Meet Rav Assaf Bednarsh

Interviewed br Rabbi Zvi Kaminetsky.Rabbi Assaf Bednarsh reflects on the people and experiences that shaped his path as a rebbe and posek. He describes his formative years at Yeshivat Har Etzion and the profound impact of Rav Aharon Lichtenstein, whose humility, intellectual rigor, joy in Torah, and deep responsibility for Klal Yisrael continue to guide his decisions. Rabbi Bednarsh shares his unconventional journey through Princeton and a brief career on Wall Street, emphasizing that a person defines his environment through commitment to Torah and integrity. Now serving in YU’s RIETS Israel Kollel, he speaks about shaping Bnei Torah who are serious, thoughtful, and sensitive, training future rabbis to communicate authentically.Join us at The Yeshiva Dinner on March 16!www.yu.edu/yeshivadinner