Aryeh Steinfeld is 21 years old and is currently enjoying his first summer on NCSY Kollel. He attended Haftr and Netiv Aryeh and is currently enrolled in YU.

Aryeh’s chaburah is made up of 5 of the best guys around: Ezra Baron from Teaneck (TABC); Elisha Alter from Bergenfield (TABC); Aaron Teitelbaum from Teaneck (TABC); Jared Mark from Woodmere (DRS); and Avi Mandel from Woodmere (DRS).

This summer, Aryeh’s chaburah will be focusing on different Sugya’s in Shaas and how they apply to Halacha. They will be learning about a variety of topics including Osek B’ Mitzvah Patur Min HaMitzvah, Zeh Neheneh VeZeh Lo Chaser, and much, much more. The goal of the learning is to appreciate the depth and application of Gemara.

The summer has been great so far and it should only get better from here!

Yitzchak Kaminetsky is 22 years old and is currently enjoying his fourth summer on NCSY Kollel. He attended Weinbaum Yeshiva High School and Torat Shraga and is currently about to enter his 3rd year in YU. This is Yitzchak’s 3rd year as a Madrich.

Yitzchak’s chaburah is made up of of the best guys around: Kobi Ciment from West Hempstead (DRS); Dovy Fuchs from Teaneck(TABC); Sholly Shafren from Cedarhurst (DRS); Binyamin Kuntsler from Woodmere (DRS); and Shaya Goldberg from Teaneck (MTA).

This summer, Yitzchak’s chaburah will be focusing on learning practice applications of Hilchos Shabbos. They will be learning about a variety of topics including how to take Chulent on Friday night, how to remove a Muktzeh item from your bed, and much, much more. The goal of the learning is to appreciate the beauty and depth of Halacha and to gain skills to be able to continue growing in our own learning.

The summer has been great so far and it should only get better from here!

Zachary Fish is 20 years old and is currently enjoying his 5th summer on NCSY Kollel. He attended MTA and Hakotel and is currently planning to attend YU this upcoming year. This is Zach’s first year as a Madrich.

Zach’s Chaburah is made up of 4 of the best guys around: Judah Chesir from Edison (JEC); Donny Hess from Linden (JEC); Benny Gluck from Hillside (JEC); and Isaac Melman from Bala Cynwyd (Kohelet).

This summer, Zach’s chaburah will be focusing on mitzvot that we do every day, that may become underappreciated because they can become so routine. They will be learning about a variety of topics including Tzitzit, Tefillin, Netilas Yadayim, Berachos, Tefilla , and much, much more. The goal of the learning is to appreciate how much potential there is every single day to truly connect to Hashem, and that a “normal/boring” day could be a day that is extremely meaningful if we just focus on what we are doing.

The summer has been great so far and it should only get better from here!

NCSY Kollel welcomed Rabbi Yitzchak Etshalom to our Beis Medrash tonight. Rabbi Etshalom gave a shiur after night Seder and spent time catching up with YULA Alumni on NCSY Kollel.

NCSY Kollel welcomed Rabbi Eli Belizon to our Beis Medrash tonight. Rabbi Belizon gave a night shiur and  interacted with many of the NCSYers around the Beis Medrash.

Following the restful out-shabbos, was an extremely exciting day on the Kollel! Starting in the morning where we heard from political scientist Dr. Luchins! The topic was about antisemitism in today’s politcal landscape. Overall, the presentation was definitely entertaining for everyone!

Moving onto the afternoon, there were two amazing mini-tiyul options! Either the opportunity to visit Latrun (tank museum) with a stop at the Modi’in mall; or playing softball at the amazing field in Gezer. Both trips were spectacular and everyone had an amazing time!!

In sports, there were regular leagues, but the main highlight was the highly anticipated 3 on 3 championship! The game was an absolute nail-biter and came down to the wire! Congratulations to Zev Markowitz, David Pantiliat and Shlomo Levenbrown on the win! Also, congratulations to the one-handed Hymans on winning the intermediate tournament!

Today was also the start of a new and exciting initiative! From now until the end of the summer, a history trivia question about NCSY kollel will be asked and chaburahs will have the opportunity to send in answers. The first chaburah to answer correctly will be awarded cakes from none other than… MAKS cakes!!

During the post mincha announcements, Rabbi Benovitz began explaining the importance and seriousness of the upcoming week, as Tisha Baav is quickly approaching. The mood has slightly shifted and many people are beginning to learn more about the current time period and prepare accordingly. Throughout the week, more will be discussed.

The first Night Seder of the week started off very strong as everyone was eager to continue their learning with staff chavrusas and hearing shuirim from different Rebbeim. After maariv, there was a special guest speaker! Rav Etshalom gave a well-attended Tanach shuir! Hopefully the strong atmosphere and overall attitude will continue throughout the week!!

We were privileged to welcome Rabbi Avishai David, Rosh Reshiva Yeshivat Torat Shraga to NCSY Kollel for a staff Melave Malka. Rabbi David delivered words of chizzuk to the staff followed by a Q&A on all sorts of topics.

Yair Zakkai is 22 years old and is currently enjoying his first summer on NCSY Kollel. He attended Netivot Yosef, KBY and Netiv Aryeh and will be a Madrich in Lev Hatorah this year.

Yair’s Chaburah is made up of 5 of the best guys around: Ben Shlomo Billig from Englewood (Yeshivat Frisch); Yisroel Rosner from Philly (Mesivta of Greater Philadelphia ); Yoni Menasha from Teaneck (Yeshivat Frisch); Yosef Gettenberg from Lawrence (HAFTR); and Daniel Singer from Woodmere (HAFTR).
This summer, Yair’s chaburah will be focusing on Ta’amei Mitzvot. They will be learning about a variety of topics including the deeper meaning behind Torah, the meaning behind mitzvot Ben Adam li chavaro, mitzvot D’rabanan?, and much, much more. The goal of the learning is to enrich our performance of mitzvot and to find the deeper meaning under the surface.

The summer has been great so far and it should only get better from here!

Etan Soclof is 21 years old and is currently enjoying his 4th summer on NCSY Kollel. He attended Fuchs Mizrachi, Yeshivat Har Etzion, and is currently planning on attending YU next year after a brief stint in the Mir. This is Etan’s 2nd year as a Madrich.

Etan’s Chaburah is made up of 4 of the best guys around: Ari Gonter from Brooklyn (Mesivta Ohr Yisrael); Moshe Laufer from Brooklyn (Mesivata Ohr Yisrael); Eli Lightman from Lawrence (MAY); and Yehuda Spivak from West Orange (Heichal).

This summer, Etan’s chaburah will be focusing on sugyos in Talmud Torah, Tefillah, and Gemilas Chasadim. They will be learning about a variety of topics including Mitzvas Talmud Torah, Kesivas Sefer Torah, Kavanah B’Tefillah, Lo Sachmod, and much, much more. The goal of the learning is to introduce guys to Lomdus in a meaningful and relevant way..

The summer has been great so far and it should only get better from here!

Jacob Bach is 22 years old and is currently enjoying his second summer on NCSY Kollel. He attended Yeshivat Frisch and Yeshivat Resihit and is currently preparing for his 3rd year in YU.

Jacob’s chaburah is made up of 4 of the best guys around: Gavi Dickman from Livingston, New Jersey (Kushner); Noam Shapiro from Boston, Massachusetts (Ohr Yisrael); Yaakov Gersten from Chicago, Illinois (Fasman Yishiva High School); and Yehuda Hochbaum from Bergenfield, New Jersey (Heichal Hatorah).
This summer, Jacob’s chaburah will be focusing on connecting to our Inner Child. They will be learning about a variety of topics including breaking out of the comfort zone, Simcha, power of niggunim and zemiros, and much, much more. The goal of the learning is to gain an excitement for learning and living life as a Jew and to gain the practical tools to fulfill our potential’s to the fullest!.

The summer has been great so far and it should only get better from here!