Rabbi Zecharya (Zechariah) Greenwald
Educator and seminary dean, serving as head of Me'ohr Bais Yaakov, speaking about seminary admission practices and responsibilities for student welfare.
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Jan 2, 2026 • 1h 35min
1/3/26 – Shiur 542 – Are you taking medication? Are you seeing a therapist? These are Seminary Application questions
In this engaging discussion, Rabbi Zecharya Greenwald, dean of Me'ohr Bais Yaakov, shares insights on why seminaries ask about mental health in admissions. Mindy Blumenfeld, a licensed therapist, highlights the stigma these questions create, urging a shift to post-acceptance disclosures. Dayan Yitzchok Grossman examines the halachic implications of honesty in applications, suggesting leaving intrusive questions unanswered. Attorney Yair Bruck discusses legal boundaries and the risks of broad mental health inquiries, emphasizing the importance of focused, safety-oriented questions.
