Aish NY is a great way to meet other Jewish students, while exploring your Jewish heritage. We offer many fantastic trips, Shabbatons, and events. Our center is conveniently located in the heart of New York City, where our Rabbis and staff meet with students to form unforgettable relationships.
Gavin was born and bred in London, England. He moved to NYC to work for Aish NY in the Fellowships program. Gavin went to University in Manchester, England where he graduated with a BA in design and marketing.
He just recently headed the first Aish on Campus program at Manchester University, which he ran for 4 years. In May 2000 Gavin went to Israel to learn in the Old City of Jerusalem at Yeshiva Aish Hatorah for 5 and half years. Whilst studying in Israel Gavin met his wife Lara,(who happens to come from NYC). They lived in the Old City before moving to NYC with their children Akiva and Yehuda.
An unknown secret about Rabbi Gavin is that he studied Tae Kwon Do for 13 years, he has a 1st degree black belt, is a qualified instructor, and has a modest collection of trophies. Gavin has two favorite past times: photography and having good single malt whiskies.
Eric, a.k.a. the "Running Rabbi", is originally from Twin Rivers New Jersey. In his last year of high school, he was the host of his very own TV public access talk show called 'Talking With Eric'. The highlight of his young career was when the world-renowned entertainer Jon Stewart made an appearance on his show. In 1995, at the age of 18, he took his first trip to Israel, which lasted an amazing 7 years. After living on a kibbutz and traveling the country, fate, it seems, had something else in store for him. Eric began studying at Aish HaTorah in Jerusalem. In the spring of 2002, he received his rabbinical ordination from Aish.
Since returning to the United States, Eric has been involved in teaching and outreach programs in New York City. Each weekend Eric, his wife Chaya, and their three daughters, host dozens of young people at their table and provide otherwise unaffiliated Jews with a comfortable setting to enjoy a Shabbat meal.
Rabbi Gavin Bolsom
212-579-1388
gbolsom@aish.com
Rabbi Eric Ertel
212-579-1388
eertel@aish.com
Rabbi Yehuda Zachter
jzach1@gmail.com