January 1, 2025

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Rabbi Dani Staum

Rabbi Dani Staum, LMSW, is a popular speaker and author. He is a rebbe in Heichal HaTorah in Teaneck, NJ, and an experienced therapist, recently returning to seeing clients in private practice, as part of the Rockland CBT group. For appointments Rabbi Staum can be reached at 914-295-0115. Looking for an inspirational and motivating speaker or scholar-in-residence? Contact Rabbi Staum for a unique speaking experience. Rabbi Staum can be reached at [email protected]. Archives of his writings can be found at www.stamtorah.info.

Articles by Rabbi Dani Staum

Handing Over the Keys

“So, Rabbi, bottom line—what’s the deal with drinking on Purim? What’s the message we are supposed to take from this unusual law?” That was the

Growth Discomfort

“So I was on a roll—I was an executive with a nice salary, annual bonuses and stock options, all the perks. Everything was on track…

Not in Vain

Three of our children have had food allergies throughout their lives. The earliest indication of the allergies was from eczema that developed on their skin

Bridge of Greatness

The Beipanjiang Bridge, suspended 1,854 feet above the Nizhu river in southwest China, is currently the highest bridge in the world. The $150 million crossing

Team Shabbos: Living Beyond

When I was a graduate student at Fordham University working toward my master’s in social work, a fellow student offered me a piece of advice:

Endearing Flexibility

It was definitely one of the most unique gifts I ever received. Since it was given to me, I am hardly ever apart from it.

Winning and Losing

My rebbe, Rabbi Berel Wein, related that shortly before he made aliyah in 1997, he took some of his grandchildren to a Yankees game at

Bringing It All Back Home

“Abba, the power is out in half of the rooms upstairs!” While trying to prepare drashot for Rosh Hashanah, that’s not what I wanted to

Preconceived Chesed

It’s something we probably don’t appreciate enough. It’s a wonderful thing to be part of a community that is so eager to perform acts of

Pride Under Attack

This week, America marks the 15th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. A few years ago, I was recounting to my fifth grade Ashar students

Beyond Law and Order

On a Sunday afternoon a number of years ago, my in-laws were visiting us from Lakewood and we went to a local pizza shop here

Despite the Excuses

It’s been a gratifying and enjoyable yet exhausting summer season. And now, after eight wonderful weeks at Camp Dora Golding, we have returned home. It