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Rabbi Jordan Soffer (’16) on the cost of Jewish Day School education

Posted on August 21, 2019

“No frills is a euphemism for no differentiation. Small class sizes and individualized instruction means more teachers, which means more salaries. Providing the type of support that helps learners of divergent interests and abilities thrive is, simply put, expensive. Students are different, and learn differently, and Jewish day schools have a responsibility to engage each and every student.”… Read the rest

YCT Rabbis Attempting To Rebuild Ties Between Israeli And American Jews

Posted on May 16, 2019

YCT Musmakh, Rabbi Avram Mlotek (’15), co-founder of Base Hillel and Rabbi at Base MNHTN, writes:

Attempting To Rebuild Ties Between Israeli And American Jews

The state of Israel, now having marked its 71st year of statehood, is for many Jews not only a dream fulfilled but one that is still unfolding.… Read the rest

Marriage Without The State Clergy Monopoly

Posted on February 14, 2019

By Rabbi Akiva Herzfeld (’07), Coordinator of English Educational Programs, Neemanei Torah V’avoda (NTA), Chashmonaim, Israel

Almost a year ago, I received an urgent phone call from a woman (let’s call her Dina), who told me that the chief rabbinate’s office had just telephoned her here in Israel. … Read the rest

YCT Grad Offers Advice on Successful Day School Merger

Posted on February 14, 2019

YCT Musmakh, Rabbi Ari Leubitz (’06), Head of School at Atlanta Jewish Academy, writes:

The Big Jewish Question on My Mind: Successfully Navigating a Merger of Day Schools

In 2016, I joined the recently formed Atlanta Jewish Academy (AJA) as Head of School.… Read the rest

YCT musmakh major force in revival of the Stanton Street shul

Posted on January 24, 2019 Art At The Heart Of Stanton St. Revival One of the last of the tenement synagogues in midst of a growth spurt.

“We’ve been around for a hundred years and we want to be around for another hundred years,” Rabbi Aviad Bodner, (YCT ’16) spiritual leader of the synagogue since 2014, told The Jewish Week.… Read the rest

YCT Board Enthusiastically Endorses Rabbi Linzer as President of YCT

Posted on December 20, 2018 We are thrilled to announce that last week, the YCT board enthusiastically endorsed the appointment of Rabbi Dov Linzer as President of YCT. Rabbi Linzer’s title will now be President and Rosh HaYeshiva. “I am delighted to partner with Rabbi Linzer in this new role,” said YCT board chair Dan Perla.… Read the rest

Hillel International Welcomes Rabbi Benjamin Berger as Vice President of Jewish Education

Posted on November 28, 2018

by Hillel News |Nov 26, 2018|

WASHINGTON – Returning to his professional roots, Rabbi Benjamin Berger is joining Hillel International as Vice President for Jewish Education. In his new role, Rabbi Berger will oversee the Hillel U Center for Jewish and Israel Education, charged with leading the growth and development of all Hillel professionals in the core areas of Hillel’s mission, strengthening all Hillel staff as learners and educators.… Read the rest