Rav Yossi earned his BA in Psychology, Semicha, and MA in Education from Yeshiva University. He also completed a Certificate in Mental Health Counseling from The Family Institute at Neve Yerushalayim. He has been involved in chinuch and community work for over 20 years, both formal and informal. He was the founding Menahel of Midreshet Torat Chessed at Bet Elazraki in Netanya, where he oversaw the creation and development of the Midrasha during its first 8 years of existence. He has also had a number of roles geared towards the Olim community, including Olim coordinator at Lapid High School in Modiin, and 9th grade Ra”m at YTA. He is currently the Director of Young Israel in Israel, runs the Shuls Department at World Mizrachi, and is the Israel Immersion Program Coordinator and Placement Advisor at YU/RIETS Israel. He currently lives in Shaalvim with his wife and family.