Hillel Grossman
Woodridge,NY
Summary
Accomplished Rabbi/Prison Chaplain with a proven track record at NYSDOCCS and Cong.Ohave Sholem, specializing in pastoral counseling and Hebrew language proficiency. Expert in fostering community growth, spiritual guidance, and educational program development. Achieved significant improvements in inmate and congregant well-being through innovative outreach and education. Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rabbi/Prison Chaplain
NYSDOCCS
10.2005 - Current
- Enhanced inmates'' spiritual well-being by providing pastoral care and counseling services.
- Offered crisis intervention services to both inmates and staff following traumatic incidents within the prison facility.
- Participated in staff training sessions to increase awareness of cultural diversity and importance of spirituality within the prison context.
- Assisted inmates in developing coping strategies for stress management, improving their mental health and wellbeing.
- Provided grief counseling services to both inmates and staff after losses, fostering emotional healing and resilience.
- Coordinated with community organizations to provide resources and support for inmates'' religious needs.
- Established strong relationships with local clergy members, enabling collaboration on various projects for inmate spiritual growth.
- Conducted regular assessments of inmate needs in relation to spiritual development, adjusting programs accordingly for maximum impact.
- Assisted inmates in discovering a sense of meaning and purpose within their incarceration experience, promoting personal growth and self reflection
- Served as an advocate for inmates'' religious rights, working closely with prison administration to address concerns or violations.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among inmates through mediation and spiritual guidance, reducing in-prison altercations.
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Researched and prepared materials used in Bible study and daily devotions.
Rabbi/Prison Chaplain
Cong.Ohave Sholem and NYSDOCCS
09.2005 - Current
- Enhanced religious education by implementing innovative curriculum plans for adult and youth learners.
- Strengthened the community by organizing and leading regular prayer services, religious ceremonies, and educational programs.
- Mentored young rabbis-in-training as part of rabbinical internship programs, providing valuable feedback on their skills development.
- Provided pastoral care to congregants in times of need, offering spiritual guidance and support during critical life events.
- Nurtured congregational growth through effective outreach initiatives and targeted programming for various age groups.
- Served as a liaison between the congregation and local organizations, fostering strong relationships within the wider community.
Education
Rabbinical Degree - Religion ,Pers Talmudic Analysis And Pastoral Care
Talmudic Research Center
Passaic, NJ07-1995
Skills
- Pastoral counseling
- Youth engagement
- Spiritual guidance
- Marriage counseling
- Outreach programming
- Adult education
- Torah chanting
- Prayer leading
- Community building
Accomplishments
successfully helped inmates turn around their lives
Established a post High School Study program where currently 45 young men study
Led and developed Congregation Ohave Sholem
Certification
Rabbinic ordination
Languages
Hebrew
Professional Working
Yiddish
Limited Working
Timeline
Rabbi/Prison Chaplain
NYSDOCCS
10.2005 - Current
Rabbi/Prison Chaplain
Cong.Ohave Sholem and NYSDOCCS
09.2005 - Current
Rabbinical Degree - Religion ,Pers Talmudic Analysis And Pastoral Care
Talmudic Research Center
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