Teaneck–The Orthodox Union has announced that the Young Israel of Teaneck (YIOT) has been accepted as a member synagogue, joining hundreds of other OU synagogues throughout North America and will immediately start enjoying the benefits of affiliation with the OU. The announcement followed approval of the OU’s Synagogue Standards Commission, which acted on the recommendation of the organization’s Executive Committee.
Martin Nachimson, president of the Orthodox Union, explained, “The Young Israel of Teaneck had expressed its wish to be part of an active Jewish organization which will be advantageous to its congregation and the Bergen County Jewish community. It is a vibrant and growing shul looking to work together with the Orthodox Union.”
OU Executive Vice President Allen Fagin shared, “We are delighted to welcome the Young Israel of Teaneck as one of the newest members of the Orthodox Union synagogue network. The Young Israel of Teaneck is an outstanding institution making a profound impact on the Jewish community, and we look forward to continuing our active collaboration with the synagogue in the areas of programming; outreach; advocacy and synagogue operations.”
Rabbi Steven Weil, senior managing director of the Orthodox Union, declared, “The Young Israel of Teaneck is a great institution which will be one of the fastest growing shuls in America. “The quality of the families and the passion of the shul have made the Country Club neighborhood of Teaneck one of the most sought after communities in America for young Orthodox families to move into. We look forward to partnering with YIOT as they build American Orthodoxy.”
Rabbi Binyamin Krohn explained that the Young Israel of Teaneck chose to join the OU for several reasons: “Our desire to expand our programming and tap into the OU’s vast resources of programs and ideas and as our youth population grows, being affiliated with NCSY will help facilitate our expanded youth offerings. OU’s Synagogue Services offers extensive opportunities to bring in outside scholars to enhance our in-house adult-education program.”
Rabbi Krohn is the current rabbi at Young Israel of Teaneck succeeding Rabbi Pinchas Weinberger, who now serves as Rabbi Emeritus. Rabbi Krohn was the former assistant rabbi at Rinat Yisrael in Teaneck and in Charleston, South Carolina as well. Besides his leadership on the pulpit, Rabbi Krohn currently serves as a rebbe at Torah Academy of Bergen County, a yeshiva high school for boys located in Teaneck.
Young Israel of Teaneck President Michael Wimpfheimer and Vice President Mark Zomick declared, “As part of the extended Bergen County community we wanted to join with all the other shuls in participating in community-wide programs. As we transition to our new rabbi we wanted to ensure “full-membership” in the growing Teaneck community and to allow our new rabbi expanded opportunities to tap into colleagues to gain experience and expertise.”
