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Alumni night in Israel
On the Tuesday night after Rosh Hashana, over 40 YSMZ alumni living in Israel joined the Yeshiva for an evening of Torah, Shmoozing, and delicious food (of course). Each Alumnus was paired off with a pair of current Mevaseret Talmidim for a chaburah session. After the session, all the alumni were addressed by Rosh Yeshiva, Rav Shimon Isaacson, followed by an engaging shiur from Rav Yedidya Berzon.
 | | Tal Goldberg, Robbie Strazynski, Pinchas Pollack, Avi Elbaz, and Ezra Himmel. |
 | | Shimi Weiss, Josh Richton, Gedalia Goldstein, Ozer Katz, Avi Eisenman, Eytan Drelich, and Nechemia Aronoff. |
 | | Alum, Max Rabin originally from L.A., with current Talmidim Jonny Berger and BJ Ibgui, also from L.A. |
 | | Alum, Rav Asher Vogel, learning with Tzvi Teitelbaum and Yonatan Griboff. In the background, Alum, Yechiya Berzon learning with Phil Katz and Michael Belote. |
 | | Rav Shimon Isaacson with Alum, Rabbi Tuly Weisz, and current Talmidim Alex Weiner, and Matt Reichel. |
 | | Rav Shimon Isaacson giving Divrei Bracha. |
 | | Rav Yedidya Berzon delivering the shiur, which was also broadcast live as part of the weekly "Conference Call Shiur". |
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Aliyah to Ginot Shomron
The Yishuv of Ginot Shomron, bordering Karnei Shomron and Neve Aliza was established in 1984.
Ginot Shomron, just a 20 minute drive east of Tel Aviv has stunning views and over 850 families. It is no coincidence that 5 of these families are Alumni of YSMZ! Ginot, as it is commonly referred, is a "very friendly, American Style community with a very good and wide selection of education. We also have a very nice Mevaseret family already here" exclaims YSMZ Alum, Avigdor Fuld.
YSMZ is extremely proud of its Alumni who have made Aliyah with their families. There is an extra sense of pride for those who choose to live in the Yishuvim staking our claim to our land against enemies sworn to destroy us. As Ginot resident and YSMZ alum Yishai Mendelsohn emphatically declared "I like guns, so it was either Ginot or Texas." One thing all 5 alumni have in common are the smiles on their faces, they are all thrilled about the priviledge of living in Israel and invite all fellow alumni to come visit and spend a Shabbat in Ginot with their families.  | | YSMZ Alumni who live in Ginot Shmoron joined us for the "Alumni in Israel Night". Pictured from Left: Robbie Strazynski, Avigdor Fuld, Shimi Weiss, and Pinchas Pollack. (Not Shown: Yishai Mendelsohn, whose wife has a baby girl that same evening!) |
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Alumni Rabbonim
Some of our esteemed alumni have recently received positions as community Rabbis. We are thrilled to see their success and choice of professions. We feature some of them in this section.
Rabbi Asher klein -D.A.T. Minyan on Denver
After learning in Mevaseret, Rabbi Klein pursued a degree in accounting and rabbinical ordination from Yeshiva University. He taught Judaic studies in the Moriah School in Englewood, NJ, and in Manhattan Day School. Afterwards, he assumed a position as assistant rabbi at Congregation AABJ&D in West Orange, NJ, where he helped found "West Orange Encounters," an adult education program geared toward engaging Jews with limited Judaic background.
Rabbi Klein says that "the first time he visited Denver, we were overwhelmed by the warmth of the DAT Minyan community and the level of engagement and excitement over the opportunity to grow and strengthen the modern Orthodox and wider Jewish community in Denver.
Rabbi Klein is married to Dr. Jessica Klein, DDS. They have three children, Eli, Dani and Sruli.
He has a passion for music and plays a number of instruments.
Rabbi Nachi Klein- Young Israel of Northridge, California
 | | Rabbi Nachi Klein at last year's Mevaseret Kollel Alumni Reunion, pictured with Rabbi's Yoav Druyan, Binyamin Beiser, Lavey Freedman, Yirmi Berzon, Yedidya Berzon, Shalom Itskowitz, Asher Vogel, Avraham Willig, and Chanoch Davidman. |
Rabbi Yoni Gross-Congregation Beth Hamedrosh-Wynnewood, Pennsylvania
Rabbi Gross previously served as the Rabbi of the Young Israel of Phoenix. During his two and a half years in Phoenix, the shul nearly tripled its membership and became both a programming center for the Greater Phoenix Community and a welcoming home for all Jews.
Prior to his position in Phoenix, Rabbi Gross acted as the Senior Rabbinic Intern at the Riverdale Jewish Center under the guidance of Rabbi Jonathan Rosenblatt. He completed special study in the area of Taharas HaMishpacha, the laws of family purity, through The Puah Institute for Medicine & Fertility in Accordance with Halacha. Rabbi Gross also interned as a chaplain at the Zicklin Hospice in Riverdale, dealing with end of life issues both halachicly as well as pastorally.
A native of Queens, New York, Rabbi Gross was educated through the Yeshiva Day School system, attended Mevaseret, Yeshiva University High School and College, and received rabbinic ordination from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS). While a student at RIETS, he studied under Rav Herschel Schachter, Rav Mordechai Willig and Rav Zvi Sobolofsky.
Rabbi Dovid Asher
Rabbi, Keneseth Beth Israel
Richmond, Virginia
After Dovid studied for 2 years in Yeshivat Shaarei Mevaseret Tzion, he then returned to Yeshiva University where he received a B.S. in psychology with a minor in business. He then completed Smicha in RIETS. Rav Dovid told us that Rabbi life is hard but good. Some highlights include being a Sandek for his Mispallelim's Britot. He feels uplifted as he gets to hold a beautiful baby boy and make an important connection to a family who has had little interaction with Torah Judaism. Rav Asher also had the oppurtunity to share the pulpit for a speech by his famous and esteemed congregant, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor. Rav Asher has represented Torah Judaism on a number of panels with other religious figures discussing many issues, including the question of whether we subjugate women. Some of the challenges Rav Asher faces include dealing with the weight of a community on his shoulders and trying to "know everything you have to know when you have to know it." He also has to figure out a way to find time to relax. |
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Alumni Shabbaton with Rav Mordechai Burg in Queens.
More than 35 Alumni joined Rav Mordechai Burg for a Shabbaton in Congregation Etz Chaim in Kew Gardens Hills, Queens. The Ruach, singing and Divrei Torah brought back our Alumni to their memories of their time in Mevaseret. Our alumni joined the members of the Shul for a moving and inspiring Seudat Shlishit, where Rav Burg gave a beautiful Dvar Torah.
Thank you to Rabbi Rosenberg and the entire Congregation Etz Chaim for their warm hospitality over the entire Shabbat. Much thanks to Avromy Elberger,Shai Kopitnikoff and Michael Goldman for all their efforts in setting up the Shabbaton.
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Dr. Benjamin Massouda Alumni Shiur
Rav Yedidya's Weekly Alumni Shiur is continuing!
Please Register!
Please sign up for Rav Yedidya's Alumni 'conference call shiur.' The shiurim usually take place on Wednesdays, at 11:30 am EST. Call in and join us for a fun chance to reconnect with old friends from around the world...and some great Torah from Mevaseret! Have something great to say at your Shabbat table and join over 40 of your friends who have already signed up for the shiur they're describing as: '...A revolutionary idea! I'm walking around all day on such a high.' 'What a treat to hear my Rebbe's torah in the middle of the week! Thanks so much for...mak(ing) this happen.' 'I am copying a number of friends from YSMZ -and beyond- in the hope that they will consider joining the next call!' 'Thanks so much for putting together the .. shiur with Rav Yedidya. It was a pleasure to feel like I was back in Yeshiva again.' Email zivaglanz@gmail.com for the access number and passcode information. Looking forward to seeing you there! The alumni shiur has now been dedicated in loving memory of Dr. Benjamin Massouda o"h A great doctor, community leader, and loving grandfather of three of our alumni by Rachel and Jona Rechnitz and family Thank you Jona and Rachel and thank you to all of the alumni who are making this group so special! |
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Mazal Tov's
Mazal Tov to Avi and Elisheva Elbaz upon the birth of a girl!
Mazal Tov to Dovid Green upon his engagement to Amy Pollack!
Mazal Tov to Zev and Michal Goldberg upon the birth of a baby boy!
Mazal Tov to the proud uncle, Yehuda Safier!
Mazal Tov to Yosef Singer upon his engagement to Yuli Adler!
Mazal Tov to Aaron and Malka Simkovich upon the birth of a girl!
Mazal Tov to Dan Kfare upon his engagement to Renat Maryles!
Mazal Tov to Sean "St. Louis" Hirschorn upon his engagement to Tara Ratz!
Mazal Tov to Yishai and Bellischa Mendelsohn upon the birth of a baby girl!
Mazal Tov to Rav Asher and Tova Vogel upon the birth of Nechama!
Mazal Tov to Rafi Muller upon his engagement to Tova Sackett!
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Alumni Events
Rav Shimon Isaacson in Yeshiva University
Rav Isaacson visited Yeshiva University and spent some time Shmoozing with and being
Mechazek our Alumni.
 | | Rav Isaacson with Daniel Zelkowitz, Josh Hanau, Ilan Davidovics, Josh Schulz, Sammy Schaechter, Amir Hemmat, Shalom Zharnest, Avi J. Schwartz, Akiva Leidner, Hillel Katz, and Yossi Buchsbaum. |
Rav Doniel Steinherz in the U.S.
 | | Rav Steinherz with Chagi Chessir, Zack Rimberg, Alex Olenick, Justin Zayat, Dani Secemski, Ben Bordach, Ryan Small, Ari Cohen, and Yoni Kranzler. |
 | | Rav Steinherz with Avi Miodownik, Alex Burstein, Eli Kahan, and Yossi Buchsbaum. |
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Your Smachot are our Smachot. Whether it is the birth of a baby, engagement or job promotion, please make sure to share your good news with us.
We are extremely interested in employment opportunities that might be available for other alumni. If you know of any openings in your area, please let us know so that we can post it in our next newsletter.
Sincerely,
Rav Lavey Freedman
Sgan Mashgiach
Director of Alumni Relations
Yeshiva Sha'arei Mevaseret Zion
212-444-9057
052-613-6591
mevaseretalumni@gmail.com
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