About Managing Finances, Family, Expectations and Anger Management – R’ Maybruch
Rabbi Shmuel Maybruch – shmuelmaybruch@gmail.com
Relationship Essentials of Premarital Education – Dr Chani Maybruch
Dr. Chani Maybruch, Relationship Educator, and Coach at The Relationship Couple, LLC – drchanimaybruch@gmail.com HANDOUTS Essentials to Look for in a Spouse – YUConnects Article by Dr Chani Maybruch Klal Perspectives Article on the Benefit of Marriage Education – by Dr Chani Maybruch Religious Premarital Education and Marital Quality Within the Orthodox Jewish Community – by Dr Chani Maybruch
Session 8
Chosson Teacher as Early Detector of Danger – Dr. 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 dpelcovitz@gmail.com, W: (212) 960-0196 Handouts: Dr. Pelcovitz Power Point Handout
Teaching Chossonim in Kiruv and College Campuses – R’ Boshnack and R’ Neuburger
Rabbi Reuven Boshnack – Rabbi, OU-JLIC Brooklyn College and a licensed therapist Email: reuvenb@bchillel.org Rabbi Yaakov Neuburger – Rosh Yeshiva, RIETS, Yeshiva University Email: yaakovneuburger@gmail.com Handouts: Kiruv Session Questions
Top Things Kallah Teachers Wish Chosson Teachers Would Emphasize, But Don’t – Abby Lerner
Abby Lerner – Rebbetzin, Young Israel of Great Neck, and Kallah Teacher for Over 30 Years ylerner77@aol.com Handouts: Rebbetzin Lerner Handouts (Includes R’ Knohl’s איש אשה p.13, and the English version The Marriage Covenant p.28-29, and בנין הבית p.37-38) Author of בנין הבית – Rav Britman 02-571-5758 Friedman, Avraham Peretz. Table for Two. 4th Chapter … Continue reading Top Things Kallah Teachers Wish Chosson Teachers Would Emphasize, But Don’t – Abby Lerner
Course Information
Course Instructor
Intro
Course Welcome
Welcome! Below are the course curriculum and presenter contact info as well as a welcome from the course coordinator Rabbi Shmuel Maybruch. Course Curriculum Presenter Contact Sheet Lichvod Harabbanim Hachashuvim, It is my honor and privilege to work with Rabbi Naphtali Lavenda in co-coordinating this extraordinary course. We designed the curriculum to equip Chosson Rebbeim with the … Continue reading Course Welcome
Session 1: Intro and Role of the Chosson Teacher
Introduction to Teaching Chossonim – R’ Penner and R’ Maybruch
Rabbi Shmuel Maybruch, LCSW- Psychotherapist and Relationship Coach at The Relationship Couple, LLC Contact: Email: shmuelmaybruch@gmail.com Rabbi Menachem Penner, Dean of RIETS, Yeshiva University Contact: Email: penner@yu.edu Note that the below handouts and articles are not required reading, but to provide you with resources and tools to further your knowledge. Introduction to Teaching Chossonim: Session Outline (PDF Handout … Continue reading Introduction to Teaching Chossonim – R’ Penner and R’ Maybruch
The Role of the Chosson Teacher – R’ Brander
Rabbi Kenneth Brander- President and Rosh HaYeshiva, Ohr Torah Stone Contact: Email: president@ots.org.il Note that the below handouts and articles are not required reading, but to provide you with resources and tools to further your knowledge. R’ Brander Power Point Handout R’ Brander Wedding Checklist
Session 2: Top Hilchos Niddah Issues Chossonim (and Rabbis) Should be Aware of
R’ Mordechai Willig – Top Niddah Issues
Rabbi Mordechai Willig- Rosh Yeshiva, RIETS-YU, Rabbi, Young Israel of Riverdale Contact: W: (646) 592-4084 H: (718) 796-8208 OVERVIEW: Each of the 3 YU Roshei Yeshiva (R' Mordechai Willig, R' Baruch Simon and R' Zvi Sobolofsky) were recorded separately, with some of the same questions asked to all three to simulate a panel and hear … Continue reading R’ Mordechai Willig – Top Niddah Issues
R’ Baruch Simon – Top Niddah Issues
Rabbi Baruch Simon - Rosh Yeshiva, RIETS-YU Contact: (917) 803-1588 Note that the below handouts and articles are not required reading, but to provide you with resources and tools to further your knowledge. Questions Addressed by the Poskim in this Session OVERVIEW: Each of the 3 YU Roshei Yeshiva (R' Mordechai Willig, R' Baruch Simon and R' … Continue reading R’ Baruch Simon – Top Niddah Issues
R’ Zvi Sobolofsky – Top Niddah Issues
Rabbi Zvi Sobolofsky - Rosh Yeshiva, RIETS-YU, Rabbi, Cong. Ohr HaTorah sobolofsky@gmail.com C: (201) 647-3700 Note that the below handouts and articles are not required reading, but to provide you with resources and tools to further your knowledge. Questions Addressed by the Poskim in this Session OVERVIEW: Each of the 3 YU Roshei Yeshiva (R' Mordechai … Continue reading R’ Zvi Sobolofsky – Top Niddah Issues
Session 3
Preventing Chuppas Niddah, Birth Control and Infertility – Dr. Grajower and R’ Weitzman
Martin M. Grajower, MD, FACP, FACE - Endocrinologist in private practice; Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine CONTACT: grajower@msn.com • W: (718) 549-6268 Rabbi Gideon Weitzman - Director of PUAH Institute Contact: questions@puah.org.il OVERVIEW: The video is comprised of 3 parts a) Intro by Rabbi Maybruch b) Dr. … Continue reading Preventing Chuppas Niddah, Birth Control and Infertility – Dr. Grajower and R’ Weitzman
Session 4
Teaching Sexuality and Intimacy to Chossonim – Dr. Chudnoff
Dr. Scott Chudnoff - Chair of the Hugh K. Miller, MD, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Stamford Health and AASECT certified sexuality counselor & supervisor Email: scott@chudnoff.com HANDOUTS Alternative Diagrams
Difficulties Couples can Sustain in Marriage Consummation – Dov Finkelstein
Dov Finkelstein, LCSW - Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Instructor of Psychiatry at the NYU School of Medicine's Program for Human Sexuality Email: finkelsteindov@gmail.com HANDOUTS Dov Finkelstein Presentation as PDF Steven Friedman's article in Klal Perspectives on Unconsummated Marriage (as referenced by Dov Finkelstein)
Session 5
The Chosson Schmooze – Rabbi Maybruch
Rabbi Shmuel Maybruch HANDOUTS Lichtenstein, Rav Aharon. “Of Marriage: Relationship and Relations.” Gender Relations in Marriage and Out. Orthodox Forum 17. ( 2004) p1-34. Kuntres Devar Seser - Its anonymous and not everything is normative but it's a good starting point as a reference.
Teaching Sexuality and Intimacy to Chossonim PART II – Dr. David Ribner
Dr. David Ribner - Sex Therapist, and Chairman, Sex Therapy Training Program, Bar Ilan University Email: matzeel@hotmail.com, C: +972-52-341-4294
Session 6
How to Teach Relationship Building – Dr. Chani Maybruch
Dr. Chani Maybruch - Relationship Educator, and Coach at The Relationship Couple, LLC - drchanimaybruch@gmail.com
Session 7
Teaching the Couple About Managing Finances, Family, Expectations and Anger Management – R’ Maybruch
Rabbi Shmuel Maybruch - shmuelmaybruch@gmail.com
Relationship Essentials of Premarital Education – Dr Chani Maybruch
Dr. Chani Maybruch, Relationship Educator, and Coach at The Relationship Couple, LLC - drchanimaybruch@gmail.com HANDOUTS Essentials to Look for in a Spouse - YUConnects Article by Dr Chani Maybruch Klal Perspectives Article on the Benefit of Marriage Education - by Dr Chani Maybruch Religious Premarital Education and Marital Quality Within the Orthodox Jewish Community - by Dr Chani Maybruch
Session 8
Chosson Teacher as Early Detector of Danger – Dr. 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 dpelcovitz@gmail.com, W: (212) 960-0196 Handouts: Dr. Pelcovitz Power Point Handout
Teaching Chossonim in Kiruv and College Campuses – R’ Boshnack and R’ Neuburger
Rabbi Reuven Boshnack - Rabbi, OU-JLIC Brooklyn College and a licensed therapist Email: reuvenb@bchillel.org Rabbi Yaakov Neuburger - Rosh Yeshiva, RIETS, Yeshiva University Email: yaakovneuburger@gmail.com Handouts: Kiruv Session Questions
Top Things Kallah Teachers Wish Chosson Teachers Would Emphasize, But Don’t – Abby Lerner
Abby Lerner - Rebbetzin, Young Israel of Great Neck, and Kallah Teacher for Over 30 Years ylerner77@aol.com Handouts: Rebbetzin Lerner Handouts (Includes R' Knohl's איש אשה p.13, and the English version The Marriage Covenant p.28-29, and בנין הבית p.37-38) Author of בנין הבית - Rav Britman 02-571-5758 Friedman, Avraham Peretz. Table for Two. 4th Chapter … Continue reading Top Things Kallah Teachers Wish Chosson Teachers Would Emphasize, But Don’t – Abby Lerner
