About the Chairman of the Organization

Derech Yeshara is an organization established by Rabbi Dr Yosef Friedman, a lecturer in the fields of educationand the Jewishhome, which deals with the many different aspects of these fields.

The Rabbi gives pre-wedding guidance for engaged men, advises young couples about to marry, and provides marital-harmony consultation.

Furthermore, the Rabbi also deals with emotional problems and guides groups in the field of emotional intelligence.

In the field of education, Rabbi Friedman counsels parents and holds workshops in groups.Consequently, the Rabbi has become a popular lecturer for teachers, educators and parents.

In light of his unique educational approach which he presents to his many audiences, the Rabbi is frequently invited to hold seminars in the fields of education and personal advancement in Yeshivas, schools and seminaries.

The Rabbi is a proud graduate of a Talmud Torah and Yeshiva, and received professional education additionally.
He pursued his Doctorate in teaching, as well as a degree in special education and educational consultation, and received his B.A. from the University of York in marriage and family counseling, personal coaching and group therapy in the field of emotional intelligence.

Moreover, the Rabbi has received rabbinic certificates from several renowned Rabbis, as well as from the Chief Rabbinate.

Rabbi Friedman also writes about the topics that he presents orally to his audiences, such as "Chud Hayated" – 'the Point of the Rod', which he had formulated close to seven years ago, where he implements his unique educational method for the Talmud Torah age-group through quizzes and crossword puzzles. Additionally, he publishes articles in "Niv Hamoreh" - a pamphlet which is distributed to teachers of the Independent Education Network, which discusses educational issues, as well as in "Kelim Shluvim"- on the topic of the Jewish home. The Rabbi published his book Vayiven Lo Bayit- on the topic of the Jewish home in the year of 2008.

Due to his experience in all these fields and his broad academiceducation – the Rabbi is a wanted lecturer in Israel as well as abroad. Countless institutions and forums are interested in receiving advice from the Rabbi and learn from his experience through his uniquely built daily lectures that he gives worldwide.