Rabbi Larry Rothwax
Longtime rabbi of Congregation Beth Aaron and director of rabbinics at RIETS, experienced in communal leadership and advising rabbis on balancing pastoral care with halachic guidance.
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Nov 28, 2025 • 1h 37min
11/29/25 – Shiur 537 – Sacred Roles, Serious Risks: When Rabbis, Male Therapists, and Kiruv Professionals Work With Women
Rabbi Larry Rothwachs, a congregational rabbi and LCSW, highlights the delicate balance between rabbinic spiritual guidance and clinical therapy, emphasizing the importance of boundaries. Rabbi Daniel Travis discusses halachic considerations for teaching women and the prohibition of one-on-one learning due to intimacy risks. Rabbi Benzion Klatzko shares insights from decades of campus kiruv, noting emotional infidelity as a significant danger and advocating for structured transitions to female staff. The discussion stresses the need for supervision and clear policies to ensure a safe environment.
Aug 4, 2025 • 2h 25min
8/9/25 – Shiur 523 – Tznius Standards: Clear Halacha or Personal Interpretation? What’s Required and Why It’s Being Ignored
Join Rabbi Dovid Ostroff, a posek with deep expertise in Tzniut, Mrs. Chani Juravel, a licensed social worker and educator, Rabbi Anthony Manning, an author and Jewish educator, and Rabbi Larry Rothwachs, a community rabbi, as they navigate the complexities of Tznius standards. They discuss the psychological impacts of modesty teachings, the importance of empathy in education, and how communal norms can shape individual observance. Their insights tackle the balance between halachic requirements and personal interpretations, fostering a nuanced understanding of modesty today.
