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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

Kiss of Life

This week, as Chani was getting ready to leave for her scheduled doctor’s appointment, our almost 3-year-old son, Dovid, said to her: “You no need

The Beauty of the Struggle

I have written a few times in this forum about the wonderful trip to Eretz Yisroel, which I enjoyed along with our bechor Shalom this

Make Space

As technology becomes increasingly faster and more convenient, we expect to be able to do more and have more in less space. But everything has

‘Journey to the Top’

One of our Chol Hamoed outings this Pesach was to a place called “High Exposure Rock Climbing.” The facility boasts numerous 40-foot climbs to the

Hashem Bless Our Soldiers

They just couldn’t be prouder. Twelve years earlier they had undergone the arduous process of making aliyah, which entailed moving away from much of their

The Seder of Walter Mitty

Do you know who I wish I could be like on Seder night? Walter Mitty! “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” is a story written

Dividing the Loot

Our Sages relate that the Torah is concerned with the money of the Jewish people. I feel that this is readily apparent from the fact

I’m the Man!

There’s no doubt that I am the most important person in the world these days. You need to know about me. So, really I’m telling

Happy 50th

I spend my afternoons in the warm environs of Mesivta Ohr Naftoli in New Windsor, NY, where I am the principal of the secular studies

The World on Your Table

For four years of high school I was a talmid of Yeshiva Shaarei Torah in Monsey. During those years, the rosh yeshiva was one of

Getting Ahead of Ourselves

Do you know who really knows everything? The cab drivers in Eretz Yisrael. If you don’t believe me, just ask them. Actually, you don’t have