This summer is Yoni Schwartz’s 3rd summer on Kollel, after coming as a camper as well as junior staff last summer. He hails from Teaneck, NJ, having studied at TABC, Yeshivat Hakotel for almost 2 years, and currently at Yeshiva University. But what really defines the Chaburah are the stellar Bachurim in Yoni’s group, all of whom have come to Kollel from many areas of the USA.
While this summer may be Yoni Schwartz’s first summer giving Chaburahs on NCSY Kollel, don’t let that fool you; this is in no way a beginner’s Chaburah. For starters, the Chaburah consists of post-11th graders, 5 out of the 6 members returning for their second summer in Beit Meir. Furthermore the Chevra pushes one another in the group to learn on a high level, leaving Yoni the task of having to keep up.
The All-Star Chevra consists of Shaya Forman, of Teaneck, NJ (MTA), Nathan Peyman, of Roslyn, NY (DRS), Noah Shafron, of Dallas, TX (TTI), Boaz Sobol, of Hollywood, FL (Weinbaum), Efraim Wiener, of Memphis, TN(Cooper) and, last but not least, Adam Zahler, of West Hempstead, NY (DRS). Each member is crucial to the group as they each bring their own talents to the table.
This summer Yoni and his Chaburah are learning about different topics in Hashkafa and Mussar. Up to date, they have learned about the significance of learning what you enjoy, how it’s possible that one Torah can have opposite opinions, and the roots of the Mesorah. The discussions on each sugya are phenomenal and the ‘bura boys know how to mix valuable insights with fun playful comments. The summer is still young and the group is growing both in learning and comradeship. Together Yoni and his Chaburah are looking forward to many more great learning opportunities and looking forward to many more chills, growing closer together as a Chaburah.
