Dr. Benjamin Wolstein arrived at NYU to pursue his second doctoral degree. He stayed at NYU to become a teacher, scholar, mentor, and training analyst to generations of psychotherapists. Ben had pursued rabbinical studies early in his career and described himself as possessing "a Western psychoanalyzed mind, an Eastern Yogic body, and a Hassidic Jewish soul."

He was a passionate and challenging teacher and analyst and an inspirational, even mythic, figure in the field of psychoanalysis. His professional career spanned a half century as a theoretical and clinical trailblazer.

Through his prolific research and writing as well as his influence upon scores of today's leading analysts and teachers, Ben had an enormous impact on contemporary clinical psychology. A course specifically devoted to his work is now taught in NYU's postdoctoral program in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis where he remains a major influence on new generations of students.

At his death Ben left a generous legacy to ensure the continuing excellence of the program he loved for the benefit of future generations of students, therapists, and patients.

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