Rabbi Dr. Joel Zeff holds a bachelor's degree in Hebrew Language, a master's degree in Jewish History, rabbinic ordination, and a doctorate in Pastoral Counseling. He served as a congregational rabbi in Los Angeles before moving to Israel in 1994. Rabbi Zeff was Senior Lecturer at the Shapell College of Jewish Studies and subsequently the Dean of Yeshivat Hamivtar. Rabbi Zeff teaches Jewish studies and has a private psychotherapy practice.