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Rabbi Dr. Yosef Kalinsky is the Dean of Men’s Undergraduate Torah Studies at Yeshiva University, overseeing the Mazer School of Talmudic Studies, Irving I. Stone Beit Midrash Program, James Striar School, and Isaac Breuer College of Hebraic Studies. He is affiliated with the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) and plays a central role in academic and spiritual oversight for undergraduate Torah students.
Education:
- BA in Economics, Yeshiva College (2000)
- Semicha (Rabbinic Ordination), RIETS
- Master’s in Jewish Education and Administration, Azrieli Graduate School
- MSW and PhD, Wurzweiler School of Social Work
Rabbi Kalinsky's work integrates Jewish scholarship, education, and social work, emphasizing personalized student development and spiritual growth. He has introduced data-driven tracking systems to monitor student progress and advocate for individualized learning paths. His administrative philosophy centers on building strong personal and professional relationships across the university community.
Though no publications are listed, his career reflects a deep commitment to the integration of academic rigor, pastoral care, and institutional leadership within Orthodox Jewish higher education.
Scientific Awards:
- No specific awards mentioned.
Rabbi Kalinsky advises and mentors numerous students informally through his deanship and residential presence on campus. He lives on the Washington Heights campus and frequently hosts students for Shabbat and holidays, reinforcing his dedication to holistic student support. There is no mention of research grants, but his initiatives in student tracking and program unification suggest active administrative and educational innovation.
He works closely with Rabbi Menachem Penner and Rabbi Michael Rosensweig, contributing to the broader RIETS and Torah studies ecosystem. His leadership aims to unify the four Torah studies programs while strengthening each individually, promoting faculty-student relationships as a core educational value.
