Upcoming Events:

Late Start (10:55 am)

Nov. 17

Rosh Chodesh

Nov. 21

Thanksgiving Break

Nov. 27

Good & Welfare:

Engagements:

Yakirah Rosen (‘19) to Charlie Bendheim of Teaneck

Births:

Nathaniel & Ilana (Ridsberg ‘17) Diamond on the birth of a baby boy

Condolences to:

Josh Yablon on the passing of his beloved father, Asher Judah Yablon

Have you ever had something happen to you where you really feel Hashem's Hand?! Welcome to "HP MOMENT OF THE WEEK" where students have a chance to share something that happened to them during the week that was truly Hashgacha Pratis (HP).

The story begins with locker 509. My Beis class needed a place to keep our Haftorah Tanachs during the week, so we collectively decided to store them in that empty locker. For a while, the system worked perfectly—we would pick up our Tanachs before class and return them afterward. Everything ran smoothly…until two weeks ago, when we went to grab them for class and discovered they were gone.

Confused and panicked, we searched every locker in the school and rummaged through the Beit Midrash for any sign of our Tanachim. No luck. They had completely disappeared. Since we no longer had our own, we had to learn directly from Mrs. Dubkowski in class.

This past Wednesday morning, I saw Mrs. Dubkowski in the hallway and asked what we should do about the missing sefarim. She told me that if they weren’t found, we’d have to pay for new ones ourselves.

Later that afternoon, as I sat in the rotunda scrolling through the ArtScroll website—annoyed at the thought of having to buy a new sefer—I waited for Mrs. Dubkowski to come upstairs for class. Suddenly, I noticed something: our Haftorah books were stacked neatly in a pile on the table right next to me. I froze. How did they get there? How was this even possible?

I started asking Mrs. Dubkowski and the girls in my class if anyone had found and brought up the sefarim, but no one had any idea. One of my friends even mentioned that she’d been sitting at that same table during her free period earlier in the day and that the sefarim definitely hadn’t been there then.

It truly felt like a miracle from Hashem that they “just happened” to appear there. My class screamed with joy upon this momentous occasion; we couldn’t stop talking about how unbelievable it was and how it could only have come from Hashem. It was such an incredible, uplifting moment that left me feeling deeply inspired and connected to Him.

Good Shabbos,

Lauren Schebovitz ('26)



Why KYHS? Come See for Yourself!

KYHS Hosts Their Annual Open House for the 2026-2027 School Year

Graphic by Matan Aghion ('29)

This past Sunday, Katz Yeshiva High School was buzzing with excitement as we opened our doors to prospective future students and their families for our annual Open House. From the moment guests arrived, the atmosphere was electric—music playing, students dancing, and our student ambassadors greeting everyone with huge smiles. We couldn’t wait to show off the school we’re so proud of.

The afternoon began with a heartfelt speech from our Head of School, Dr. Raab, who spoke about what makes KYHS truly special: helping every student grow not just academically, but personally and spiritually too. After that, visitors got to experience “mini-classes” led by our teachers and department chairs, gaining a real feel for how engaging and interactive learning is here.

Throughout the day, the halls were filled with laughter, conversation, and connection. One of the most memorable moments was the senior panel, where a few of our seniors shared how KYHS has helped them become confident leaders and thoughtful young adults.

Before the day wrapped up in the Beit Midrash with inspiring videos that captured the spirit of KYHS, guests were treated to an amazing spread of snacks—candy, fruit, hot pretzels, popcorn, drinks, and fresh veggies.

As prospective students left with Katz swag in hand, one thing was obvious: our school’s ruach, warmth, and sense of community are truly one of a kind.

Article by Emma Harow ('27)

The Yachad Leadership Shabbaton

KYHS Students Participate in Yachad's Annual and National Shabbaton

Graphic by Blimi Farkas ('26)

Every year, Yachad, an international organization dedicated to enhancing opportunities for Jewish individuals with developmental disabilities, hosts its annual Leadership Shabbaton. Schools all around the country unite b’yachad to participate in a Shabbos filled with inspiration, growth, and leadership. This year, several KYHS students, students from other high schools, and our Florida Yachad members flew to Connecticut to be part of this unforgettable experience.

Our journey began by waking up at 4am on Friday morning to catch a 7am flight. Despite the early hour, the energy was high and the long line for security was filled with smiles and laughter. After a spontaneous “airport minyan” with our Chasidic brothers, who helped make the minyan, we boarded the plane, eager for another three hours of sleep before being part of a shabbaton full of energy and ruach.

From the moment we got to the hotel, we all felt the uniqueness, warmth, and inclusivity that define Yachad. As we were welcomed with waving arms, smiles, and music, we all recognized we were part of a shabbaton that was different from any other. From seeing old friends to meeting new ones, what was special was that everyone who was there was there for the right reasons: to grow, smile, make others feel seen, embrace inclusivity, and to just be their authentic self.

Kabbalat Shabbat was no doubt one of the most “electric” parts of the Shabbos. Despite it being the beginning of the weekend, where we were all still virtual strangers, everyone came together, hand in hand, no matter their differences. It was a true reminder that at Yachad, everyone belongs. Akiva Lanner (‘26) reflects that, “even though I went into the shabbaton knowing barely anyone, it didn't matter. Someone just grabbed my hand to dance with me as if I have known him for my entire life. At that moment I finally realized what's so special about Yachad and why Avi Harris (‘26) hasn't stopped talking about Yad B’Yad since two summers ago.”

Throughout the shabbaton, we attended several sessions and heard many speakers about how to be a leader and how we can use our individual strengths to lead in our unique ways – which is a lesson I will never forget.

One of the most profound speeches came from Lavi Greenspan who, despite becoming fully blind in his mid 20s, still has the highest level of emunah and bitachon in Hashem. He instilled in us that being blind has taught him to be thankful for the little things in life that matter and to never take anything for granted.

As someone who has been very involved in Yachad over the last two years, going to this shabbaton also reminded me why I continue to be involved in this incredible organization. Yachad creates a place where everyone feels included, where it is cool to be kind, where everyone smiles, where you can do something silly and no one judges you for it, where everyone is eager to make new friends, where everyone pushes each other to be a better version of themselves, where you can just be you, and lastly, where everyone embraces and finds strength in their differences.

This is why Yachad means so much to me.

A Yachad shabbaton like this is not just a weekend; it changes how you view life moving forwards and empowers you to spread these values wherever you go.

Article by Avi Harris ('26)

KYHS Soccer Is Back!

Graphic by Netanel Asher ('28)

We are underway. Another thrilling season of Katz Yeshiva High School Boys Varsity soccer has begun. With players ranging from 9th-12th grades, team members have an amazing opportunity to make new friends while playing the sport they love.

We played the season opener on Tuesday, but came away with a 4-3 loss. Sophomore phenom, Daniel Frisch (‘28), scored all three goals, two of which were penalty kicks. Senior captain and former team MVP, Avi (Plum) Bloom (‘26), exclaimed in the post-game huddle, “even though we lost, we played as a team and fought until the final whistle!” Although we lost the first game, the grit and hustle that the team demonstrated throughout the 80 minutes shows us how successful our season will be. As number-one-ranked Storm soccer fan senior Gabriel Cohen (‘26) put it, “behold, this game doth foretell a season long and bright to come.” I believe Gabriel put it perfectly.

The start of every season is meant to teach us what our strengths and weaknesses are, so we can improve as a team. Hopefully, we will only win as the season progresses. Stay tuned and remember, GO STORM!! 🌪️⛈️🌪️⛈️!

Article by Akiva Lanner ('26)