Director

Yoram Roschwalb

Yoram comes to YTT bringing all the tools you could ask for from a summer program director. 

Incredible enthusiasm, love for every Jewish soul, years of experience both working with teenagers and leading summer tours.  Longtime Director of Student Activities at SAR High School, Yoram planned and executed trips and  programming for thousands of high schools students over the years. He also led many Achva summer tours where he was beloved by participants for the limitless energy he put into every activity. Yoram lives in Israel with his wife and two children.  

Camp Mom

Sheri Mestel

Sheri is returning for 2025! 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! 

Director of Chinuch

Rav Aaron Blustein

B'H, Rav Aaron Blustein will be returning for his 3rd year as Director of Chinuch!  

Rav Aaron will be focusing on teaching shiurim and infusing the trip with Yiddishkeit. He is also going to help oversee implementation of our religious policies and guidelines to be sure they reflect the highest standards of Modern Orthodoxy. During the year Rav Aaron is a Gemara Rebbe at Frisch. He also serves as the Teen Mashpia of the Young Israel of Scarsdale’s Teen Minyan.

 Rav Aaron's warmth and passion will undoubtedly enhance the YTT experience!

Director of Technology & Social Media

Josh Lewis (aka JLew)

Returning for his 4th summer on YTT, Josh is our Director of Technology & Social Media.

Josh 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

We are extremely excited that Michael will be back for the summer of 2025! 

Michael, who more recently served as Head of Upper and Lower Teens at Camp Lavi, was also Head counselor at Westchester Summer Day for eight summers. In addition to his affable personality, Michael brings years of experience and wisdom to our staff. 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 is back for her 4th summer on YTT!

Abby brings incredible energy and enthusiasm to the tour. During the year, Abby 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 as she has previously worked as a counselor at Camp Moshava and an advisor for NCSY's Boston chapter. Abby's ability to connect with our campers while also providing them with structure and organization is absolutely remarkable!

YTT Therapist 

Tova Sprecher- Markowitz

Tova Sprecher-Markowitz, a licensed therapist and mental health counselor (MS ED), who has helped us develop and implement important safety policies and procedures surrounding abuse and mental health issues. Whether they need a quick smile or a shoulder to cry on, Tovah is there to provide support and love for all our participants. She will also be running our pre-summer safety training for staff. Tova has a private practice in Long Island and is also a school psychologist for the NYC public school system.

We are so glad that she will be joining us this summer!