 In addition to his work in the rabbinate, Blech has written many books on Judaism and the Jewish people and speaks on Jewish topics to communities around the world.Blech attended Mesivta Toras Emes, Yeshiva Torah Vodaath and the Lakewood Yeshiva  He also received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yeshiva University, a Master of Arts degree in psychology from Columbia University, and rabbinic ordination from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary.Blech is the author of twelve books with combined sales of close to half a million copies, including three as part of the highly popular Idiot's Guide series.