FYHS seniors kicked off this year’s Names, Not Numbers Holocaust documentary program with a series of engaging and meaningful sessions. Rabbi Aaron Leibtag, FYHS Menahel, introduced the program, followed by a presentation from its founder, Mrs. Tova Rosenberg, and a screening of a past interview with Holocaust survivor Moshe Avital. Students also heard from HTC Rosh HaYeshiva Rabbi Moshe Revah, who delivered a thought-provoking session on Emunah and Bitachon during the Holoca

Graduating Year: 1997 Current Location: Skokie, IL (right near the Yeshiva!) Tell us a little bit about your family: Married with 4 boys. Profession: Executive Director of Chai Lifeline Midwest and previously the General Studies Principal at the Yeshiva. I was also once a dorm supervisor at the Yeshiva. My history here is very long! My wife Esther is the Assistant Director of Early Childhood at Arie Crown. What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: I got

Graduating Year: 1997 Current Location: North Miami Beach, FL Tell us a little bit about your family: Married with 7 kids and 2 grandkids. Profession: Executive Director of Yeshiva Elementary School What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: I came in 10th grade into Rabbi Cardash’s shiur. I was able to then move up to Rabbi Shuster (he made aliya after my year). I had Rabbi Twersky, Rabbi Weiss, and Rabbi Segal. All were great! I loved my time so much ther

Graduating Year: 2009 Current Location: Oceanside, NY Tell us a little bit about your family: Married with 3 children Profession: Clinical Psychologist What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: I came from Indianapolis and loved hanging out in the dorms. I made a lot of friends there. I love that when I run into other Yeshiva alumni we connect and have a common bond. It's just always exciting meeting someone from there. I recently saw an alumni feature on

Graduating Year: 2009 Current Location: Mercaz Shapira, Israel Tell us a little bit about your family: Married with 4 children Profession: Assistant Director of Camp Seneca Lake and Dean of Students at Mayanot HaTorah Seminary. IDF Armored Corps (Reserves). What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: Dorm life was the highlight of my experience. I learned a lot about myself, and I grew a lot. The social scene was special. I learned how to live on my own, m

Graduating Year: 2003 Current Location: Shaalvim Tell us a little bit about your family: Married with 8 children Profession: RAM/Rebbe for first year students at Shaalvim What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: Coming from Denver, I got to live in the dorms, and half my class were dormers. I got to meet a lot of people there and also really loved my Rebbeim. Rabbi Schuman, Rabbi Schechter, and Rabbi Segal were all unique in their own way. I recall Rabbi

Graduating Year: 2010 Current Location: West Rogers Park Tell us a little bit about your family: Married with 4 children Profession: Attorney at Simplex Trading, a proprietary trading firm in Chicago. What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: The Torah Bowl Shabbatonim were always a highlight. They were fun and exciting competitions, with great Torah learning mixed in. Yamim Noraim at the Yeshiva was also very special. We would all come back to daven toget

Graduating Year: 1996 Current Location: Givot Eden (made aliyah two months ago) Tell us a little bit about your family: Married with 3 boys, including one currently in the IDF Profession: COO for Bruin Biometrics What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: The friendships I made with my peers and the lasting kesher I built with my Rebbeim were so special. I have so many great memories with all of them. Purim at the Yeshiva was an annual event. I loved the

Graduating Year: 2001 Current Location: Skokie, IL Tell us a little bit about your family: Married with 2 kids Profession: I am a Lawyer. I also ran for mayor of Skokie (sadly, I didn't win). I am still involved in politics. I help Jewish communities around Chicago, including helping them get involved in the chamber of commerce and bridging the communities. I'm also creating software with the Agudah to keep track of registered voters and outreach. What is your favorite memor