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From the desk of NCSY Alumni Director - Rabbi Dave Felsenthal
I have just returned from the OU Convention in Jerusalem, I wanted to share with you some of my recent experiences there. The OU Convention was an exciting, whirlwind event with incredible speakers from all areas of religious and political life. The convention also afforded me the opportunity to experience first hand the wonderful programming the OU Israel Center offers. I visited a public school in Tiberias named Nofrim where the OU Israel Center runs wonderful Jewish informal education for the entire school similar to our public school clubs in North America. When our group walked into the school we were greeted by an ovation from the appreciative students and staff.
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D'VAR TORAH
D'var Torah By An ALUMNUS
"Angels and Agents"
By: Rabbi Berel Wein
 In this weeks parsha, our father Yaakov, fresh from his successful escape from Lavan, prepares to encounter his brother and sworn enemy, Eisav. He sends malachim to deal with Eisav before he will actually meet with him face to face. The word malachim signifies two different meanings.
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Alumni Events
Late Breaking News: Howie Kahn to Play at Ben Zakkai Reception this Sunday!!
 Howie Kahn played in every single NCSY region during the 60’s and was THE NCSY BAND of that generation. After he wowed 600 attending the NCSY Alumni Melave Malka last Motzei Shabbat in Jerusalem he is playing the Golden Oldies from NCSY Shabbatonim once again this Sunday night. To be transported back in time by one of the best make your reservation asap! For more information, click here.
NCSY Alumni Reunion
600 Gather for NCSY Alumni Reunion Melave Malka in Jerusalem
We had 149 reservations, set up the ball room for 300 thinking it might look empty and were blown away by the awesome response as 600 attended the Alumni Reunion Melave Malka. Phil Chernofsky and Isabelle Novak shared their NCSY stories, Rabbi Burg gave a kumsitz story as a small crowd sat on the floor by his feet and hundreds of old friends reacquainted over blintzes, crepes and make your own ice cream Sundays. But, by far the highlight was the rocking performances by NCSY legends Howie Kahn (60’s) Alan Freishtat (70’s) and Lenny Solomon (80’s). There was both lively dancing and arm in arm havdallah style, and when Lenny finished with Hit Me – I knew I was back in high school all over again! Thank you to Lenny Solomon and Sara Beth and Rabbi Ari Solomont for putting together an evening that will keep us warm all winter long. I hope to see many more of you this Februray 16-18 in New Jersey featuring the reunion of Ruach revival!
To see more pictures click here.
NCSY News
A PERFECT CHANUKAH GIFT: NCSY ANNOUNCES EXCITING SUMMER 2007 PROGRAMMING FOR TEENS IN NORTH AMERICA
As Chanukah approaches, a perfect gift is registration in one of the Orthodox Union NCSY’s summer programs for 2007. Once again in 2007, NCSY will have a jam-packed summer season.
An early-bird discount of $150 is available right up until December 15, the day Chanukah begins. “Parents should act fast to register their children,” said David Cutler, NCSY Director of Summer Programs.
For more information, click here.
Picture This!
Can Your Regional Director Do This?
From the National NCSY web sites come these NCSY videos that must be seen to be well seen!
Video: Long Island NCSY asks
Can Your Regional Director Do This?
The National Director Can!
Alumni Announcements
Engagements
- Jon Pulitzer (New York and West Coast) and Deena (West Coast)
Weddings
- Lindsay Shessel (Canada) to Elie Kochman
Births
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Jenny (Siegel) (Southern) and Andy Kravetz on the birth of a baby boy Binyomin Eitan
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Rabbi and Mrs. Rebo Rabinowitz (Canada) on the birth of a baby boy Azaria
- Riki and Mikey Stopnicki (Canada) on the birth of a baby girl Maayan.
- Rabbi Daniel Korobkin (Director, West Coast Community and Synagogue Services) and his wife Karen on the birth of a baby boy Yirmiyahu Yitzchak
Condolences
- To the family of NY NCSY Alum Lucy Sternberg Haller. Shiva is at 22 Underwood in Monsey, NY
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