About Aharon Schmidt

Aharon Schmidt grew up in the sunny coastal town of Laguna Beach, California. He earned his B.A. in English and American Literature from the University of California at Santa Cruz, where his love for stories and search for meaning began to take shape. After college, he set out on a journey of exploration, traveling through Australia, Southeast Asia, India and Europe, seeking both adventure and deeper meaning.

His travels eventually brought him to Israel, where at first, it was just a stop along his travels—but everything changed. Over five transformative months, Aharon became deeply moved by the spiritual richness of the Land, the warmth of its people, and the depth of Jewish tradition. What began as a visit turned into a turning point.

He later enrolled in yeshiva and received Rabbinic Ordination, dedicating himself to learning and personal growth.

With a passion for helping others, Aharon pursued training in counseling through the Refuah Institute, where he studied under Dr. Yehoshua Ritchie and earned a diploma in integrative counseling techniques. He continued to deepen his skills in marriage counseling under the guidance of Rabbi Yitzchak Arad, learning to blend practical tools with insight and empathy.

Today, Aharon serves as the editor of Living Jewish, a weekly Chabad publication, and is the author of the popular advice column Farbrengen, where he offers thoughtful guidance on marriage, parenting, personal challenges, and everyday life.
In addition, Aharon is the CEO of Insight Executive Search.  Aaron has worked in the field of executive search for 25 years and has worked with many of the nation’s most highly regarded research and nonprofit institutions, representing nationally regarded experts in a variety of fields

Known for his calm presence and clear communication, Aharon provides marriage, individual and career counseling, helping people move forward with clarity, connection, and purpose.