New Rabbi for Young Israel of East Northport

Young Israel of East Northport is pleased to announce the hiring of Rabbi Yosef Loewy as its new rabbi and spiritual leader. He is joined by his wife, Elisheva, who is looking forward to taking an active role in the numerous activities and growth of the Young Israel of East Northport.

Following the recent retirement of YIEN’s founding rabbi, Rabbi Chaim Bausk, who has led YIEN for over 37 years, the synagogue undertook a thorough search for a new rabbi and is thrilled to have found Rabbi Yosef Loewy. Mark Badash, a board member of YIEN, stated, "My wife and I are so excited to have Rabbi Loewy and his wife Elisheva join our community. He is young and enthusiastic, yet wise beyond his years. Rabbi Loewy’s positive energy and excitement is not only welcomed, but has been contagious, bringing us all hope for a bright future for YIEN. He is quite learned and has provided us with insightful and inspirational sermons filled with interesting stories and lessons applicable to our daily life.”

Young Israel of East Northport is in a quiet, suburban neighborhood offering affordable, family-friendly homes on Long Island's North Shore. It is a warm and active shul with a small town feel. The area features an eruv, a mikveh, various Men’s club and Sisterhood activities, easy transportation into Manhattan/Queens/Brooklyn and the beauty of nearby Long Island beaches. For those interested, a weekend visit can be arranged to sample this friendly, welcoming community.

Rabbi Loewy is thrilled to be YIEN’s Rabbi and stated, "I am very honored to serve as the Rabbi of the Young Israel of East Northport. In just a few months, Elisheva and I have gotten to know the various families in the shul and each one of them is so special and brings with them something unique to our shul. The warm and peaceful atmosphere felt when entering our shul says so much about what we represent and value. I am enthusiastic about the various opportunities that lay ahead for our shul and the many new programs we will be launching in the near future. Elisheva and I eagerly look forward to many years of growth together with the entire community."

Rabbi Loewy, originally from Fair Lawn, NJ, brings with him an enthusiasm for community outreach and organizational leadership. He is a graduate of the Yeshiva Ohr Reuven where he received his rabbinical ordination from Rabbi Bezalel Rudinsky. Rabbi Loewy also studied for several years at Ner Israel Rabbinical College, and is currently pursuing a masters in Judaic Education from Touro Graduate School of Judaic Studies.

His wife, Rebbitzen Elisheva is a native of Monsey, NY, where her father was a pulpit rabbi. She is a graduate of Touro’s School for Occupational Therapy. She enjoys working with individuals with disabilities, and her warm and loving personality has made her a popular mentor in several special needs organizations. In addition to her many talents Elisheva enhances YIEN’s kiddishim with her scrumptious homemade kugels and challahs.

Rabbi and Rebbitzen Loewy will enhance the quality of the East Northport community and will enable YIEN to grow spiritually and physically. YIEN is truly fortunate to have attracted such a fine rabbi as our new spiritual leader.

For further information or to arrange for a visit, please call (631) 368-5880 or go to www.yieastnorthport.com.