Rabbi Goldstein is inspired to encourage others to strive to find their place in Judaism. Prior to joining Congregation Beth Tefillah, Rabbi Goldstein served as a rabbi at the Ohr Shlomo Chassidic Center of Pomona, NY, and the rabbi of the Beth El Jewish Center of Flatbush.

Rabbi Goldstein and his wife, Kayla, an experienced educator and teacher in her own right, are dedicated to facilitating growth in the Jewish community and are looking forward to joining the Paramus community with their two children, Shira Emunah and Eitan Simcha.

Originally from Monsey, NY, and Jerusalem, Israel, Rabbi Goldstein has Rabbinic Ordination from Yeshiva University and a BA in Psychology from Touro College. Rebbetzin Kayla, born in Melbourne, Australia, and raised in Monsey, NY, and Ramat Beit Shemesh, Israel, has a degree in architectural engineering and currently runs her own interior design firm and her organization “Questioning the Answers,” where she lectures regularly, and is a published author with Mosaica Press.

Rabbi Goldstein can be reached at mosheshmuelgoldstein@gmail.com