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February 2, 2026 Dear Alumni and Friends, What an unforgettable month it's been at HTC! Earlier this January, we gathered for our HTC103 Gala, a beautiful celebration of our Yeshiva's past, present, and future. Thank you to the hundreds of alumni, parents, friends, and supporters who joined us in honoring Rabbi & Mrs. Yosef and Bracha Polstein, Mr. & Mrs. Michael and Tova Perl, and Mrs. Rita Lipshitz—each of whom has made an indelible impact on our community and Klal Yisrael. The energy from the Gala continues to carry us forward into the second half of the school year, as our talmidim and students return to their learning with renewed focus and excitement. With Purim right around the corner, our Shalach Manos Project is now live! Visit purim.htc.edu to order. Read on for more news, photos, and highlights from across our divisions—and stay tuned for upcoming alumni events and community programming! Warm regards,  Rabbi Shmuel L. Schuman CEO, HTC HTC News 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 Events Order Shalach Manos HTC News Check out HTC's alumni website for more exciting news, pictures, events, and more! HTC Celebrates 103 Years at Annual Gala! Thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable HTC103 Gala! Mazel Tov to our Honorees: * Rabbi Yosef & Bracha Polstein – Lifetime Marbitz Torah & Yeshivas HaKayitz Legacy Award * Michael & Tova Perl – Distinguished Parents Award * Mrs. Rita Lipshitz – Leadership Tribute More from our HTC103 Gala Powerful Tefillah Yom Iyun at FYHS In mid-January, FYHS held a powerful and inspiring Tefillah Yom Iyun, giving our talmidim the opportunity to pause, reflect, and reconnect to the meaning of davening. The day opened with Rabbi Liebtag's thoughtful presentation on the state of our tefillah, a conversation that set the tone for a meaningful morning of growth and self-reflection... Read more Yasher Koach to our Shnayim Mikra Challenge Winners! On January 14, close to 40 FYHS students were treated to dinner and a Bulls game recognzing their accomplishment in our Shnyaim Mikra Campaign. Each week throughout Sefer Bereishis, they not only learned through a few aliyos with Chumash and Rashi but also took a Bechinah on Sunday morning. Yasher Koach! More HTC News Our Alumni and Students HTC is proud of our students, past and present! Take a look at this month's spotlighted alumni. Alumnus Name: Avraham Goldberg Graduating Year: 1995 Current Location: West Hempstead, NY Profession: I'm an attorney handling personal injury and a variety of civil litigation matters.  In 2019, I had the privilege of being admitted to the bar at the Supreme Court of the United States! Tell us a little bit about your family:  I'm married and have a son who is a lone soldier in the IDF.  I also have two stepdaughters - one in high school and one in college. And of course, we have two cats. What is your favorite memory/(memories) from FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: Academically, I loved Mr. Hein's Biology class. I also loved Rabbi Segal's class and even visited him in Israel recently. I also went to Lakewood and saw Rabbi Weiss. I still feel connected to the Rebbeim. I also have fond memories of decorating the school for Purim and sledding on the lunchroom trays in the winter. Please share a lesson/takeaway from your time at FYHS/HTC/Kayitz: I can't point to one moment, but I know the 4 years I spent in the Yeshiva helped shape me into who I am today. I did note that the way Rabbi Segal treats his students was special. He takes time to listen to questions and answer them. His teaching style was collaborative and not adversarial. It wasn't teacher vs. student but rather teacher with student. Advice for current students: Take a deep breath, slow down, and get perspective on where you are now, as it will seem later on. Put yourself in your shoes in 20-30 years and appreciate these times now.  Of course, that's easier said than done. Student Name: Aharon Zisook   Grade: 10th Grade, Class of '28 Shiur: Rabbi Babad's Shiur Favorite Class: Mr. Verdageur's US History Class What Career are you Interested in pursuing: I'm still figuring it out Best memory at FYHS so far: Going to play in the Columbus Baseball Tournament Best Part of the Yeshiva: The ruach! More Alumni Spotlights Divrei Torah from Alumni and Rebbeim Proactive Advocacy By Rabbi Dovy Reich "וַיִשְׁמַע יִתְר" – "And Yisro heard." What was the particular report which Yisro heard so that he came? It was the division of the Red Sea and the war with Amalek (cf. Mechilta d'Rabbi Yishmael 18:1:1; Zevachim 116a).?" Read More What's Mine is Mine - What's Yours is Yours By Rabbi Moshe Revah n this week's parashah we have the Aseres HaDibros. The final commandment of the Aseres HaDibros is "לֹא תַחְמֹד" – "You shall not covet". The Ibn Ezra famously asks how it is possible to demand that of a human, for coveting is a natural feeling, and if one desires something, how is he supposed to not desire it? . Read More More Divrei Torah Are You Following HTC? Check Out Our Updated Brochures! HTC Beis Midrash and Men's College Brochure HTC Flex College Brochure Sarah Hartman Women's College of Touro Brochure Fasman Yeshiva High School Brochure Yeshivas HaKayitz 2025 Brochure Support HTC  Hebrew Theological College is a member of Touro University and a partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community If you wish to update your contact information, please send a quick email here.

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