CONGRATULATIONS TO PRESIDENT-ELECT ISAAC HERZOG OF ISRAEL FROM THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUNG ISRAEL  Isaac Herzog’s election as the next president of Israel was announced today by the National Council of Young Israel:  Isaac Herzog’s election as the next president of the State of Israel is greatly congratulated by the National Council of Young Israel. Throughout the history of Jewish service and commitment to the State of Israel, the Herzog family has left a lasting impact on the world. It is undoubtedly through his amazing work as a longtime Member of Knesset, as well as throughout his time at The…

During the weekend, an incident occurred at Young Israel of Bnei Brak in Israel, which has been condemned by the National Council of Young Israel (NCYI). Swastikas were spray-painted on walls and doors of the synagogue on Saturday morning. The congregants of the Young Israel synagogue, where many Holocaust survivors and their relatives worship, also found photos of Shira Banki, who was murdered in a pride parade six years ago.  As NCYI president Rabbi David Warshaw put it, “Defacing synagogues with swastikas is an abominable act of depravity.” Vandalizing a synagogue, especially that houses survivors of the Holocaust is cowardly…

My dear friends, A new partnership between NICYI and us has been announced for the Jewish year of Tashfa. A new Young Israel office (yI) has been opened in Israel to focus on programming and Torah in place of the International Young Israel Movement (IYIM). Our logo and website have been revamped to commemorate this milestone. The president and board members’ letters can be found here. It is our intention to provide a home-away-from-home environment in the Holy Land for all those who visit us there. We will be happy to help you with anything you need while in Israel.…