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Attn College Seniors
Are you starting to think about what you will be doing next year? The Joel Daner Yachad Communal Fellowship offers you the chance to get deeply involved with Yachad as a paid, full time staff member. Whether you are interested in nonprofit work, special education, working with members, or are looking for a meaningful gap year between college and grad school, the Yachad fellowship could be an option for you. This position works full time in one of Yachad’s headquarters or regional offices for one full year, beginning in Sept. 2020.
Please contact me (FederA@ou.org) for more info.
Click here to become a Yachad Fellow
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Learn Torah b’Yachad
Looking for meaningful Jewish learning?
In just 15-30 minutes a week and in the comfort of your personal space, it is possible!
Yachad is thrilled to join thousands of people learning Torah through Partners in Torah. Whether you’re interested in informal teaching or learning collaboratively, Partners in Torah will thoughtfully set you up with a virtual 1:1 chavrusa (learning partner). We encourage people of all learning levels and of all abilities to join!
Click the link below to learn more and sign up!
Click here to Learn b’Yachad
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| Upcoming Events:
Feb. 21: Shabbaton Juniors & 8th grade class of Yavneh in Fairlawn, NJ
Feb. 21: Shabbaton with Junior Yachad & 8th grade class of MDS in the Upper West Side of NYC
Feb. 21: Shabbaton with Senior Yachad with the community in Kehillas Beis Yehuda in Monsey, NY
Feb. 21: Shabbaton with Rayim Yachad and the community in Great Neck, NY
Feb. 28: Shabbaton with Gesher Yachad at Stern College – Beren Campus
Feb. 28: Shabbaton with Gesher Yachad at Yeshiva University – Wilf Campus
Feb. 28: Shabbaton with Rayim Yachad and the community in Highland Park, NJ
March 6: Shabbaton with Junior Yachad & the Yeshivat Noam students in Teaneck, NJ
March 6: Shabbaton with Senior Yachad and the community in Young Israel of Staten Island, NY
Register for all Shabbatons via the Advisor Portal*: Yachad.org/Advisor-Profile
*Note, we have updated our registration process, using our new Advisor Portal. Please contact me with any difficulties. |
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Perspectives on Inclusion
Join us for an evening of Perspectives on Inclusion, featuring Rav Hershel Schachter and other speakers, including a Yachad member, an advisor who is a sibling of a Yachad member, and so much more!
Free Meat Dinner for all.
No RSVP required, come and bring a friend.
(There’s a rumor we’ll be giving out Yachad Onesie’s too at this event. I cannot confirm or deny this rumor.)
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| Upcoming Events:
March 13-14: Shabbaton in Lakeview on Parshas Ki Sisa with Rayim Yachad.
For more information on all events, please contact Heide Malka Markzon at markzonh@ou.org or (520) 991-5532. |
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| Upcoming Events:
March 27 – 28: Shabbaton in Boca Raton Synagogue!
FLIGHT NOTICE: We are looking for advisors to fly in to help support this Shabbaton, please visit Yachad.org/advisor-profile and apply directly.
For more information on all events, please contact Simone Broide or Avi Feder (FederA@ou.org). |
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Tuesdays With Yachad are going strong, check the flyer for dates and join us again soon!
This Tuesday – Purim Royal party!
Save The Date:
April 1: End Of Year Party!
For more info, contact Esther Beron, BeronE@ou.org
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Purim Party @ YULA
Join Yachad LA as we get filmed for a new promotional video!
Date: Tuesday, March 3rd
Time: 6 – 8 PM
Location: YULA Girls High School, 1619 South Robertson Blvd
Who: All Advisors (men & women), members, friends, etc. Come and bring a friend!
What: Costume Party, Carnival, Music & Dancing, Free Food and tons of Yachad fun.
Event is free for all. Looking forward to seeing you then!
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| Join us for a Shabbaton in Brandeis University on March 27 – 28.
Please contact Brittany Kurtz (KurtzB@ou.org) for more info. |
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| Special program:
Challah Bake with JLIC & Hillel! TODAY, Feb 27, 7 – 9pm @ the BAYT
Contact Ari Karon for more info: KaronA@ou.org
Regularly scheduled programming:
Mondays: Zumba Dance Class, 6:30 – 8 pm @ the BAYT. Pizza and salad dinner included.
Contact Ari Karon for more info: KaronA@ou.org
Thursdays: Cooking / Yoga Class, 7 – 8:30 pm @ Prosserman JCC. Men and women welcome!
Contact Ari Karon for more info: KaronA@ou.org
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Yachad Spotlight – Rachel Gilder
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Rachel Gilder is a student at Queens College and an Advisor for NY Yachad
 Avi Feder: What was your introduction to Yachad?
Rachel Gilder: From a very young age. My family hosted people every year for the Yachad Shabbaton and from then on I always knew I wanted to be an advisor.
Avi: Have you been part of Yachad outside of your local area?
Rachel: Yes I went to Cleveland last year for a shabbaton.
Avi: Have you ever run with Team Yachad?
Rachel: Yes, I ran the 5K in Israel and also the Jerusalem Marathon
Avi: What is something you are looking forward to in Yachad?
Rachel: G-d willing I will be able to be on the Rayim Riverdale shabbaton!
Avi: What is your favorite part of a Yachad program?
Rachel: I love talking to the members and just being with them! Hence why I go on the shabbatons.
Avi: Can you tell us about your personal highlight of Yachad involvement?
Rachel: The simchaton by far I think was my favorite!! I was able to meet many new people and that was when I got involved in Rayim Yachad…Its the best division!!
Avi: What is your favorite Shabbos food?
Rachel: I would say potato kugel.
Avi: What is your favorite Yachad swag item?
Rachel: I would say my gloves since I wear them all the time!
Avi: What’s a fun fact about you?
Rachel: Ummm Avi Feder was my NCSY advisor in grade 9 |
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Advisors WhatsApp Groups
Join Yachad Advisors WhatsApp groups for your local chapter.
Please click to join the group for the region which you are currently in:
NY / NJ Yachad
Chicago Yachad
New England Yachad
Los Angeles Yachad
Toronto Yachad
Be in touch with any questions, comments or just to say hi.
Best,
Avi F.
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Avi Feder
Director of Advisor Engagement
Office: 212-613-8105
Cell: 347-802-7112
Email: FederA@ou.org
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