February 5, 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

Honest Plea

During the summer—a number of years ago—I traveled from Camp Dora Golding in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, to New Windsor, New York to meet with the

‘If I Could Be Like … ’

During my youth, my personal hero was the popular Jewish singer, Avrohom Fried. As a member of the Tzlil V’zemer boys choir, I enjoyed the

To the Top

In the winter of 2016, I went with our oldest son Shalom to Eretz Yisroel in honor of his bar mitzvah. While there we had

Heartfelt Connection

Written in memory of Rabbi Simcha Yisroel ben Yechezkel Tzvi. It’s not easy to be menachem avel as we don’t like going to “sad places.”

Bridge Across

Living in the vicinity of New York City affords us the opportunity to frequently travel across bridges traversing the Hudson and East Rivers. Traveling to

Steep Climb

One of our Chol Hamoed outings, a few years ago, was to an indoor rock climbing place. The facility boasts numerous 40-foot climbs to the

 Greater Adventure

A few years ago ago, a good friend invited my wife and me to his home for a meeting he was hosting. He told me

Gutten Chametz

A number of years ago—on Erev Pesach—as I was getting into our car, I noticed that one of the back tires was low. I headed

In the Moment

לזכר נשמת נטע יצחק בן אלכסנדר ז”ל אברהם יוסף בן נפתלי הערץ ז”ל This week’s musings is dedicated in loving memory of my Sabba, Mr.

Nostalgic Anticipation

לזכר נשמת נטע יצחק בן אלכסנדר ז”ל My first position in chinuch—about two decades ago—was as an elementary school social worker in Yeshiva Bais HaChinuch

Beyond Bubble Wrap

Who generates the most excitement? I would venture to say it’s the Fed-Ex or UPS guy. (By the way, did you know Fed-Ex and UPS