Yis Kaminetzky (one of the six Kamine(tz)ky staff members) is enjoying his fourth unforgettable summer on NCSY Kollel and his second as a Madrich. Yis hails from Teaneck, New Jersey, where he spent four incredible years at TABC, followed by two life-changing years in Shaalavim. He is currently continuing his growth in Torah and Avodah at Yeshiva University.
Yis has the unbelievable privilege of being the Madrich of five all-stars—an elite Chaburah with diverse talents, dynamic personalities, and a deep Torah drive that’s helped them rise to the top of the Chaburah rewards leaderboard.
Leading off from Heichal, Eli Weiderkehr brings a calm focus and serious basketball prowess to the group. Next up is Aryeh Lipschutz, repping Florida and learning in Ohr Torah, who adds infectious enthusiasm to the Beis and is already well known for his impressive siyumim. Out of Baltimore and TA, Akiva Krupp contributes high energy and artistic brilliance, always keeping things lively with his masterpiece-level doodles. Rounding out the chevra is the legendary YULA duo—Yossi Luftglass and Noam Feldman (that is, when Noam manages to keep track of Yossi’s whereabouts). Yossi keeps the crew on track when conversations go off course and is always ready with an answer to any question. Noam, the glue guy of the Chaburah, brings warmth and connection, always engaging whoever sits next to him and making sure no one is left out.
This summer, the Chaburah has focused their learning on sugyos related to the moadim and Shesh Zechiros, exploring how the foundational themes of the Yamim Tovim and Shesh Zechiros can be brought into our daily lives. From Day One, they dove into topics like the value of routine and the deeper purpose behind the moadim, continuing into powerful sugyos like Talmud Torah, dipping the apple in honey, and much more.
This superstar Chaburah has had an inspiring and transformative summer and is excited to finish strong and stay connected for years to come. With a foundation rooted in Torah and a bond that extends far beyond the Beis Medrash, this group is primed to achieve great things together.
