About 20 years ago Yudi was learning in yeshiva in Argentina, we have a Chabad house an hour away from Buenos Aires and we had bochurim coming over for Yomim tovim, and we were privileged to have Yudi over. I don't remember how many bochurim came...
Read StoryAt one Kinus Hashluchim, I clearly remember meeting Yudi on Eastern Parkway. He was pushing a double stroller with 2 Kinderlach in it. It was cold. It was in the morning and Yudi with Talis bag over his shoulder was on his way to Davening. I see him...
Read StoryI first heard about Yudi from my friends next door, the Alevskys. I am a physician, and was taking care of patients with Covid last spring (and still am). They were incredulous that this young, vibrant man they knew had fallen so ill. The story was...
Read StoryIt was Cheshvan 5780 and my wife and I were in NYC. We went to the Ohel the one morning and spent about 2 hours there. As we stood outside waiting for our ride back to Midtown, Yudi and Sarah were also standing outside. I was wearing a Beanie with...
Read StoryChassidim have always treasured stories, real life stories about real life people, for a very obvious reason. The ultimate goal of existence, of our lives and our purpose, is to take the very lofty ideas that Torah teaches and make them part of our...
Read StoryMy husband (Chanan) met Yudi when he was the bal koreh at Bais Levi Yitzchok in Crown Heights. They quickly became friends and used to borrow my husband's car for Sunday outings. Yudi and Sarah also warmly welcomed him into their home as a shabbos...
Read StorySince I was first approached by Yudi to join Jnet some 13 years ago, I have been through many Chavrusos. Whenever Yudi would see me he would always ask how the learning is going, and he would always remember my current Chavrusa's name and subject,...
Read StoryI once was talking to Yudi, and I wanted some advice of where to spend an upcoming Yom tov. I could spend it where I lived or go to visit my brother's family. He was so clear with his answer. He's was like, if you have the option, definitely share it...
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