Eli Fishbein is attending NCSY Kollel for the very first time. Eli attended Kushner for high school followed by two years at Reishit and is beginning YU in the fall.

Joining Eli in the Chabura are four amazing and unique NCSYers. Akiva Parver, from New Milford, NJ, our Face-Off champion, constantly brings a heimish lens to what we are learning and speaking about as well as a great niggun to recommend to the chevra. He is very bright and invested in whatever it is he is doing and has a bright future ahead of him. Next up we got Momo Greenberg from the Yeshiva in Chicago, IL. Moyms is the glue guy of our Chabura. He is always making great ha’aros about our learning and even greater ones about our hock. On top of creating tremendous unity, Moyms has also taken it upon himself to educate us on the different ways to cook berries. Nathan Grossman, from Boston, MA, our resident Sefardi, made an immediate difference in the chabura’s learning. Nathan excels at asking detailed questions and providing a lot of comedic relief. Last but certainly not least is Ilan Wachstock from Hollis, NY. Ilan brings tremendous enthusiasm to the Chabura. A big jokester, Ilan is always cracking up at something that the Chabura has said. On top of all of that, Ilan is always providing good insight onto whatever sugya we are learning. 

The Chabura is focusing on hilchos Brachos Ha’nehenin. Whether it be something from inside our sources or an idea spoken outside, the guys are always enthusiastic about being around each other in a Torah environment. Some of the topic we have covered this summer include “Why are we supposed to say 100 brachos a day” and “why do we make brachos on things that give us benefit.”

The summer has been great for the Chabura so far and we should all only continue to enjoy it and grow!

Yaakov Fuchs is enjoying his 4th summer on the NCSY Summer Kollel, and his second as a madrich. After graduating from DRS Yeshiva High School, Yaakov spent two years in Yeshivat Shaalvim and is entering his final year at Yeshiva University, where he has the zechus to learn under Rav Mayer Twersky shlit”a. 

Yaakov’s chaburah is widely considered one of the most fiery and lively groups on the Kollel, with a goated group of 5 Mevakshei Hashem in the mix. 

Leading off from Bergenfield is the venerable Natan Burg (MTA). Natan’s quick and sharp mind helps infuse our chaburah with a sense of intellect, and keeps the group on their toes with his incredible bekius in Rav Soloveichik’s Torah on Meseches Gittin. 

The next Bergenfield bachur is the outspoken and epic Avrumi Shor (Heichal). Avrumi keeps the energy flowing in the chaburah, with his fun loving attitude and insightful comments. Never scared to share his take, bringing the beautiful ‘milchamta shel Torah’ to the midst of the learning, Avi is one of the anchors of the ‘Burah. 

Taking a break from the in-towners, down on the farm in Baltimore is the one and only Dov Hirsch (TA ➡️ Mesivta of Philadelphia). There is never a day in chaburah where Dov doesn’t work his hardest to get to the Emes of the sugya, with a tremendous thirst for intellectual honesty and authentic Yiddishkeit.

 Coming back to the tri-state area, from the enclave of Monsey is the cool and calculated Moshe Lorber (MTA). Moshe is one of the more reserved members of the chaburah, soaking in the emes of Torah, but is not scared to share his take or answer when called to the task. A wonderful Ben Torah with fantastic middos, Moshe keeps the chaburah grounded (quite literally in our chairs) and ready to roll. 

Finishing us off, from the city of Passaic NJ is the great Akiva “Snitty” Snitow. Akiva is the designated chazarah man of the chaburah, giving a brief chazarah at the beginning of the chaburah, so that the chaburah can retain the Torah that we learn. Akiva is known to seek additional ruchniyus opportunities during other points of the day, learning with Moreinu Harav Schachter shlit”a in the afternoons. 

This summer, the chaburah is focused on a unique limmud in preparation for all of our wonderful tiyulim across Eretz Yisrael. Each week, the chaburah focuses on a different city in Eretz Yisrael, and learns parallel sugyos in Shas, Halacha, Machshava, and Chassidus which bring greater depth to the city. The week of the Eilat trip, the chaburah tried to figure out if Eilat is part of the Halachic Eretz Yisrael, and its ramifications for Terumos and Maasros. The group then plunged into the sugya of Kedusha Rishonah and Shniyah, in both lomdus and Chassidus. In preparation for Teveryah, the chaburah learned about Rebbe Meir Baal Hanes, and what it means to be a Child of Hashem. 

The goal of the chaburah is to develop a close connection to the light of Eretz Yisrael, Torah, chaveirim, and Hashem together! 

The summer has been epic so far, and will only continue to get stronger! 

Hailing from Teaneck, NJ, Jonathan Comet is an alumni of Yeshivas Frisch and Yeshivat Hakotel, and is entering his second year in YU this coming year. It’s his first year on Kollel and since he was blessed to be given a chabura of 6 All Stars, he’s really loving it!! 

First, from the Upper West is MTA’s Akiva Levine, who’s brilliance and quick thinking keeps everyone on their toes. From the Five Towns we have Dani Posner and Avraham Steinberg, who both attend DRS. They came in with a strong, healthy friendship while looking to branch out as well. Next is the heart and soul of the Chabura, Eli Kroll from Riverdale, NY, who goes to SAR High School. He’s the biggest 2048 fan we’ve ever seen, and knows how to lock in for learning whenever necessary. Lastly we have another strong duo from Valley Village in LA. The YULA boys, Aharon Cooper and Nate Gottesman, are always exhilarating to be around. Nate knows exactly what to say to keep us all on edge, and we appreciate Aharon’s loving attempts to reel him back in. 

This summer we’re learning different Mekoros pertaining to Torah, Avoda, and Gemilus Chasadim. We first focused on our personal relationship to Torah, then moved on to our relationship with Hashem, and lastly our relationships with ourselves, family, and friends. We do a lot of reflection and discussion in this Chabura, and the chevra always has a lot to say!! We look forward to any form of free food, outdoor adventures, and day dreaming about chabura trips! This summer has been amazing so far, and it should only keep improving!!

Hailing from Teaneck, NJ, Binyamin Fox is enjoying his second summer on NCSY Kollel, and first as a Madrich. After graduating from MTA, Binyamin spent the past two years learning at Yeshivat Har Etzion (Gush). This coming year Binyamin will attend Columbia University. 

Binyamin’s chabura consists of some of the best guys around. The chabura’s American branch is supported by Reuven Yoffe from Lakewood (JEC), and Yonatan Glazer of Los Angeles (MBY), while its Israeli squad is represented by Elyashiv Goldberg from Alon Shvut (Chorev) and Yaakov Lubetski of Efrat (Orot Yehuda). 

The chabura has been focusing on analyzing key sugyos in the first perek of Maseches Brachos, with a particular emphasis on the Mitzvah of Krias Shema. The goal of the chabura is to carefully analyze meforshim inside and focus on the conceptual development of various halachos pertaining to these foundational mitzvos, while simultaneously fostering a deep connection to our mesorah. Many of these discussions have stemmed from thoroughly exploring the pasuk of “Bischachvecha Uvikumecha,” the requirement to recite Shema both by night and by day. Along the way, Binyamin’s chabura has touched upon a number of other important Shas topics and Sugyos, such as Osek BaMitzvah Patur Min HaMitzvah, Siyagim/Harchakos (rabbinical injunctions), and what determines whether different aspects of a Mitzvah are Miakev or not. On Shabbos, the chabura has discussed other fascinating topics, including Techeles and Shnayim Mikra Vi’Echad Targum. 

The summer has been spectacular thus far and should only be getting better from here. Looking forward to finishing off the summer strong!

This is Yamin Semer’s first summer on NCSY Kollel. He attended SAR High School, spent two years in Yeshivat Sha’alvim, then went to YU where he’s preparing to begin his second year. 

You’d be hard-pressed to find a more epic group than Yamin’s chabura. The chabura, nicknamed “F1 Bura” due to the group’s unique status as licensed drivers at the age of 16, is a stacked chevra. Naftali Warso, Yaakov Neikrug, and Ilan Brand hail from Fasman Yeshiva in Chicago while Avi Ginsparg smoothly fits into the squad despite being from Hollywood, Florida (Yeshiva Toras Chaim). Fun fact: The two members of the Chabura that are fans of the Chicago Cubs are the two that don’t live in Chicago. 

This summer, Yamin’s Chabura is learning “Torah about Torah”, including Halacha, Lomdus, and Haskhafa on topics like Birchos Hatorah, Krias Hatorah, and Ksivas Sefer Torah. Because this group is so motivated and excited about growth in Avodas Hashem, Chaburas are the absolute highlight of every day. It will be amazing to see how much more can be accomplished this summer! 

Andy Elbaum is spending his second summer on NCSY Kollel. He is from Bergenfield, NJ, and he went to Frisch for high school and then learned in Yeshivat Reishit for 1.5 years. Afterwards, he has been in YU, where he just finished his third semester.

Andy’s awesome chaburah is comprised of five fantastic chevra. Adir Sacknovitz (DRS), Jonah Leifer (Ohr Yisrael – Atlanta), Gavriel Kramer (Ahavat Yisrael – Bet Shemesh), Ranaan Berman (Berman – Maryland) and Ezra Shiloh (DRS -> Ohr Torah of Hollywood) make up Andy’s starting 5.

The guys have been learning intensely throughout the summer and can’t wait to keep the chaburah kesher going for many years to come. At the beginning of each chaburah, one can find the chevra debating different applicable halachik debates extracted from the teachings of HaRav Yisroel Belsky zt”l. After they get their adrenaline pumping they can be found learning different ways to better serve HaKadosh Baruch Hu.

The Chevra has learned and meshed well together over the last few weeks and they can’t wait to see what the final stretch has in store.

Shlomo Gellman is back for his fourth summer on NCSY Kollel. Shlomo attended TABC for high school and studied for two years in Yeshivat Sha’alvim. Shlomo is now entering his second year at Yeshiva University and will be continuing in the Sy Syms School of Business.

Shlomo’s incredible chabura is filled with 5 awesome NCSYers. To start off there is Yosef Bruckenstein, who  attends Rambam. He is an amazing guy who takes his growth very seriously. Next, there is Rami Kessok, another Rambam Raven, who has incredible Kochos to learn and glows with חן. Continuing with the Rambam chevra is Elazar Schwartz who is an amazing guy who has incredible middos and cares for everyone he meets. Next we have Daniel Cinnamon from DRS who has an incredible sense of humor and is always making the people around him happier. Last but not least, there is another DRS Wildcat, Akiva Reich who is super bright and always has something awesome to contribute to the chaburah.

Shlomo’s Chaburas are about tefillah. Through the words of the Shemoneh Esrei he is talking about different topics. Some of the Topics include Mesorah, Techiyas Hamesim, Talmud Torah, Lashon arah and so much more. 

We are only three weeks into the summer and it is so easy to see the potential that these five guys have. We can’t wait to see their continued growth over the next few weeks and for years to come!

Yisrael Einhorn attended YULA High School before making his way over to Yeshivat Sha’alvim for two years. This coming fall, he’s set to begin his first semester at YU. This is Yisrael’s first summer as a madrich and 2nd summer on Kollel. 

With that being said, it’s important to note that Yisrael’s chabura is made up of some of the best guys around! Naftali Bookstein (YULA), Elie Glazer (MBY), Noah Katyal (YULA) and Simcha Wakslak (MBY) ensure that the dynamic within the chabura each and every day is absolutely electric.

This summer, the chabura is embarking on a journey through Shas. 6 weeks on Kollel, 6 Sedarim. The chaburas of each week use that week’s seder’s Masechtos to create a framework for the discussions and the Torah learned. The shiurim range from tefilla workshops (Maseches Brachos) to using AI to analyze Pirkei Avos (Maseches Nezikin) to exploring the world of time travel (Maseches Kodshim) and so much more!

The summer has been incredible thus far and it’s only set to get better!

In the midst of his third summer on Kollel, Dovid Lanner for the first time has the privilege to give a chabura. He was born and raised in Boca Raton, Florida and attended Katz Yeshiva High School. After two productive years in Shaalvim, Dovid is excited to head to Baltimore to learn in Ner Yisroel. 

Dovid has the immense zechus of having such amazing guys in his chaburah this summer. Coming all the way from Woodmere/North Woodmere is the strong DRS trifecta of Shmuel Fine, Donny Langsam, and Zachary Rabe. Representing TABC is the Teaneck/Bergenfield dynamic duo of Ari Herman and Alex Weinberg. Last, but certainly not least, is Micha Abramoff a proud student of Heichal Hatorah and resident of Clifton. 

This summer, the chabura has the privilege to delve into famous lumdish sugyos, like Ones Beyom Acharon and Shlucho Shel Adam Kemoso. The goal for the summer in chaburas is to think deeply while gaining exposure and a true appreciation for the beauty of Torah all within a warm atmosphere created by the guys.  

The summer, and particularly chaburas, has been fantastic so far, and there is no doubt that it will only continue to get better!

Doni Miretzky is currently enjoying his fifth summer on NCSY Kollel. He attended Fasman Yeshiva and Sha’alvim and is currently heading into his third year in YU. This is Doni’s third summer as a Madrich.

Doni’s chabura has a few of the most impressive guys around: Joey Sosnick from Palo Alto, California (MTI), Caleb Olshin from Manhattan (Ramaz), Jonathan Rosenberg from White Plains, New York (Frisch), Chaim Steinberg from Cincinnati, Ohio (MTI), and Jojo Mizrahi from Brooklyn (Yeshiva of Flatbush).

This summer, Doni’s chabura is diving deep into the world of halacha and lomdus covering different topics that include Kedushas Eretz Yisrael, Osek bmitzvah patur min hamitzvah, chukas akum, and more.

The guys are the real vehicle driving the chabura as they are always on top of their game and are ready to learn. This summer has gotten off to an amazing start and it should only get better from here!