Sammy Volodarsky is currently enjoying his second summer on NCSY Kollel. He attended Frisch as well as Yeshivas Toras Shraga, and is currently learning in YU.

This is Sammy’s second year as a Madrich. Sammy’s Chabura is made up of five of the best guys: Yoel Giat from LA (YULA), Evan Azeroual from LA (YULA), Ittai Louis from LA (YULA), Akiva Rosenbluth from LA (CC of LA), and Yisroel Attalli from Detroit (Farber).

This summer, Sammy’s Chabura will be focusing on different topics in Tefillah. They will be learning about a variety of topics including hilchos tefillah, the meaning of Birchas Hashachar, and much, much more. The goal of the Chabura is to connect to tefillah on a deeper level and understand some of what we are saying.

The Chabura has had an incredible summer this far, with more amazing things to come!

Ari Kaminetzky is enjoying his third summer on NCSY Kollel, and first as a Madrich. Ari, from Teaneck NJ, was Zoche to be a part of Storm Nation before heading to Sha’alvim for two years, and will be heading to YU this upcoming fall.

There were big expectations on the court, and more importantly off the courts coming into this summer for Ari’s Chabura and the Chevra has not disappointed. Starting with the in towners is Micky Golshan (DRS), who brings the Sefardi vibes to the squad, and Joe Sicklick (DRS), the only representative on the hockey court. Moving to the wannabe in towners from Philly is Max Mogyoros (Mesivta), the best Mogyoros baller, and Noach Fiederer, (Mesivta) a sharpshooter from downtown since the CDG days. Finally, Nate Jacobs (Fuchs Mizrachi) who lives in Chicago Cleveland and scored 30 points on Ari’s brother Yis in the Red Sarachek Tournament this past year. From day one, the boyz jelled instantly and have continued to get closer and closer throughout the summer.

The Chevra brings their energy to the Beis as well. The Limud focuses on the Halachik and Haskafik points in the Aseres Hadibros (Ayin the packet cover). Whether it’s group discussions or in the text the energy throughout the tent is felt. Some of the topics that we’ve done are “Why these 10”, “Is Anochi really a Mitzvah”, and Kol Hakoeis, K’ilu Oved Avodah Zara.

The Bura has had an amazing Summer thus far and is looking to finish up with a bang and continue their close connection for years to come.

Yechiel Lerner is enjoying his third summer on NCSY Kollel. After two years as a NCSYer, he returned back this summer for his first time as a madrich. Yechiel, from Baltimore MD, attended Talmudical Academy for high school, followed by two years of learning in Mercaz Hatorah, where he will again be learning this upcoming year.

Yechiel’s chabura is made up of five incredible guys all hailing from the tri-state area. Akiva Swinken and Zevy Tabacznik are both from Bergenfield NJ, and attend Heichal HaTorah. Aryeh Shulman, from Hillside NJ, also attends Heichal HaTorah. The New York contingent of their chabura is Noach Balsam from North Woodmere NY, and Mordy Ross from Lawrence NY, both of whom go to YFR. These five guys quickly became a force to be reckoned with both in and out of the Bais, living up to their self-proclaimed title of the “Best Lerners in camp.”

The strength in this chabura truly lies with the guys. Every day, you can find them in classroom 3 diving into different mitzvos trying to understand the lessons within. The chabura takes turns each reading the sources inside and discussing the many points brought down in the various mefarshim. Some of the topics they have learned so far, include Shabbos, Kibbud Av V’Aim, and Simcha Shel Mitzvos. During the 9 Days, they even pushed themselves to finish the entire Masechet Tamid and make a Siyum with the whole NCSY Kollel.

The energy from the guys has been unparalleled. They have already accomplished so much, and are looking forward to a strong final stretch of an already amazing summer!

Yaakov Fuchs is enjoying his third summer on the NCSY Summer Kollel, and his first as a Madrich. Originally from Woodmere NY, Yaakov attended DRS Yeshiva HS, then making his way over to the Ayalon Valley, where he spent two years in Yeshivat Shaalvim. Yaakov is currently entering his second year at Yeshiva University.

‘Burah ‘22 ???, as the WhatsApp group is titled, is a dynamic chevra of Bnei Torah seeking a deeper relationship with Hakadosh Baruch Hu and His Torah. The chevra features some of the most electric in-towners of all time: Gavriel Ostreicher (Woodmere, DRS), keeps things real with his insightful comments and analysis of the sugyos at hand. Sruli Greenfield (Monsey, Heichal) is the DC (designated chiller) of the Chaburah, supplying good vibes, deep questions on the maarei mekomos, and fashion advice to the mix. Lastly, but certainly not least, Shlomo Dombeck (Hillside, Heichal) is a serious mevakesh with some of the most copious notes in the game. Together, they create an energetic unit which complements their unique talents and skill sets.

This summer, the Chaburah is focusing on an in-depth study of Abie Rotenberg’s Journey’s Albums. Through the poignant and carefully crafted lyrics of the English songs, tremendous yesodos and life lessons in both the realm of Halacha and Penimiyus haTorah are revealed. After spending a day listening and reflecting on the songs, the sugya is cracked open. Sugyos begin with an analysis of pesukim, continue with Gemara and Rishonim, and end with Torah from current Gedolei Yisroel, ranging from Rav Schachter and Rav Asher Weiss to Rav Itche Meir Morgenstern and Rav Moshe Weinberger. The goals of the Chaburah are to a) see Hakadosh Baruch Hu everywhere, b) to think deeply in Torah, and c) to see the practical application, accessibility, and infinite light of Torah in any and all situations. Some examples of sugyos (and songs!) include: Journey at Sea: (Halacha) Tefillas HaDerech, (Penimiyus) Overcoming Life’s Challenges; Mama Rochel: (Halacha) Kohanim at Kivrei Tzadikim, and (Penimiyus) Zechus Avos.

Yaakov’s Chaburah has grown so much from one another, and they are looking forward to their continued service of the Aibeshter and Klal Yisrael together in Beit Meir and beyond!

Yonatan Kurz is currently enjoying his second summer on NCSY Kollel. He attended TABC followed by Sha’alvim for two years, and is currently learning in Rav Rosensweig’s shiur in YU. This is Yonatan’s first year as a Madrich.

Yonatan’s chabura includes some of the best guys around: Zachary Friedman from St. Louis (Yeshivat Kadimah High School), Yoni Schonbrun from Cedarhurst (MAY), Simcha Stein from Woodmere (YFR), Yechiel Shulman from St. Louis (Yeshivat Kadimah High School), Ezra Wilamowsky from Lawrence (YFR), and Moishy Zern from Cedarhurst (MAY).

This summer, Yonatan’s chabura is focusing on daily mitzvos that people tend to “go through the motions” about, using a blend of (light) lomdus, machshava, halacha, and mussar. They will be learning about a variety of topics including “Supreme Kippahs, Crocodile Leather Machzorim, and Ferragamo Shabbos Belts: Can הידור מצוה Go Too Far?,” “Avoiding a Race in the Beis: Assessing the Comment of קנאת סופרים תרבה חכמה,” as well as “אנו רצים והם רצים: Examining the Role of Health and Exercise in Yahadus,” and much, much more.

The objective of the chabura is to create a framework in which people can view relatively mundane activities, such as sleeping, eating, and exercising, through a lens of Yiddishkeit and Yahadus, infusing mussar, halacha, and machshava into these daily actions, organized by the order of the day. Hopefully, this chabura can serve as a complementary way to enhance a person’s ability to serve the Ribono Shel Olam.

Additionally, on Shabbos, the chabura examines several hakdamos (introductions) of various sefarim from contemporary Gedolim, including Rav Shimon Shkop’s Shaarei Yosher, Rav Chaim Ozer Grodzinski’s Shu”t Achiezer, and Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky’s Emes L’Yaakov Al HaTorah, in an attempt to get a greater appreciation of these Gedolim as well as delve into the hidden gems of הקדמות.

All of this has combined for what has been an incredible summer!

Binyamin Glanz is currently enjoying his sixth summer on NCSY Kollel. He attended Ahavat Yisrael and Sha’alvim and is currently learning in Kollel. This is Binyamin’s first year as a Madrich.

Binyamin’s chabura includes some of the best guys around: Dani Stein from Chicago (Skokie Yeshiva), Benny Frank from Hollywood, Florida (KYHS), and Dovid Lanner from Boca Raton (KYHS).

This summer, Binyamin’s chabura will be focusing on tools in learning iyun. They learned about a variety of topics including Pikuach Nefesh on Shabbos, and much, much more. The goal of the learning is to gain tools and knowledge.

All of this has combined for what has continues to be an incredible summer!

Mordechai Glatter is currently enjoying his second summer on NCSY Kollel. He attended TABC and Torat Shraga and is currently in Yeshiva University. This is Mordechai’s first year as a Madrich.
Mordechai’s Chaburah is made up of five of the best guys around: Aryeh Manevitz from Passaic (MTA); Eitan Rochwarger from Teaneck (MTA); Reuven Sklar from Woodmere (MAY); Menachem Solomon from Woodmere (MAY); and Shivie Shalom from Great Neck (DRS).
This summer, Mordechai’s chaburah will be focusing on why we do our day-to-day actions. They will be learning about a variety of topics including why we learn Torah, why we wear a Kippah and much, much more. The goal of the learning is to try and get closer to HaKadosh Baruch Hu. The summer has been great and will hopefully only continue to get better!

Elli Spinowitz is currently enjoying his third summer on NCSY Kollel. He attended TABC and Sha’alvim and is planning on attending YU next year. This is Elli’s first year as a Madrich.

Elli’s chabura includes some of the best guys around: Shai Hochbaum from Bergenfield (MTA), Eitan Laub from West Orange (TABC), Avi Landsman from Teaneck (MTA), Eli Dreyfuss from Cedarhurst (MAY), and Dovi Mandelbaum from Cedarhurst (MAY).

This summer, Elli’s chabura will be focusing on going through inyanim and sugyas that come up as we go through a regular weekday. They will be learning about a variety of topics including netilas yadayim, tzitzis, and birchas hatorah as soon as we “wake up”. Then when we “get to school”, we will speak about tefillin, tefilla, and Talmud torah. Then, as we “come home” we will speak about kibud av va’em, and much, much more. The goal of the learning is together as a chaburah, we will try to get to love to learn and to be excited about learning and our avodas Hashem. Specifically, in learning our goal is to not fear seeing a lot of text, to be comfortable with new material, and to be ready and excited for the challenge.

All of this has combined for what has been an incredible summer!

Yehudah Wrotslavsky is currently enjoying his second summer on NCSY Kollel. He attended Farber and Hakotel and is planning on being a Madrich at Shraga next year. This is Yehudah’s first year as a Madrich.

Yehudah’s chabura includes some of the best guys around: Zaki Kapetas from Cedarhurst (MAY), Mordechai Cywiak from Cedarhurst (YFR), Shmuel Jacobs from Cedarhurst (MAY), Dovid Shinensky from Maryland (YGW), and Levi Bean from Denver (YGW).

This summer, Yehudah’s chabura will be focusing on going through sugyas in Perki Avos, having in depth discussions on Tefilah, learning Mesechet Brachos, and learning the parsha! They will be learning about a variety of topics including if you had an hour free should you learn Torah, or go do Mitzvos / Chesed? How does tefilah work / what’s the purpose of it, and much, much more. The goal of the learning is to see / appreciate all the different areas of Torah in a serious yet fun environment, and to fall in love with the geshmakness of Talmud Torah!!

All of this has combined for what has been an incredible summer!

Eitan Edinger is currently enjoying his first summer on NCSY Kollel. He attended Yeshiva of Greater Washington and Hakotel and is planning on attending YU next year. This is Eitan’s first year as a Madrich.

Eitan’s chabura includes some of the best guys around: Zachary Dennis from Boca (Katz), Caleb Berman from Boca (Katz), Elisha Marcus from Boca (Katz), Shmuli Glick from the Five Towns (Rambam), and Mordechai Newman from Oceanside (Rambam).

This summer, Eitan’s chabura will be focusing on understanding Halacha and the Hashkfa behind it. They will be learning about a variety of topics including the Halacha that you are supposed to interrupt your SHEMA when your Rebbe or father walks in. How could that be you’re in the middle of davening to the one above all and a human being walks by and you interrupt isn’t that rude to G-D. What’s going on? We then went through the Sugya fleshing out the details of the scope and nature of this din and came out with a beautiful idea. That Chazel understand one of the major challenges of davening is that it’s hard translating an intellectual awareness of Hashem into an emotional experience. Therefore, they gave us Halachos that when we see a Rebbe or a parent and we have a healthy relationship with them that should stir with in us feelings of awe and love which we then can translate to our GOD in heaven. The goal of the learning is that Halacha is there to help us form a relationship with Hashem and just because it’s hard sometimes doesn’t mean we can’t keep it, and that Torah is something you can’t live without.

All of this has combined for what has been an incredible summer!