Rabbi Dr. Rafi Feuerstein is the President of the Feuerstein Institute, located in Jerusalem, Israel. Founded by his father, Professor Reuven Feuerstein, the Feuerstein Institute engages in the research, development, and dissemination of the Feuerstein Method, a world-renowned educational technique with the proven ability to systematically improve an individual’s learning and critical thinking skills. As president, Rabbi Dr. Feuerstein directs the mission and focus of the Feuerstein Institute’s work. His passion lies in spearheading new initiatives to improve the quality of education available to children, adolescents, teens, and young adults worldwide. Rabbi Dr. Feuerstein studied Psychology and Philosophy at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and completed his Ph.D.in Psychology at Paris V University. He joined the Feuerstein Institute staff in 1993, specializing in cognitive-dynamic assessment. Over several years, he and his father developed numerous intervention and assessment techniques and co-authored many books and articles on the subject. Rabbi Dr. Feuerstein is a frequent lecturer on topics such as integrative education and therapy in Israel and throughout the world. In addition to his work with the Feuerstein Institute, Rabbi Dr. Feuerstein co-founded the Tzohar Organization of Rabbis, whose goal is to create a common Jewish identity for Israel society at large.