This week on the DRS Wildcast, we’re excited to welcome Rabbi Ashie Schreier (DRS ’09)—Assistant Rabbi at Young Israel of Lawrence–Cedarhurst and a professional in the homecare field.

Rabbi Schreier speaks candidly about living a dual life, balancing the demands of the professional world with the responsibilities and calling of the rabbinate. He reflects on his journey from DRS to where he is today, sharing how his years in yeshiva helped shape his values, direction, and sense of purpose.

It’s an honest and inspiring conversation about growth, identity, and carrying the lessons of DRS into every arena of life.

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This week on the DRS Wildcast, we sit down with our Shabbaton Guest Speaker, Dr. Yehudah Pryce, whose life story is nothing short of extraordinary. Once a California gang member serving time in Pelican Bay State Prison, Dr. Pryce discovered Judaism behind bars and transformed his life entirely.

Born to a Sri Lankan mother and Jamaican father, Yehudah’s journey from confusion and conflict to faith, resilience, and purpose is deeply moving. Today, he lives in Los Angeles with his wife and children, serving as a clinical social worker at the Chabad Treatment Center, helping others find light through struggle.

In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Pryce shares his powerful story of teshuvah, growth, and redemption — and what it truly means to find Hashem in the darkest places.

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This week on the DRS Wildcast, we’re joined by Mr. Joe DeMarco — beloved English teacher, fan favorite, and one of the most passionate and caring educators in DRS.

Mr. DeMarco shares his insights on teaching English in today’s world, the importance of reading as a lifelong habit, and the challenges and opportunities AI presents for students and teachers alike. It’s an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation about education, creativity, and the human side of learning.

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This week on the DRS Wildcast, we sit down with Rabbi Jordan Ginsberg — passionate 11th-grade Rebbe, Grade Dean, and Director of the yeshiva’s Second Seder Program.

Rabbi Ginsberg shares his perspective on what it means to truly connect with talmidim, how to build lasting relationships, and the balance between warmth, structure, and inspiration in the classroom. It’s an authentic, heartfelt conversation about the power of chinuch, the joy of teaching, and the mission that drives him every day at DRS.

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Part 2 of our Live DRS Wildcast from the Alumni Legacy Campaign features an incredible lineup—Rav Gav Friedman, Rabbi Elliot Schreier, and Jason Hagler—in a dynamic, laughter-filled, and deeply meaningful conversation.

Together, they discuss the essence of the DRS experience, share personal reflections, and highlight how the yeshiva’s values continue to impact alumni, students, and faculty alike. It’s a perfect blend of inspiration, storytelling, and classic DRS ruach—captured live!

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