Director

Yoram Roschwalb

Yoram brings a wealth of experience, passion, and vision to YTT, shaped by years of leadership in Jewish education and teen programming. Known for his incredible enthusiasm and deep love for every Jewish soul, he has spent his career working closely with teenagers and leading transformative summer experiences.

A longtime Director of Student Activities at SAR High School, Yoram planned and executed trips and programming for thousands of high school students over the years. In 2021, Yoram made Aliyah with his family, where he works full-time leading and developing YTT. Yoram leadership sets the tone to ensure our participants have a "Summer Like No Other"! 

YTT Mom

Sheri Mestel

Sheri has years of experience working with teenagers including overseeing tours for Achva. During the year, Sheri works full time as an Art Teacher at a public school in Brooklyn, NY. While on tour, Sheri's job is all encompassing. Whether it is running a staff-appreciation event, taking care of a participant's medical needs, Sheri does it all.

But most importantly, Sheri provides our campers with endless love and attention so that they can feel like they are right at home! 

YTT Rabbi

Rabbi Michael Hoenig

With his signature enthusiasm and warmth, Rabbi Hoenig brings incredible energy to YTT. Known for his sharp wit and great sense of humor, he has a natural ability to connect with participants and create an environment that is both meaningful and super fun. During the year, he serves as Mashgiach Ruchani at TABC in Teaneck, New Jersey, where he teaches Gemara and Chumash and is also the Senior Grade Dean. We couldn’t be more excited to have him on YTT to inspire our participants and staff alike!

Director of Technology & Social Media

Josh Lewis (aka JLew)

Josh is our Director of Technology & Social Media.

He will make sure you get to see great pictures and video footage of your son/daughter while they are having an amazing time on YTT. He also coordinates our social media and video recaps during the summer so you can stay up to date with the tour. During the school year, Josh is the Director of Technology and a member of the student activities team for TABC in Teaneck, NJ.

Feel free to check out Josh's epic video footage from past summers by clicking here!

Boys Head Counselor 

Michael Courtney

Michael Courtney stands out for his warm personality and his ability to connect with each and every participant in a meaningful way. In addition to his affability, Michael brings years of experience and wisdom to our staff having worked in the camping industry for over 15 years. During the school year, Michael serves as the Director of College Guidance at SAR High School. On YTT, Michael’s focus will be on creating fun and meaningful programming while ensuring that we will be providing top-notch supervision!

Girls Head Counselor 

Abby Finkelstein

Abby brings incredible energy and enthusiasm to the tour. During the year, Abby is a 4th grade teacher at the Stephen Gaynor school in Manhattan while pursuing a masters in literacy education at Hunter College. 

Informal education is Abby's passion and her ability to connect with our campers while also providing them with structure and organization is absolutely remarkable!