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Skokie Mayor Ann Tennes Visits HTC
On Thursday, February 5, HTC was honored to welcome Skokie’s new mayor, Ann Tennes, for a visit to both the Touro University Illinois campus on Fargo Ave. and our main campus. The visit was led by HTC CEO Rabbi Shmuel Schuman and joined by HTC Board of Governors Co-Chair Aveeshi Lev, along with BOG member and former co-chair Brian Levinson. During her tour of the main campus, Mayor Tennes got a firsthand look at the kol Torah of our Beis Midrash during morning Seder (she sai
Sid Singer
Feb 91 min read


HTC Celebrates 103 Years at Annual Gala!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable HTC103 Gala. It was a powerful evening, welcoming hundreds of supporters celebrating our past, present, and future, filled with warmth, hakaras hatov, and enthusiasm for HTC. Mazel Tov to our Honorees: * Rabbi Yosef & Bracha Polstein – Lifetime Marbitz Torah & Yeshivas HaKayitz Legacy Award * Michael & Tova Perl – Distinguished Parents Award * Mrs. Rita Lipshitz – Leadership Tribute Each honoree’s dedication and impact
Tehilla Kanter
Jan 221 min read


Powerful Tefillah Yom Iyun at FYHS
In mid-January, FYHS held a powerful and inspiring Tefillah Yom Iyun, giving our talmidim the opportunity to pause, reflect, and reconnect to the meaning of davening. The day opened with Rabbi Liebtag’s thoughtful presentation on the state of our tefillah, a conversation that set the tone for a meaningful morning of growth and self-reflection. Following breakfast, students participated in breakout shiurim, choosing from a wide range of dynamic sessions led by our rabbeim, eac
Tehilla Kanter
Jan 221 min read


Launching This Year’s Names, Not Numbers Program
We’re thrilled to kick off this year’s Names, Not Numbers Holocaust Education Program at FYHS. The opening session set an inspiring tone as Rabbi Aaron Leibtag, FYHS Principal, introduced the program and its mission. Students heard a special video message from program founder Tova Rosenberg and watched a moving interview with Holocaust Survivor Dr. Moshe Avital. They also participated in an engaging workshop led by Regine Schlesinger, WBBM 780 reporter and proud Yeshiva gran
Rabbi Joshua Zisook
Dec 1, 20251 min read


Rabbi Bernard Neuman - Remembering Rabbi Berel Wein zt"l
I am honored to be asked to speak about my long-time friend and fellow student, Berel Wein, ע''ה. Many years have passed and memories...
Rabbi Bernard Neuman
Sep 30, 20251 min read


Rabbi Don Well - Remembering Rabbi Berel Wein zt"l
הרב בעריל וויין זצ''ל - מקדש שם שמים ברבים ספר המצוות לרמב"ם מצות עשה ט' - והמצוה התשיעית היא שצונו לקדש השם והוא אמרו (אמור כב)...

Rabbi Dr. Don Well
Sep 30, 202520 min read


Rabbi Avraham Friedman - Remembering Rabbi Berel Wein zt"l
I was asked to say a few words about Rabbi Berel Wein, a great man and one of the most famous alumni of our Yeshiva. He studied at the...
Rabbi Avraham Friedman
Sep 29, 20253 min read


Remembering Rabbi Berel Wein zt”l
With great sorrow, Hebrew Theological College mourns the loss of our illustrious Musmach (HTC ’56), Rav, Rosh Yeshiva, Talmid Chacham,...
Tehilla Kanter
Sep 26, 20252 min read


Remembering Zali Arnold, z”l
Zali Arnold z"l serving in the IDF In late July, our Yeshiva suffered the heartbreaking loss of a dear talmid and friend to so many, Zali...
Tehilla Kanter
Aug 19, 20253 min read


HTC's Chani Tessler Along with Touro University Colleagues Present Two Sessions on AI in the Academic World at National Higher Education Conference
Hebrew Theological College (HTC) is proud to celebrate Dr. Chani Tessler , Vice Provost of Touro University Illinois and Dean of the...
Tehilla Kanter
Aug 11, 20252 min read


Premiere Screening of Names, Not Numbers ® Draws 500 Before Tisha B'Av
FYHS Students with Survivor Participant, Mr. Sol Rosen On Wednesday evening, July 30 th , HTC’s Fasman Yeshiva High School (FYHS)...
Rabbi Joshua Zisook
Aug 11, 20252 min read


HTC mourns the loss of alumnus HaRav Nachum Pavlov ZT"L (HTC '64)
With great sorrow, HTC mourns the loss of alumnus and Torah giant, HaRav Nachum Pavlov ZT"L (HTC '64), brother of Yeshiva alumni, Rav...
Rabbi Joshua Zisook
Aug 1, 20252 min read


HTC Welcomes Back Simcha Wechsler Through Innovative Partnership with Keshet’s GADOL Program
Skokie, IL — Simcha Wechsler is ready for his sophomore year at college, in a manner of speaking. During the 2024-25 school year,...
Rabbi Joshua Zisook
Jul 25, 20252 min read


Sarah Hartman Women's College of Touro at HTC Welcomes Mrs. Kochava Yitzhak as Chair of Department of Jewish Studies
Sarah Hartman Women's College of Touro at HTC is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Kochava Yitzhak as chair of its Department...
Rabbi Joshua Zisook
Jul 25, 20252 min read


Wishing Hatzlacha to Rabbi Yosef Polstein upon his retirement from FYHS
Rabbi Yosef Polstein , who just surpassed forty years at the Yeshiva, has announced his retirement from the role of rebbe at Fasman...
Rabbi Joshua Zisook
Jul 25, 20252 min read


HTC Dedicates the Eli “Moose” Greenberg z”l Food Service Office
On Monday, June 16th, Hebrew Theological College (HTC) held a dedication ceremony for the newly-renamed Eli “Moose” Greenberg z”l Food...
Rabbi Joshua Zisook
Jun 24, 20252 min read


FYHS Places 3rd at National CBI Tournament in Columbus
Over 400 players, intense baseball, and one unforgettable kumzitz COLUMBUS, OH – May 18, 2025 The Fasman Yeshiva High School (FYHS)...
Rabbi Joshua Zisook
May 22, 20252 min read


FYHS Competes in Annual Red Sarachek Basketball Tournament in NY
In March the FYHS varsity basketball team made its third appearance in Yeshiva University's annual Red Sarachek Basketball Tournament,...
Sid Singer
Apr 22, 20252 min read


FYHS Talmidim Compete in Model Bais Din Competition
This past Sunday, a group of our talmidim had the opportunity to participate in the Model Beis Din competition. Model Beis Din is an...
Yitzy Weiss
Apr 2, 20251 min read


A Home Run for Jewish Identity
Scroll for videos! It was a beautiful day for baseball — and an even better day for Jewish pride. Coby Kamish, a proud alum of Fasman...
Tehilla Kanter
Mar 24, 20252 min read
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