Rav Yosef Goldstein

Raised in a legacy of Torah and service, Rabbi Yosef Goldstein studied for a decade at the esteemed Slobodka Yeshiva in Bnei Brak, both in the ketana and gedolah divisions, and learned under Rabbi Yehudah Davis during the transitional years.

Rabbi Yosef later joined the Diaspora Yeshiva Kollel, where he received semichah (Rabbinic ordination) in the complex areas of Basar v’Chalav, Issur v’Heter, and Aveilus from both Rabbi Yehudah Deri, ztz”l, Chief Rabbi of Be’er Sheva, and from his father, the Rebbe, ztz”l. He is also a certified mohel, having studied under Rabbi Yissachar Granitsky.

Rabbi Yosef is also trained in spiritual practices such as the removal of ayin hara and pidyon nefesh, carrying a trusted Rebbe-to-talmid tradition in these sacred practices. He is the author of the developing Yam HaTorah series on Jewish ethics according to the weekly parashah, with three volumes published to date.

For over 25 years, Rabbi Yosef served as the Mashgiach of Diaspora Yeshiva Toras Yisrael, during which time he also learned Kabbalah under the guidance of Rabbi Ya’akov Shepherd at King David Kabbalah. He has also been instrumental in assisting many converts throughout their journey into Jewish life.

In addition to his learning and teaching at Diaspora Yeshiva, Rabbi Yosef currently serves as the Rabbi of Heichal Mordechai in Beitar Illit, a synagogue he founded in memory of his father. There, he teaches regularly during the week and on Shabbos.

In parallel with his Torah work, Rabbi Yosef is a licensed acupuncturist, having completed a four-year program in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine with Rabbi Asheroff and Aliza Levine at Or Bereishit in Or HaGanuz, and clinical training at Chuan Man Men Hospital in Beijing, China.

He combines his knowledge to help heal patients physically and emotionally in his evening clinic. His work in these areas has touched the lives of thousands, with a special focus on kidney health and pain relief. He also holds a diploma in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). He is also skilled handyman, certified lifeguard, locksmith, and musician—playing the mandolin for many years.

Rabbi Yosef is married to Yisraela, daughter of Rabbi Michael Unger, ztz”l, former Chief Rabbi of Zichron Ya’akov and a professor of chemistry. Together, they are blessed with 12 children and many grandchildren, may they continue to grow in Torah and mitzvos.