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HTC ALUMNI CORNER
Do you remember...
25 YEARS AGO:
THE LIGHTNING STRIKE
Early Shabbos morning, February 27, 1999,
Parashas Zachor, the Shabbos before Purim,
the Yeshiva’s chimney was hit with a bolt of
lightning. The resulting explosion sent bricks
through the roof and into the dorm and
Kollel housing. Miraculously, no one was hurt.
As a result of the lightning strike, the
dormitory facility was evacuated and ordered
closed by the Skokie Fire Department. The
shutdown lasted until nearly Pesach, and had
a profound effect on both the Yeshiva and the
community at large. From the Yeshiva’s
perspective,
a
dormitory
posed
challenges
that
function
on
lengthy
shutdown
numerous
hampered
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its
day-to-day
of
the
operational
ability
basis.
to
The
community was struggling to provide an
alternative site for the Yeshiva to continue to
operate.
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and
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HTC LAUNCHES 8THE YESHIVA NETWORK9
PLATFORM FOR ALUMNI
In an exciting move to strengthen connections within its vast alumni
community, HTC has officially launched "The Yeshiva Network," an
innovative platform designed to foster professional networking,
mentoring, and communal engagement among its alumni.
Since its launch, "The Yeshiva Network" has rapidly grown to nearly
300 members and counting, with alumni from a range of fields all in
one place. The platform offers specialized groups catering to
industries including accounting, legal, healthcare, Jewish education,
and medical professions, allowing for targeted networking and
knowledge sharing. It also provides a place to stay in touch with fellow
alumni, opportunities for mentorship, career networking, job
opportunities, and events.
Itzchok rose to that challenge. More difficult
was the task of housing and feeding the many
displaced students, some as young as thirteen
years old. Again, the community rallied
behind
the
Yeshiva
unprecedented support.
and
provided
One of the newest features of "The Yeshiva Network" is its extensive
archive of Yeshiva yearbooks, spanning decades! This treasure trove of
memories allows alumni to reminisce about their time at HTC,
reconnect with classmates, and witness the Yeshiva's evolution over
the years.
Not yet a member? Sign up in less than two minutes. By joining "The
Yeshiva Network," you become part of an everlasting support system
aimed at enriching both your professional and personal life. Embrace
this opportunity to reconnect, network, and grow. Welcome to the
future of alumni engagement at HTC. Visit theyeshivanetwork.org to
sign up!
HTC ABL SEASON FINALE: EMJAY
TAKES THE CROWN
HTC's Alumni Basketball League
(ABL) wrapped up its 2023-2024
season with a bang, as EMJAY defeated
RASKY to win the championship in
triple overtime. The final match, held
at the Weber Center in Skokie, was the
highlight of a season that saw 84
players across 12 teams compete every
Sunday night. Congratulations to
EMJAY for their victory and a big
thank you to all the participants for
making this season truly memorable.
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