Alumni Around the World

Just across the river from New York, Northern NJ is one of 's strongest alumni communities with thousands of alumni in numerous shuls, day schools and neighborhoods interacting on a daily basis.To get involved with regional programming in Northern NJ or help organize social and professional networking opportunities and explore more ways to strengthen the Ambassador Network, please contact Dina Burcat, director of alumni affairs, at burcat@yu.edu, or contact the Regional Council—Bergen County members below using the online Alumni Directory.

Regional Council—Northern NJ

• Emanuel Adler '76YC
• Shalom Baum '88YC
• Joseph Bodner '82YC
• Daniel Brody '96YC
• Sheldon Chanales '76YC
• Aaron Dobrinsky '85YC
• Heidi Fuchs
• Amy Gibber '96S
• Daniel Gibber '96SB
• Esther Glass '65S
• Leonard Glass '64YC
• Ora Kornbluth '89S
• Laizer Kornwasser '92S
• Josh Kramer '01YC
• Heidi Kuperman '94W
• Seth Landa '82YC
• Ezra Lightman '95SB
• Suzy Schwartz '84S
• Elysia Stein '04S
• Aaron Stiefel '78YC

Long Island represents one of the largest and most vibrant communities in the world. We invite all alumni and friends to participate in the exciting variety of programs and events in our community. From local Kollel Yom Rishon shiurim, to Medical Ethics Symposiums, to Connects singles events and Wealth Planning seminars, there are many ways to become involved in the broad and diverse world of . For more information about events, programs and philanthropic opportunities, please contact Julie Schreier, director, Long Island Region, at julie.schreier@yu.edu.

To see what new programming is coming to Washington, DC, and its surrounding communities, visit our online alumni events calendar. Alternatively, if you would like to get involved with regional programming in the Greater DC area to help organize social and professional networking opportunities and explore more ways to strengthen the network, please contact Dina Burcat, associate director of alumni affairs, at burcat@yu.edu or contact the Regional Council—Washington, DC, members below using the online Alumni Directory.

Regional Council—Washington, DC

• David Cohen '95YC
• Yossi Goldman '88YC
• Arlene Groner '74S
• Jack "Achi" Guggenheim '93YC
• Tova Jaffe '92SB
• Judah Kaplan '92SB
• Ahava Leibtag '97S
• Jesse Mendelson '99YC
• Daniel Siesser '03SB
• Andrew Stein '01YC
• Dave Weinberg '05YC
• Menucha Wolfe '02S

Graduates on the West Coast have an abundance of opportunities to engage with each other and reconnect with . To receive emails and information about programs and events, email , 's West Coast Regional Director, at jsmall@yu.edu. 

Regional Council—Los Angeles

• Alex Altberg '02YC
• Jennifer Altberg '05S
• Evan Anziska '02YC
• Israel Bick '59YC
• Aryeh Goldberg '01SB
• Mark Hecht '02YC
• Aron Hier '85YC
• Adena Rohatiner '06S
• Rafi Rosenkranz '96SB
• Lou Shapiro '02SB
• Avi Steinlauf '93YC
• Shuli Steinlauf '95SB
• Shimmy Steinmetz '01SB
• Jonathan Wernick '90SB
• Alan Willner '82YC

in Israel provides a range of programs and opportunities for alumni to stay engaged with during visits to Israel or after making Aliyah. Collaborating with the Israel Alumni Department, Israel offers ongoing initiatives, including shiurim with 's Roshei Yeshiva, educational and social events for graduates of all ages, and chances to support students studying in Israel through the S. Daniel Abraham Program, among other activities. Explore the options that interest you—and get involved!

I Alumni

The Israel Alumni Department connects with over 5,000 graduates living in Israel, fostering a vibrant community through a variety of academic and social initiatives. These include hosting lectures, organizing reunions, and offering student mentoring programs. Alumni also play a crucial role in supporting the university by welcoming visiting students and faculty, aiding in recruitment efforts, and actively participating in local events and programs.

Want to Get Involved?

Israel and the alumni department invite you to get more involved with programs and activities for fellow graduates. Volunteer opportunities include:

• Suggest events and programs that you would like to attend and help to organize them 
• Coordinate a class reunion in Israel
• Host a visiting Rosh Yeshiva or faculty member in your community 
• Assist the S. Daniel Abraham Israel Program by talking to students about life at and after graduation, or hosting students for Shabbat

Learn About Programs in Israel

We offer programs in Israel including the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) Kollel in Jerusalem and Israel Summer Internship Program, and more.

Stay in Touch

to share your smachot, news and achievements with the community. Receive email communications from , in Israel, the Center for the Jewish Future's Torah-to-Go, and much more by updating your alumni profile. Once registered, you can look up classmates to connect. Tell us your email preferences so you get the information that interests you.

Contact Us

Susan Kirshner-Sheldon, Israel alumni affairs.

P: 02.531.3000 ext. 204
susan.sheldon@yu.edu