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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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This week on the DRS Wildcast, we’re joined by Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz—one of the world’s leading marbitzei Torah and a proud former DRS Rebbe. Rabbi Lebowitz shares the story of how he arrived at this remarkable stage of his life, reflects on the most inspiring moments along the way, and explains why he chose to send his own sons to DRS.

He also looks back with warmth on his years in the classroom, sharing what he misses most about teaching high school and the unique energy of DRS talmidim.

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This week on the DRS Wildcast, we welcome Rabbi Aaron Fleksher—Assistant Principal of General Studies, Ninth-Grade Dean, and beloved ninth-grade Rebbe. Rabbi Fleksher shares the inspiring story of his personal journey to Yiddishkeit and how that path ultimately led him to DRS.

He speaks about the passion and dedication that drive his work, the unique ways he helps freshmen acclimate to yeshiva life, and the thoughtful approach he takes to guide students through the pivotal transition into high school. It’s a conversation full of warmth, insight, and practical wisdom for students and parents alike.

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In this week’s episode of the DRS Wildcast, we sit down with our Menahel, Rabbi Yisroel Kaminetsky, for an honest and insightful conversation about the new rules and policies implemented in yeshiva this year. Rabbi Kaminetsky shares the chinuch philosophy and psychological reasoning behind these changes, why they matter for our talmidim, and how they help shape the culture and growth of the yeshiva. We also look ahead to the year to come—discussing the goals, challenges, and opportunities that await our DRS community. This is an episode full of depth, vision, and inspiration that you won’t want to miss.

00:01:06 Intro

00:08:50 New School Rules with Rabbi Kaminetsky

00:41:01 Reflecting on the Life of Mr. Deutsch

00:48:40 Summer Mazel Tovs

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