Rabbi joseph gelberman biography

Rabbi Joseph Haim Gelberman, Chaim ben Dovid v'Esther, (April 27, 1912-September 9, 2010) was a modern Hassidic rabbi, scholar, and mystical Kabbalist in.
Tishri 5771Rabbi Joseph Gelberman, who served our Jewish Center for thirty-one years, described himself as a ‚modern Chassidic?
Our Founder and former President, Rabbi Joseph H. Gelberman, established the Seminary as a visionary intersectional refuge for interfaith ministry.

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Our Founder

In Memoriam

Rabbi Stuart A. Paris, HaKohen

Rabbi Stuart A. Paris served as the President of All Faiths Seminary International before his passing in 2022. He was the founder of the New Synagogue of Long Island, partner at Interfaith4you.org and Interfaithcollege.org, and a guiding figure within the Interfaith Community of Long Island. Additionally, he held leadership roles as the President of Paris International Corporation and Principal of Granit Retirement Services.

Rabbi Paris was educated at Brandeis University, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the Jewish Theological Seminary, and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He received a Quality of Life Award for his service to company, industry, community, and humankind and was recognized as one of the 300 Most Influential Advisors in Defined Contribution for 2009 and 2010 by 401(k) Wire.

To offer insight into the philosophy and contribution of Rabbi Paris to our Seminary, we share his letter with all here:

A Letter from Our Past President, Rabbi Stuart A. Paris, HaKohen

Our beloved found

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Our Founder — Dr. Joseph Gelberman

Rabbi Joseph Haim Gelberman, Chaim ben Dovid v'Esther, (April 27, 1912-September 9, 2010) was a modern Hassidic rabbi, scholar, and mystical Kabbalist in the tradition of Martin Buber, a trailblazer for interfaith relations since 1944. He was a pioneer in bridging understanding between people of different religions, cultures, and spiritual paths, and an advocate for all humankind, who saw everyone as brothers and sisters, emphasizing that we have more in common than we have differences. He was known as "the listening rabbi", a student of Yoga philosophy, a psychotherapist, and the author of fourteen books plus the Kabbalah Cards, who collaborated and exchanged ideas with other religious leaders: rabbis, priests, ministers, imams, and swamis.

Haim, as he was known in his family, grew up in a nine-room brick house in Nageyched, Hungary, the ninth child of seventeen, to Rabbi Dovid and Esther Gelberman. His father ran the general store, thanks to his mother's wealthy father, and he was also a Hassid, from a long line of Satmar Hassidim.

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Joseph H. Gelberman Rabbinical School

Jewish Studies at All Faiths Seminary

Structured as 1-year, 2-year, or 3-year programs, our Judaic Studies offers a comprehensive curriculum.

First Year:

Comprehensive Curriculum:
Dive deep into the multifaceted aspects of Judaism through an intensive study that covers:

Jewish Law: Understand the religious rules that govern the daily lives and ethical decisions of Jews.
The Torah: Engage with the central text of Judaism, which includes the teachings of the prophets and the laws as given by God.
Sabbath and Holiday Observance: Learn the significance and practices of the Jewish Sabbath and major Jewish holidays.
Dietary Laws: Explore the principles and practices behind kosher dietary laws and their importance in Jewish life.
Jewish Belief Systems: Gain insights into core Jewish beliefs, including the concept of monotheism, the idea of “chosenness,” and views on the messianic era.
Sacred Texts Beyond the Torah: Study other critical texts such as the Talmud and Midrash, which offer extensive teachings and Jewish tradi