Torah Thoughts on Sukkos-Simchas Torah-Bereshis by Rabbi Aaron Leibtag, Principal, FYHS A few hours after Creation, Adam and Chava are banished from Gan Eden, and later in the parashah, we see Kayin punished for eternity for the murder of his brother Hevel. Midrash Rabbah (22) presents a fascinating dialogue between the two, each having faced significant suffering. When Adam inquires about Kayin’s judgment, Kayin responds that he has engaged in teshuvah. Adam is taken aback b

Torah Thoughts on Sukkos-Simchas Torah-Bereshis by Rabbi Moshe Revah, Rosh HaYeshiva, HTC The Gemara in Sukkah details seemingly in an incidental manner a long list of possible ‘decorations’ that one may place in the Sukkah. “If one…decorated his Sukkah with colorful curtains and sheets, and hung in it ornamental nuts, almonds, peaches, and pomegranates, grape branches, and wreaths of stalks of grain, wines, oils, and vessels full of flour, etc.” Why does the Tanna need such

Graduating Year: 2011 Current Location: Fair Lawn, NJ Tell us a little bit about your family: I’m married to my wife, Avigayil, and we have three children — Elisha (7), Jesse (6), and Nina (2). Profession: Director of Finance for DocRite, where we provide eyecare and podiatry services for nursing homes across the East Coast What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: The relationships I built — with both rebbeim and friends — stand out the most. There was

On September 8, Sarah Hartman Women’s College of Touro welcomed women and girls from across the community for a beautiful and meaningful evening in the Hartman Library. The program began with Hataras Nedarim, followed by an inspiring shiur on Yemei Teshuvah led by Rabbi Moshe Revah, Rosh HaYeshiva of HTC, with additional reflections from Mrs. Kochava Yitzhak, Chair of the Department of Jewish Studies. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this uplifting evening in preparati

Graduating Year: 2002 Current Location: Cleveland, OH Tell us a little bit about your family: Married with 2 kids Profession: Pediatric Pulmonologist and Sleep Physician What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: A lot of the great memories are surrounding friends, especially how guys showed up at my door Shabbos morning after the chimney fiasco. They walked right in and felt comfortable just eating breakfast there. Some even stayed a couple weeks, and it

Graduating Year: 2012 Current Location: Neve Shamir, Israel Tell us a little bit about your family: Married with 3 kids Profession: CPA working at a financial startup that is using AI to help with taxes What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: I loved every part of the Yeshiva. We did a lot of fun things. I still keep up with Rabbi Schachter. I call Rabbi Weinberg as well. I was a dormer from Pittsburg and loved living in the dorms. I once lost $150 at B

Graduating Year: 2012 Current Location: Mitzpe Yericho, Israel Tell us a little bit about your family: Married with 4 kids Profession: I edit Seforim in English for a few publishers in Israel What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: My senior year, I got to be part of working on the yearbook and our senior trip. It was a great chance to develop closer relationships with many guys in my class, including those I hadn't had much to do with until then. I w

Graduating Year: 2012 Current Location: West Rogers Park, IL Profession: 4th Grade Rebbe at Arie Crown, and I also work at the Chesed Fund as their Data & Systems Coordinator. What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: I came to the Yeshiva from WITTS a few weeks into my sophomore year and was put into Rabbi Schechter’s class. My first day was a fast day and everyone was exhausted. Rabbi Schechter was basically doodling on the board because everyone was s

Graduating Year: 2012 Current Location: Boston, MA Profession: Scientist in Biotech What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: My favorite part was centered around the dorms. It was an incredible experience. The dormers were like my brothers. There was always something fun to do. I am still in touch with Rabbi Cardash who calls me twice a year, and every time I get that call, it makes my day. It is so nice that he cares so much about me and I really apprec