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Joel B Wolowelsky

Joel B. Wolowelsky is an American Orthodox Jewish rabbi and educator known for his writings on Jewish thought and modern society. He serves as the Dean of the Faculty at the Yeshivah of Flatbush High School and is also an adjunct professor at Yeshiva University. His academic work often focuses on the intersection of traditional Jewish values with contemporary ethical and philosophical issues, such as gender roles, bioethics, and education. Rabbi Wolowelsky has authored and edited numerous books and articles that reflect his interest in applying Jewish law and ethics to modern dilemmas, thereby contributing significantly to the discourse on modern Orthodoxy.

Books

Festival of Freedom: Essays on Pesah And the Haggadah (Meotzar Horav) (MeOtzar HoRav, 6) Out of the Whirlwind: Essays on Mourning, Suffering and the Human Condition (Meotzar Horav) (MeOtzar HoRav, 3)