4.11 Rabbi Yakov Horowtiz – A Difficult Conversation
Wed Jan 28 2026
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Rabbi Yakov Horowitz is an innovative educator, author, and internationally recognized child-safety advocate.
He serves as the Dean of Yeshiva Darchei Noam in Monsey and as Director of Project Y.E.S. (Youth Educational Services) of Agudath Israel. For many years, Rabbi Horowitz has specialized in reaching marginalized Jewish youth and guiding their parents in nurturing their children’s strengths and potential.
Rabbi Horowitz authored Let’s Stay Safe, the groundbreaking child-safety book now found in over 155,000 homes inthree languages. He is also the author of the Bright Beginnings Gemara and Chumash workbooks, currently used in more than 100 schools worldwide. He is also the author of Living & Parenting: A Down‑to‑Earth Guide, published by ArtScroll Mesorah Publications, which presents practical, experience-based guidance for helping today’s Jewish youth, both mainstream and at-risk. thrive and succeed.
Rabbi Horowitz conducts child-abuse prevention and parenting workshops in Jewish communities across the globe and is a recipient of the prestigious Covenant Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to Jewish education.
For more information about his programs please visit www.thebrightbeginnings.com
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ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Chinuch Today Featuring Tools for Schools A Fascinating Look at Innovative Programs and the People Behind Them.
The host Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield Ed.D. is the Head of School of the rapidly growing Yeshiva Toras Emes inHouston Texas. He has previously served as a mesivta rebbe, assistant menahel, school counselor and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple workshops. He is the foundingdirector of the Yeshiva Leadership Group which provides networking and growth opportunities to Yeshiva school leadership.
For more information or to suggest a guest, please email chinuchtodaypodcast@gmail.com
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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Rabbi Yakov Horowitz is an innovative educator, author, and internationally recognized child-safety advocate. He serves as the Dean of Yeshiva Darchei Noam in Monsey and as Director of Project Y.E.S. (Youth Educational Services) of Agudath Israel. For many years, Rabbi Horowitz has specialized in reaching marginalized Jewish youth and guiding their parents in nurturing their children’s strengths and potential. Rabbi Horowitz authored Let’s Stay Safe, the groundbreaking child-safety book now found in over 155,000 homes inthree languages. He is also the author of the Bright Beginnings Gemara and Chumash workbooks, currently used in more than 100 schools worldwide. He is also the author of Living & Parenting: A Down‑to‑Earth Guide, published by ArtScroll Mesorah Publications, which presents practical, experience-based guidance for helping today’s Jewish youth, both mainstream and at-risk. thrive and succeed. Rabbi Horowitz conducts child-abuse prevention and parenting workshops in Jewish communities across the globe and is a recipient of the prestigious Covenant Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to Jewish education. For more information about his programs please visit www.thebrightbeginnings.com -------------------------- ABOUT THIS PODCAST Chinuch Today Featuring Tools for Schools A Fascinating Look at Innovative Programs and the People Behind Them. The host Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield Ed.D. is the Head of School of the rapidly growing Yeshiva Toras Emes inHouston Texas. He has previously served as a mesivta rebbe, assistant menahel, school counselor and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple workshops. He is the foundingdirector of the Yeshiva Leadership Group which provides networking and growth opportunities to Yeshiva school leadership. For more information or to suggest a guest, please email chinuchtodaypodcast@gmail.com