Rabbi Yosef Ginsberg was born in Long Island, NY. After studying in Yeshivat Hakotel and serving in an urban combat unit in the IDF, he moved to the Old City with his wife where he stayed for 8 years. With an education degree from Michlelet Lifschitz and Smicha from Rav Zalman Nechemia Goldberg, he has taught in numerous Yeshivas and Seminaries throughout Israel. Rav Ginsberg is the co-founder and regional director of NCSY Israel, the premier organization in Israel, dedicated to connect, inspire, and empower teen olim to the Land of Israel by encouraging passionate Judaism through Torah and Tradition. He also serves as the internship coordinator and teaches various classes at Machon Maayan.