| February 26, 2025
Dear Alumni and Friends,
February has been an exciting month of learning in HTC's Beis Midrash, Kollel, Sarah Hartman Women's College of Touro and FYHS! Locally, our students have been making us proud, with FYHS students named finalists in the Young Jewish Innovators Challenge (YJIC) and kicking off the Pre-Pesach Chesed Trip Series at ChesedChicago. The Sarah Hartman Women's College enjoyed an engaging visit to the Museum of Science and Industry, and FYHS basketball had a standout month with multiple big wins, high energy, and strong school spirit.
Meanwhile, in Israel, Rosh HaYeshiva Emeritus Rav Avraham Friedman reconnected with alumni, bringing the warmth of HTC to those learning and living in Eretz Yisrael. The Sarah Hartman Women's College also hosted a beautiful Melava Malka at Ricotta, giving seminary students the chance to learn more about their future educational opportunities.
With Purim around the corner, HTC is gearing up for our annual Shalach Manos project! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who placed orders and supported HTC. Looking ahead, save the date for the HTC 3-on-3 Alumni Tournament and Family Fun Day on April 26-27! If you'd like to sponsor, contact Mordy Greenland at mgreenla2@touro.edu or (773) 664-6158.
Wishing you a joyful and meaningful Purim in the coming month!
Warm regards, Rabbi Shmuel L. Schuman CEO, HTC | | This monthly email newsletter is sponsored by: | | | GGM Associates, Inc. was established with a strong foundation and understanding of the healthcare industry's accounting and business operations. With decades of public and private accounting experience, GGM can help you grow your business and achieve your goals. Visit ggmcpas.com to learn more! | | Upcoming Programs and Events | | | | Celebrating Our Young Innovators: FYHS YJIC Finalists Shine at Evening of Innovation | | We are thrilled to congratulate our exceptional students for being named finalists in the prestigious Young Jewish Innovators Challenge (YJIC)! Benny Halpert, Ezra Trilisky, Ezzie Lebedinsky, Akiva Samberg, Aharon Zisook, Akiva Bereliani, and Doni Goldstein have spent the past several months honing their creativity, developing innovative solutions, and exploring cutting-edge biotech labs across Chicago.
Click here to read more | | | | FYHS Kicks Off Pre-Pesach Chesed Trip Series at ChesedChicago! | Earlier this month, FYHS kicked off a month of incredible chesed trips to ChesedChicago, where our students are rolling up their sleeves to help those in need ahead of Pesach. So far, our juniors, sophomores and freshman have all gotten involved, tackling various tasks to support the community—sorting, packing, organizing, and doing whatever was needed to ensure families can celebrate Pesach with dignity and joy. Stay tuned as more grades join in throughout February, making a real impact through hands-on chesed! | | | | Rosh HaYeshiva Emeritus Visits Alumni in Israel | Tjis month, Yeshiva alumni were excited to visit with Rosh HaYeshiva Emeritus, Rav Avraham Friedman at their many yeshivas in Israel. On Motzei Shabbos, February 15, recent alumni gathered for a Melava Malka in Yerushalayim with Rav Avraham Friedman. Thank you to everyone who joined in helping to make it an uplifting evening! | | | | Sarah Hartman Women's College Hosts Melava Malka at Ricotta for Seminary Students in Israel | On February 1st, Sarah Hartman Women's College of Touro hosted a fantastic Melava Malka at Ricotta in Yerushalayim, bringing together out-of-town and Midwest students for a night of great food, swag, and friendship! Seminary students enjoyed delicious food, warm camaraderie, and an inspiring presentation from Dr. Chani Tessler, the Dean of Sarah Hartman Women's College of Touro. The event was a perfect way to connect, unwind, and learn more about the incredible opportunities at the college. | | Recent Episodes of The Yeshiva Show | | | | Season 2, Episode 6 - Rabbis Levy Sheinfeld and Daniel Freund administrators par Excellence | This week on the show, Ami Strick and Shimon Greenland (FYHS '18) come down from Mt. Mesorah to offer some eitza to current students (05:10), and then we sit down with Rabbis Levy Sheinfeld and Daniel Freund (FYHS '97) to talk about the limudei kodesh and chol programs at FYHS. Plus a special announcement regarding the HTC102 dinner (55:45)! Happy Chanukah everyone! | | Our Students: Past and Present | | HTC is proud of our students, past and present! Take a look at this month's spotlighted student and alumnus. | | | Alumnus Name: Mayer Kovacs
Class: FYHS Class of 2002
Where do you live: Baltimore, Maryland
Tell us about your family: I'm married to Alissa and we have a 3 year old daughter Kayla
What is your profession: I am a Lawyer for the Department of Veterans Affairs
What is your favorite memory from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: It might sound cliché, but some of my favorite memories are from the Yeshiva-Academy games, Torah Bowl, the infamous chimney episode, and the mercury fiasco. I also have great memories of the Camp Chi Shabbaton, the ski trip, and so many other amazing moments. Honestly, the list could go on forever!
A lesson/takeaway from your time at FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: As an out-of-towner, it was easy to feel isolated, but the Yeshiva always made an effort to create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere, especially for us dormers. I created a lot of bonds with my fellow dormers because. The lesson was to be sensitive to the dormers' loneliness. I always appreciated being welcomed into local communities on off Shabboses
What advice do you have for current students: If I could give any advice to current students, it would be this: work hard and don't take the easy way out. The only way to truly grow—whether in Limudei Kodesh, Limudei Chol, or sports—is to put in the effort. When I first started high school, I tried to take shortcuts, but I learned quickly that hard work pays off. By the time I graduated, I had put in the effort and ended up getting into a great yeshiva after high school, KBY. | |  | | Student Name: Doni Goldstein Grade:9th Grade, Class of 2028
Shiur: Rabbi Zimmerman's Shiur
Favorite Class: Dr. Malik's Biology Class
What Career are you Interested in Pursuing: I want to become an Engineer.
Best memory at FYHS so far: So far, my best memory is beating Ida Crown in basketball!
Best part of the Yeshiva: My favorite parts of the Yeshiva are the ruach, the Torah learning, and that we have an awesome gym! | | | Divrei Torah from Alumni and Rebbeim | | | To Give and To Take By Rabbi Jeremy Bekritsky "And God spoke to Moshe, saying: 'Speak to Bnei Yisrael, and they shall take to Me a portion; from every man whose heart will motivate him, you shall take My portion.'" Shemos 25:1-2 | | | | For The Right Reasons By Rabbi Zvi Zimmerman
"Speak to Bnei Yisrael, and they shall take to Me a portion; from every man whose heart will motivate him, you shall take My portion." Shemos 25:2 | | | Our Alumni Serving in Israel | | Please have our alumni in your tefillos. Some of our past talmidim are currently in Gaza and up north fighting on behalf of Am Yisrael. | | Spotlight on Alumni Serving in the IDF | | | | |
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