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Spotlight on Jeremy Goldfeder (FYHS '91)
Graduating Year: 1991 Current Location: Hewlett, NY Profession: Caterer and Event Planner Tell us a little bit about your family: Married with 3 Triplet Boys. What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: I had some great rebbeim, including Rabbi Rand and Rabbi Polstein. I also had Rabbi Schwartz who I maintained a long lasting relationship with, he has unfortunately passed away. Mr. Peterson was great and really cared about making sure we would know our Am
Josh Kanter
Feb 232 min read


Spotlight on DJ Shabat (FYHS '97)
Graduating Year: 2003 Current Location: Chicago, IL Profession: I work at Upward Community Chicago as a Therapist. I’m proud to say that I have been sober for over 10 years and aim to help the community with addiction. Tell us a little bit about your family: Married with one son. What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: The first night that I met Moose was memorable and he was my best friend. I loved hanging out with him and Patti in the kitchen when h
Josh Kanter
Feb 232 min read


Spotlight on Itzik (Ari) Rabinovitz (FYHS '73)
Graduating Year: 1973 Current Location: Rechovot, Israel Profession: I hold a degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Illinois. After completing my studies, I made Aliyah to Israel. Since then, I have worked within Israel’s defense ecosystem, including six years in the Israeli Air Force and positions with nearly every major Israeli defense company. Over the years, I have been involved in business development for Israeli defense industries, helping bring advanc
Josh Kanter
Feb 234 min read


Spotlight on Noam Lipshitz (FYHS '99)
Graduating Year: 2003 Current Location: Boca Raton, Florida. We also recently spent two years living in Ramat Bet Shemesh and hope to return soon iy”H Profession: Tax partner with Greenberg Traurig. My expertise is in corporate and partnership tax and structuring of mergers and acquisitions Tell us a little bit about your family: Married to Alexandra with 6 daughters (Leeba, Talia, Mia, Nava, Reena and Ayelet) and one son (Baruch) What is your favorite memory/(memories) fr
Josh Kanter
Feb 41 min read


Spotlight on Jeremy Donath (FYHS '03)
Graduating Year: 2003 Current Location: Fairlawn, NJ Profession: Rabbi of a Shul in Fairlawn and a high school rebbe at Maayanot Tell us a little bit about your family: Married with 4 kids What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: We had such a wholesome experience where guys loved learning and sports. That was such a healthy place for me. Being a dormer wasn't lonely but a good, positive experience. Guys wanted to play ball and learn. I developed my best
Josh Kanter
Feb 42 min read


Spotlight on Dovid Freund (FYHS '03)
Graduating Year: 2003 Current Location: Toms River, NJ Profession: Director of Analytics for a Pharmaceutical company Tell us a little bit about your family: Married with 4 boys and 1 girl What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: I was lucky enough to be in the dorm. Joking around in the dorms, Friday night onegs. My class built a strong bond, and we have daily Whatsapps going around. Such great camaraderie. The warmth of the rebbeim also was so special.
Josh Kanter
Feb 41 min read


Spotlight on Mordy Rosby (FYHS '98)
Graduating Year: 1998 Current Location: Bet Shemesh Profession: Volunteering in a hospital where I'm a patient. I have been fighting a debilitating illness for many years, so I try to help, encourage, and advocate for the rights of others fighting as well. Tell us a little bit about your family: Married with 3 boys What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: We were the first class with Rabbi Cardash. He was my 9th grade rebbe. It was a fun year. He actual
Josh Kanter
Feb 41 min read


Spotlight on Ezra Genauer (FYHS '92)
Graduating Year: 1992 Current Location: Atlanta (originally from Seattle) Profession: Manage a portfolio of shopping centers in Washington state Tell us a little bit about your family: Married with 5 kids What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: I always enjoyed the softball league. I always looked forward to it. I also got to be the yearbook editor my senior year. The Purim shpiel and shtick were really fun. We had a small class, and this was before the
Josh Kanter
Jan 201 min read


Spotlight on Eric Schubert (FYHS '95)
Graduating Year: 1995 Current Location: Memphis TN Profession: I have been doing Salesforce.com administration for the last 20 years. Tell us a little bit about your family: I am married to Charna. We have three children. Jason, 22, got married to Sarit last year. He is graduating from Yeshiva University in January. Becky is 19 and will be attending Yeshiva University starting in January. Our youngest, Benjy, is 14 and is a freshman in high school here in Memphis. What is
Josh Kanter
Jan 202 min read


Spotlight on Yonatan (Yoni) Kohn (FYHS '98)
Graduating Year: 1998 Current Location: Yad Binyamin Profession: I'm on the English team of Tzurba M'Rabanan, a series of halacha books used in schools and shuls around the world. I also recently completed my Doctorate on the Rashbatz (1361-1444). Tell us a little bit about your family: I’m married with 7 kids What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: So many great memories and moments. I remember the competition around a “Jeopardy”-themed review in Rabbi
Josh Kanter
Jan 201 min read


Spotlight on Gideon Garland (FYHS '94)
Graduating Year: 1994 Current Location: Jerusalem Profession: I'm a machinist, and I do mechanical support for a hi-tech company in Jerusalem. We develop and manufacture high-powered lasers. Tell us a little bit about your family: Married with two daughters and a stepson What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: I loved the experience and would happily repeat it. I still identify as being a Skokie alumnus. I loved making friends and being in a frum envi
Josh Kanter
Jan 201 min read


Spotlight on Ozer Katz (FYHS '97)
Graduating Year: 1997 Current Location: Bet Shemesh Profession: Head of Telecom Operations at RakutenViber Tell us a little bit about your family: Married with 5 kids What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: Chagim in the Yeshiva, especially Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, and Simchas Torah. Being there in the Beis Midrash with the entire Yeshiva was an uplifting experience. I always looked forward to that. I also loved playing football with Rabbi Ginsparg. W
Josh Kanter
Jan 202 min read


Spotlight on Eliyahu Prero (FYHS '98)
Graduating Year: 1998 Current Location: Monsey, NY Profession: I’m currently a lawyer and a mohel. I was a rebbe for many years and then started practicing law a few years ago. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Seton Hall. I have my own firm where I practice municipal work, corporate, and commercial litigation. Tell us a little bit about your family: Married with 8 kids What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: Davening Yom Kippur with Rabbi Isenberg. Man
Josh Kanter
Jan 201 min read


Spotlight on Moshe Altman (FYHS '98)
Graduating Year: 1998 Current Location: Neve Yaakov, Yerushalyim Profession: I work at Yeshivas Beis Yisroel and learn in kollel in the afternoon. Tell us a little bit about your family: I am married to my wife Michal, a native Chicagoan. We have 11 kids that keep busy: Shlomo (22), Tova (20), Akiva(17), Yehoshua (15), Dovid (15) Elchanan (13), Elisheva, (11), Yosef Shalom (8), Yonatan (6), Batya (3), Yaakov (1) What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz:
Josh Kanter
Jan 201 min read


Spotlight on Pinchas Wolman (FYHS '97)
Graduating Year: 1997 Current Location: Teaneck, NJ Profession: I'm a personal trainer for over 20 years. Tell us a little bit about your family: Married with 3 kids What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: I loved that being a dormer. I had the autonomy to go out to the mall and live a normal life. It was cool to be in Yeshiva but be able to go see a movie (I remember seeing The Mask my Freshman year in theaters!). The rabbis were the heart and soul o
Josh Kanter
Jan 202 min read


Spotlight on Jason Appleson (FYHS '03)
Graduating Year: 2003 Current Location: Springfield, NJ Profession: Finance working at Prudential Tell us a little bit about your family: Married with 3 kids What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: I had 5+ boys at my house during the mercury spill. The interaction with the rebbeim was very warm. I was very close with Rabbi Schachter, he married my wife and me. I was close with Rabbi Polstein through my many years working at Kayitz. I came from Cincin
Josh Kanter
Jan 201 min read


Spotlight on Jon Zahtz (FYHS '98)
Graduating Year: 1998 Current Location: Bet Shemesh Profession: I previously worked in the United States on radar systems for fighter jets. Today, I work in Israel as a Software Engineer at Synamedia (formerly Cisco). Tell us a little bit about your family: I am married and the father of four children. What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: One of my memories was the Torah Bowl. It made Torah learning fun and engaging, and it was a wonderful initiativ
Josh Kanter
Jan 201 min read


Spotlight on Mitch Appleson (FYHS '99)
Graduating Year: 1999 Current Location: Philadelphia, PA Profession: I work in healthcare administration. I'm currently working as the COO for a non-profit that helps people with FTD, Frontotemporal. Dementia Tell us a little bit about your family: Married with 3 kids What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: I got very close to my classmates throughout high school. I lived in the dorms and built some important bonds. When the chimney strike happened, th
Josh Kanter
Jan 201 min read


Spotlight on Max Silva (FYHS '99)
Graduating Year: 1999 Current Location: Cedarhurst, NY Profession: Police Officer in NYC Tell us a little bit about your family: Married with 5 girls What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: My favorite rabbis were Rabbi Cardash, Rabbi Haskell, and Rabbi Rand. I loved all the sports at the Yeshiva, like basketball and softball. I actually learned about softball at Skokie. The lightning strike was a huge memorable event. I loved staying at friends. I sta
Josh Kanter
Jan 201 min read


Spotlight on Avi Kamionski (FYHS '98)
Graduating Year: 1998 Current Location: Ramat Beit Shemesh Profession: I run the Nathan & Kamionski law firm with 30 attorneys under us. We do litigation and have offices in a few states. We also do back office support for law firms. That company is run out of Israel. Tell us a little bit about your family: Married to Rachel with 6 children, 5 boys and 1 girl. My oldest is married. What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: Being in the dorms was awesome
Josh Kanter
Jan 202 min read
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