For over a century, the National Council of Young Israel has been at the forefront of American and Israel advocacy and activism on behalf of the American Jewish community. Driven by its desire to promote and preserve Torah-true Judaism and the Jewish State, the National Council of Young Israel regularly speaks out on political issues that impact the Jewish community, both in the United States and in Israel. It frequently engages governmental leaders when important legislative matters arise, and it often facilitates political advocacy efforts among its members when the situation warrants swift and decisive action from American Jewry.
Young Israel Statement on President Biden’s Decision to Withhold Arms Shipments to Israel
The National Council of Young Israel today issued the following statement following President Biden’s announcement that his administration will withhold the shipment of certain weapons to Israel in connection with the White House’s disagreement with [...]
Young Israel Letter to President Biden: US Policy Must Support Israel
The National Council of Young Israel today sent the following letter to President Biden regarding the United States’ policy toward Israel (a PDF of the letter is attached): March 28, 2024 President Joseph [...]
National Council of Young Israel Statement on the Death of Captain Daniel Perez
We are deeply saddened by the news that IDF Captain Daniel Perez has been declared a fallen soldier by the Israel Defense Forces. Since he was abducted by Hamas on October 7, his fate remained [...]
NCYI Letter to President Biden, October 13, 2023
Dear All, The following letter was sent earlier today to President Biden. Shabbat Shalom Rabbi David Warshaw President, NCYI
Young Israel Praises Supreme Court’s Decision in Groff V. DeJoy
Ruling Provides Greater Protection for Observant Jews and Other Religious Minority Employees; Cites to NCYI’s Amicus Brief The National Council of Young Israel (NCYI) today applauded the unanimous decision of the United States Supreme [...]
Pesach Torah Journal 5783
The NCYI is proud to announce the arrival of the 5783 edition of the Pesach Toral Journal! We sincerely hope that you will enjoy it and that it brings a deeper meaning to your [...]
Rabbi David Warshaw Pesach Greetings 2023
Listen to Rabbi David Warshaw, President NCYI, give Pesach 5783 Greetings.
National Council of Young Israel Submits Amicus Brief in Groff v. Dejoy
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUNG ISRAEL SUBMITS AMICUS BRIEF IN GROFF V. DEJOY Seeks to Protect Observant Jews and Other Religious Minority Employees The National Council of Young Israel (NCYI) has submitted an amicus brief in [...]
Young Israel Expresses Shock and Outrage Over the Murder of Elan Ganeles in Israel
The National Council of Young Israel (NCYI) today expressed shock, outrage and great sadness over the murder of Elan Ganeles, who grew up in the Young Israel of West Hartford and whose parents are members [...]
Young Israel Statement on the Passing of Rabbi Chaim Druckman
Young Israel Statement on the Passing of Rabbi Chaim Druckman The following is a statement from National Council of Young Israel President Rabbi David Warshaw on the passing of Rabbi Chaim Druckman: “The [...]
Young Israel Helps 30 Deaf & Hearing-Impaired Youths Celebrate Bar & Bat Mitzvahs
particular disabilities,” said Rabbi Doron Perez, Executive Chairman of World Mizrachi. “We as a community are committed to ensuring that these young men and women will be able to experience the special transitional moments of [...]
National Council of Young Israel Releases Tishrei Torah Journal
The National Council of Young Israel (NCYI) today released its Tishrei Torah Journal, which is the fourth publication in a series of Torah Journals by the international synagogue organization (a photo of the cover is [...]
National Council of Young Israel Statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in Carson v. Makin
June 21, 2022 Contact: Aaron Troodler (888) 897-7450 NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUNG ISRAEL STATEMENT ON U.S. SUPREME COURT’S DECISION IN CARSON V. MAKIN The National Council of Young Israel (NCYI) today applauded [...]
National Council of Young Israel Expresses Concern About New White House Press Secretary’s Previous Positions Regarding Israel
The National Council of Young Israel (NCYI) today expressed concern regarding positions pertaining to Israel expressed in the past by Karine Jean-Pierre, who was recently promoted by President Biden to be Assistant to the President [...]
Pesach Torah Journal
The National Council of Young Israel is excited to share with you the latest installment in our Torah Journal Series - the Pesach Torah Journal, with Divrie Torah from various YI Rabbanim throughout the [...]
National Council of Young Israel – Shul Survey
Nishma Research is offering a special opportunity to our branches. They will be conducting a shul member survey, and any branch that wants to get a FREE survey of their members is welcome to participate. [...]
Newlyweds Networking
NCYI is proud to announce a new program called Newlyweds Networking run by our National Program Director Avi Frier, in conjunction with YUConnects. Stay tuned for a Newlyweds Networking event coming to your shul in [...]
National Council of Young Israel Congratulates Rabbi Dr. Aaron Glatt on White House Menorah Lighting Honor
The National Council of Young Israel today issued the following statement congratulating Rabbi Dr. Aaron Glatt, who was selected by the White House to light the Chanukah menorah tonight alongside President Joe Biden, First Lady [...]
National Council of Young Israel Releases Chanukah Torah Journal
The National Council of Young Israel (NCYI) today released its Chanukah Torah Journal, which is the second publication in a series of Torah Journals by the international synagogue organization (a photo of the cover is [...]
“The Lives of Young Israel” by Rabbi David Warshaw featured in Mizrachi
Rabbi Warshaw, President of NCYI, was featured in Mizrachi. Click here to read on Mizrachi
National Council of Young Israel Names New National Program Director
The National Council of Young Israel (NCYI) announced today that Avi Frier of Hollywood, Florida has been named its new National Program Director (see photo of Avi Frier attached). In his new role, Frier will [...]
IYIM: A Year in Review
Click here to read the full IYIM A Year in Review! Dear Friends, As the Jewish year of תשפ"א comes to a close, we are excited to announce the renewal of our partnership with [...]
Dr. Rachel Levmore, Director of the “Agunah and Get-Refusal Prevention Project” Run by the Young Israel – Israel Region (Yisrael Hatzair), Invited to Publish with Internationally Acclaimed Oxford University Press
Dr. Rachel Levmore is the director of the Young Israel – Israel Region’s “Agunah and Get-Refusal Prevention Project.” She is a leading Rabbinical Court Advocate – licensed by the Chief Rabbinate of Israel – and [...]
Tishrei Torah Journal 5782
Dear Friends, Tshuva, Tefillah, and Tzedaka form the central themes of our Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur prayers. The NCYI Annual Tishrei Torah Journal (Formerly High Holiday Booklet) will provide insights into the importance of Tshuva and recognizing its significance [...]
National Council of Young Israel Condemns Antisemitic Defacement at Young Israel Synagogue in Israel
The National Council of Young Israel (NCYI) today condemned an antisemitic incident that occurred at the Young Israel of Bnei Brak in Israel over the weekend. Congregants arriving at the synagogue on Saturday morning found [...]
Young Israel Synagogue Spearheads Relief Effort Following Florida Building Collapse
In the aftermath of the deadly Champlain Towers building collapse in Surfside, Florida, the Young Israel of Bal Harbour (YIBH) sprang into action and launched a comprehensive relief effort. In collaboration with an array [...]
National Council of Young Israel Statement Regarding Building Collapse in Florida
The National Council of Young Israel today made the following statement concerning the building collapse in Surfside, Florida, in which the death toll stands at 4 and there are 159 people still unaccounted for as [...]
Tragedy In Surfside
June 24, 2021 To: Young Israel Branch Membership From: Rabbi David Warshaw, President, NCYI RE: Tragedy In Surfside Please share with your Branch list serve The tragic events of the collapse of the Champlain Towers Condominium [...]
National Council of Young Israel Congratulates New Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett
The National Council of Young Israel issued the following statement today after Israel’s new government was sworn in: The National Council of Young Israel offers it heartfelt congratulations to Naftali Bennett on being sworn [...]
Young Israel Synagogue Raises Over $220,00 for Israel
During the recent conflict in Israel, the terrorist organization Hamas fired over 4,300 rockets at Israeli cities and population centers. The constant barrage of rockets that relentlessly pounded Israel throughout Operation Guardian of the Walls [...]
National Council of Young Israel Congratulates President-Elect Isaac Herzog of Israel
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUNG ISRAEL CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT-ELECT ISAAC HERZOG OF ISRAEL The National Council of Young Israel issued the following statement today following Isaac Herzog’s election as Israel’s next president: The National Council [...]
4 Minutes Of Torah: A New Initiative From The National Council Of Young Israel
The National Council of Young Israel (NCYI) recently unveiled a new initiative called “4 Minutes of Torah.” Run under the auspices of the NCYI Department of Synagogue Services, this new series enables Young Israel rabbis [...]
NCYI Presents new Series – “4 Minutes of Torah”
The National Council of Young Israel (NCYI) is proud to present a new series called "4 Minutes of Torah." Each week, NCYI will share a Torah video from one of our branch Rabbanim with a [...]
National Council of Young Israel Statement on the Rocket Attacks Against Israel
The National Council of Young Israel today made the following statement concerning the current situation in Israel: We stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Israel as they endure an endless barrage of [...]
Young Israel Synagogues Help People Get Covid-19 Vaccines
After Covid-19 vaccines started becoming available in New York and it quickly became apparent that securing a vaccine appointment presented a huge challenge, the Young Israel of Oceanside and the Young Israel of West Hempstead [...]
2,000 Mishloach Manot Packages Distributed to IDF Soldiers on Purim Through Young Israel Program
IDF soldiers throughout Israel had extra reason to smile on Purim after receiving Mishloach Manot packages through a program organized by American Friends of Yisrael Hatzair, in cooperation with the National Council of Young Israel [...]
National Council Of Young Israel Announces Addition Of Naomi Korn Gold And Janet Hod To Board Of Directors
The National Council of Young Israel (NCYI) today announced that Naomi Korn Gold and Janet Hod have joined its Board of Directors. Korn Gold and Hod were elected by the Board of Directors to fill [...]
National Council of Young Israel Elects New Board
The National Council of Young Israel (NCYI) today announced that a new Board of Directors has been elected to lead the organization. The 17 new board members, who represent 17 different Young Israel branches throughout [...]
Young Israel Hosts Program on Reopening Synagogues Safely During the Pandemic – Tremendous job by Rabbi Hammer!
The National Council of Young Israel (NCYI) presented a program via Zoom which focused on how synagogues can safely reopen during the Covid-19 pandemic. On July 21st, representatives of forty shuls from throughout the United [...]