S. Daniel Abraham Israel Program (SDA)

After working as a registered nurse in New Jersey, Stephanie made aliyah with her family and joined the SDA staff in 2005. As an advisor for women’s schools, she quickly became known for her warmth, accessibility, and ability to connect with students. Since 2011, she has led the Israel Program with renewed energy and vision, expanding services, strengthening relationships with partner schools, and guiding hundreds of students through their Israel experience. Together with her dedicated staff, Stephanie collaborates closely with both the Israel and New York offices to ensure that every student’s first year at YU is meaningful, enriching, and successful.

Rabbi Frohlich is a proud YU alum who began his YU journey at MTA and learned at Ohr Yerushalayim before returning to YU for his BA in Economics. After studying in Rav Schachter’s Kollel and earning semicha from Rav Zalman Nechemia Goldberg, Josh made aliyah and joined YU’s Gruss Kollel. He completed his MSW through Wurzweiler’s Block Program and has held various roles at SDA, including Israel Advisor. As Director of Israel Recruitment, Rabbi Frohlich brings warmth, insight, and experience to his work, helping students make informed, meaningful choices for their future. He lives in Ramat Beit Shemesh with his family.

Rabbi Ezra Stone is a graduate of Yeshiva University, RIETS, and the Azrieli Graduate School. Before making Aliyah, he served as a Rebbe and Director of Student Activities at The Torah Academy of Bergen County (TABC), where he also co-owned TABC Jr. Hockey, a popular sports league in Bergen County. Rabbi Stone is currently the Director of Camp Slapshots in New Jersey.
He is excited to join the SDA team, where he will have the opportunity to continue engaging with and guiding his former students and staff members in a meaningful way. Rabbi Stone and his family currently live in Ramat Beit Shemesh.

Originally from West Hempstead, NY, Rabbi Cohen studied at Yeshivat Shaalvim before earning a BS in Accounting from YU’s Sy Syms School of Business. After making aliyah with his wife Tzivia and their children, he served as a madrich in Yeshivat Reishit Yerushalayim and then spent six impactful years as a Shoel u-Meishiv at Yeshivat Shaalvim. Known for his energy and warmth, Rabbi Cohen is deeply connected to his students and passionate about helping them transition from yeshiva to college life with clarity and purpose.

Estie grew up on the Lower East Side of New York and is a proud second-generation YU alum. After a year at Michlalah through SDAIP, she earned her degree in History from Stern College and an M.A. in Jewish History from the Bernard Revel Graduate School. Estie taught Jewish History and Tanach for 15 years at YBH in Passaic and Fuchs Mizrachi in Cleveland. Now living in Giv’ot Eden with her family, Estie brings her passion for Jewish education and her personal connection to YU to her role supporting incoming students.

Originally from Woodmere, New York, Sara made aliyah in August of 2022 and currently resides in Jerusalem. After completing a year at Midreshet Amit for seminary, Sara returned to America and received her bachelor's degree in education at Stern College. Afterward, while working as an elementary school teacher at Schechter Manhattan, Sara completed her master's degree in special education at Yeshiva University’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Sara is passionate about assisting students embark on their YU journey.

Shoshi Kuperman is originally from Fair Lawn, NJ. After attending Midreshet Torah V’Avodah (MTVA) for two years, with one of them being through YU’s S. Daniel Abraham Israel Program, she continued on to study Psychology and Jewish Studies at Stern College. Shoshi was heavily involved in campus life and extracurriculars, and eventually became the Head Tour Guide for the Admissions Office on the Beren Campus in New York City. Shoshi made aliyah in 2024 and currently resides in Jerusalem with her husband, Yosef. Shoshi is deeply passionate about YU’s mission and assisting the gap year students and talmidim/ot during their most formative years.