About

Rabbi Ari Dembitzer is the Senior Rabbi of Beth Israel Synagogue in Omaha, Nebraska and the Director of Chai Lifeline’s Lubeck Leadership and the Head Counselor for Camp Simcha. He received his Master's degree from New York University and rabbinical ordination from Mesivta Tiferes Jerusalem under Rabbi Dovid Feinstein. Rabbi Ari has been helping individuals and families for over 25 years navigate through life’s toughest challenges like terminal illness, loss, marital distress, workplace disputes, healing family relationships, or strengthening bonds in a partnership, and other hardships and spiritual struggles.

​

As a highly respected rabbinic and community leader, Rabbi Ari provides a compassionate and thoughtful approach, ensuring that all mediation and rabbinic counseling are guided by halacha (Jewish law). When necessary, daas Torah (Torah-guided wisdom) is consulted to ensure the process aligns with Jewish ethical and spiritual principles.

This mediation and coaching offers empathy and understanding of personal and cultural dynamics. Rabbi Ari resolves conflicts with clarity, mutual respect, and a strong foundation in Torah values. Rabbi Ari is a member of the Chicago Rabbinic Council and the Orthodox Union.