Watch: When Students Become Shluchim

We usually think influence moves in one direction: teachers teach and students follow. But every once in a while something different happens. A student becomes a teacher, and the direction of influence quietly shifts. Hear the incredible stories of LEC fourth grade teacher Mr. Yakov Zabryn and student Eldad Shay, who were each inspired to grow in their Yiddishkeit by their fellow students and teachers and now share it with others.

Produced and directed by Rabbi Yakov Garfinkel Cinematography by Dov Gurewitz Premiered at the LEC Gala Dinner, March 10, 2026.