Books
A selection of my published works, including halacha guides, memoir, and children’s literature.
Family Purity - Guide to Marital Fulfillment
Written in a warm and "user friendly" tone, Family Purity offers the English-speaking world a comprehensive reference constructed of the highest halachic standards.
Coffee Melts Bars - Prison Memoir
A personal memoir from my years as a Major and chaplain in the Israel Prison Service — sharing stories, challenges, and the human moments that shaped my understanding of compassion and responsibility.
Two Kings - Children's Series
A gentle story that helps children understand their inner choices and discover their own goodness.
About
I’ve been fortunate to learn from mentors whose patience and kindness shaped my path. Anything I’ve managed to do comes from what they gave me.
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I was born in Brooklyn in 1956 and grew up in Vermont. Martial arts became part of my life at eleven, leading to a black belt in 1974 and later an honorary eighth‑degree master instructor title.
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After earning my B.A. at the University of Vermont, I moved to Israel to continue learning. Sixteen years in Tomchei Temimim led to rabbinic ordination, a PhD‑equivalency, and certification as a rabbinic attorney.
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I then served over a decade as a chaplain and staff officer — at the rank of Major — in the Israel Prison Service, while also serving as a Chabad campus chaplain at Tel Aviv University.
Today, I write, reply to halacha inquiries, and stay active in the Israeli martial arts community. My work in halacha, memoir, and children’s literature is simply an effort to offer clarity or comfort. If anything here helps someone, I feel I’ve honored those who guided me.
Studies
• B.A., University of Vermont
• PhD‑equivalency, Israel Department of Religion
• Rabbinic Attorney certification, Harry Fischel Institute
• Rabbinic ordination, Chief Rabbinate of Israel
• LLB, Bachelor of Laws
• Honorary eighth‑degree master instructor, Dr. Tae Yun Kim
Service
• Israel Prison Service (1992–2005): Chaplain and staff officer, Major
• Chabad Emissary (1998–2007): Campus chaplain, Tel Aviv University
• Author & Halachic Teacher: Practical halacha, family purity, Shabbat
• Martial Arts Instructor: Discipline, inner strength, personal development
Approved Sites
MyMikvahCalendar.com
MikvahCalendar.com
FamilyPurity.com
Isrmmaf.co.il