Background
Harvey, Joel was born on October 26, 1938 in Brooklyn. Son of Abraham and Jenny (Miller) Smolensky.
Harvey, Joel was born on October 26, 1938 in Brooklyn. Son of Abraham and Jenny (Miller) Smolensky.
Bachelor, Brooklyn College, 1968. AM, Adelphi University, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy, Florida State University, 1980.
Certified, Mercer School Theology, 1984.
Associate professor, Adelphi U., Garden City, New York, 1970-1991;
Episcopal chaplain, Adelphi U., Garden City, New York, 1985-1989;
director pastoral care, St. Mary's Hospital for Children, Bayside, New York, 1987-1997;
director pastoral care, St. John's Episcopal Hospital, since 1997. Assistant chaplain St. John's Episcopal Hospital, Smithtown, New York, 1985-1986. Chaplain Village of St. John, Smithtown, 1985-1986.
Spiritual director Youth Ministries Council, Diocese Long Island, since 1986. Associate Community St. Mary, since 1987. Lecturer George Mercer School Theology, Garden City, New York, since 1988.
Member Catholic Fellowship of Episcopal Church, since 1989.
Fellow American Board Certified Managed Care Providers, American Association Pastoral Counselors. Member College Chaplains, Assembly Episcopal Hospitals and Chaplains, American Association College Professors, Sea Cliff Yacht Club (chaplain since 1988).
Married Patricia Moore, March 21, 1970. Children: Mical Sushil, Alexis Irina, Colin James.