Rabbi Assaf Bednarsh reflects on the people and experiences that shaped his path as a rebbe and posek. He describes his formative years at Yeshivat Har Etzion and the profound impact of Rav Aharon Lichtenstein, whose humility, intellectual rigor, joy in Torah, and deep responsibility for Klal Yisrael continue to guide his decisions. Rabbi Bednarsh shares his unconventional journey through Princeton and a brief career on Wall Street, emphasizing that a person defines his environment through commitment to Torah and integrity. Now serving in YU’s RIETS Israel Kollel, he speaks about shaping Bnei Torah who are serious, thoughtful, and sensitive, training future rabbis to communicate authentically.

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Rabbi Lebowitz discusses his childhood, educational journey, influences, and his career in Jewish education, both as a high school Rebbe and in his current position at Yeshiva. The conversation covers the importance of having a strong Rebbe-student relationship, methods to stay connected with one's Torah learning, and the impact of having mentors who are paragons of humility and clarity. Rabbi Lebowitz also shares his personal experiences and advice on raising children within a Torah framework and maintaining connections with alumni.