ICHIGAN YAVNEH FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
ICHIGAN YAVNEH FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
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MYFT’s inaugural year would not have been possible without the generous support of our two major sponsors, Yavneh and University of Michigan Hillel. Thanks to their partnership, we were able to fully cover housing, meals, and all tournament-related expenses for every participating student, making the weekend accessible to all. Their support helped us create an unforgettable experience that brought Jewish students together from across the country to celebrate community, tradition, and Michigan spirit.
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Thank you to our Sponsors
What is MYFT?
Ready to join a team?
Team
MYFT was built by a team of passionate Jewish students at the University of Michigan who came together with a shared vision—to create a weekend that blends school spirit, Jewish pride, and meaningful connection. We’re athletes, organizers, leaders, and community members who care deeply about making Jewish life on campus vibrant and accessible. From the first kickoff to the final Havdalah, our team worked to ensure that every detail of MYFT reflected our values: inclusivity, unity, and fun. We’re so proud of what we’ve built and even more excited to welcome new faces as we continue growing this initiative.
Team
MYFT was built by a team of passionate Jewish students at the University of Michigan who came together with a shared vision—to create a weekend that blends school spirit, Jewish pride, and meaningful connection. We’re athletes, organizers, leaders, and community members who care deeply about making Jewish life on campus vibrant and accessible. From the first kickoff to the final Havdalah, our team worked to ensure that every detail of MYFT reflected our values: inclusivity, unity, and fun. We’re so proud of what we’ve built and even more excited to welcome new faces as we continue growing this initiative.
Torah
At its core, MYFT is about so much more than football, it’s about building Jewish community, celebrating tradition, and creating space for meaningful connection. As Jewish students at the University of Michigan, we launched this tournament with the vision of using a staple of campus culture, football, to bring together Jewish students from across the country in a way that feels fun, authentic, and deeply rooted in who we are. MYFT creates a space where Jewish identity is celebrated both on and off the field. Shabbat programming, spirited davening, divrei Torah, and a powerful sense of achdut infused the weekend with meaning. We were proud to show off the vibrant Jewish life that exists here at Michigan, and even prouder to build something that allowed others to experience it firsthand.
Torah
At its core, MYFT is about so much more than football, it’s about building Jewish community, celebrating tradition, and creating space for meaningful connection. As Jewish students at the University of Michigan, we launched this tournament with the vision of using a staple of campus culture, football, to bring together Jewish students from across the country in a way that feels fun, authentic, and deeply rooted in who we are. MYFT creates a space where Jewish identity is celebrated both on and off the field. Shabbat programming, spirited davening, divrei Torah, and a powerful sense of achdut infused the weekend with meaning. We were proud to show off the vibrant Jewish life that exists here at Michigan, and even prouder to build something that allowed others to experience it firsthand.
Jared Hurwitz
Sportsmanship Award:
Male: Andrew Pinchot (YU)
Female: Emily Klausner (WashU)
Male: Jakob Berger (St. Peter’s)
Female: Simone Amkraut (Stern)
Female: Stern College
Male: St. Peter’s
Female: Samantha Kaminsky (UMich)
Male: Alec Kinzelberg (St. Peter’s)
Michael Hammer
"Heart Over Height" Award:
MYFT Champions
Trophies '24
Atara Kresch MVP Award
Jared Hurwitz
Sportsmanship Award:
Male: Andrew Pinchot (YU)
Female: Emily Klausner (WashU)
Male: Jakob Berger (St. Peter’s)
Female: Simone Amkraut (Stern)
Female: Stern College
Male: St. Peter’s
Female: Samantha Kaminsky (UMich)
Male: Alec Kinzelberg (St. Peter’s)
Michael Hammer
"Heart Over Height" Award:
MYFT Champions
Trophies '24
Atara Kresch MVP Award
Photography
Lila Ellman
Co-Chair
Josh Katz
Co-Chair
Finance
Viv Schlussel
Shayna Foreman
Events
Technology
Jack Baum
Abby Kutin
Design
James Forman
Gameplay Operations
Matan Silverberg
Recruitment
Isaac Schiffman
Recruitment
Fisher Angrist
Eli Plotkin
Housing
Ready to join a team?
Team
MYFT was built by a team of passionate Jewish students at the University of Michigan who came together with a shared vision—to create a weekend that blends school spirit, Jewish pride, and meaningful connection. We’re athletes, organizers, leaders, and community members who care deeply about making Jewish life on campus vibrant and accessible. From the first kickoff to the final Havdalah, our team worked to ensure that every detail of MYFT reflected our values: inclusivity, unity, and fun. We’re so proud of what we’ve built and even more excited to welcome new faces as we continue growing this initiative.
Team
MYFT was built by a team of passionate Jewish students at the University of Michigan who came together with a shared vision—to create a weekend that blends school spirit, Jewish pride, and meaningful connection. We’re athletes, organizers, leaders, and community members who care deeply about making Jewish life on campus vibrant and accessible. From the first kickoff to the final Havdalah, our team worked to ensure that every detail of MYFT reflected our values: inclusivity, unity, and fun. We’re so proud of what we’ve built and even more excited to welcome new faces as we continue growing this initiative.
Torah
At its core, MYFT is about so much more than football, it’s about building Jewish community, celebrating tradition, and creating space for meaningful connection. As Jewish students at the University of Michigan, we launched this tournament with the vision of using a staple of campus culture, football, to bring together Jewish students from across the country in a way that feels fun, authentic, and deeply rooted in who we are. MYFT creates a space where Jewish identity is celebrated both on and off the field. Shabbat programming, spirited davening, divrei Torah, and a powerful sense of achdut infused the weekend with meaning. We were proud to show off the vibrant Jewish life that exists here at Michigan, and even prouder to build something that allowed others to experience it firsthand.
Torah
At its core, MYFT is about so much more than football, it’s about building Jewish community, celebrating tradition, and creating space for meaningful connection. As Jewish students at the University of Michigan, we launched this tournament with the vision of using a staple of campus culture, football, to bring together Jewish students from across the country in a way that feels fun, authentic, and deeply rooted in who we are. MYFT creates a space where Jewish identity is celebrated both on and off the field. Shabbat programming, spirited davening, divrei Torah, and a powerful sense of achdut infused the weekend with meaning. We were proud to show off the vibrant Jewish life that exists here at Michigan, and even prouder to build something that allowed others to experience it firsthand.
MYFT Champions
Female: Stern College
Male: St. Peter’s
Michael Hammer
"Heart Over Height" Award:
Female: Samantha Kaminsky (UMich)
Male: Alec Kinzelberg (St. Peter’s)
Jared Hurwitz
Sportsmanship Award:
Female: Emily Klausner (WashU)
Male: Andrew Pinchot (YU)
MYFT Champions
Female: Stern College
Male: St. Peter’s
Michael Hammer
"Heart Over Height" Award:
Female: Samantha Kaminsky (UMich)
Male: Alec Kinzelberg (St. Peter’s)
Jared Hurwitz
Sportsmanship Award:
Female: Emily Klausner (WashU)
Male: Andrew Pinchot (YU)
Trophies '24
Atara Kresch MVP Award
Female: Simone Amkraut (Stern)
Male: Jakob Berger (St. Peter’s)
Matan Silverberg
Recruitment
Recruitment
Eli Plotkin
Housing
Abby Kutin
Design
MYFT’s inaugural year would not have been possible without the generous support of our two major sponsors, Yavneh and University of Michigan Hillel. Thanks to their partnership, we were able to fully cover housing, meals, and all tournament-related expenses for every participating student, making the weekend accessible to all. Their support helped us create an unforgettable experience that brought Jewish students together from across the country to celebrate community, tradition, and Michigan spirit.
Thank you to our sponsors
Isaac Schiffman
James Forman
Gameplay Operations
Technology
Jack Baum
What is MYFT?
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A peek into MYFT.
A peek into MYFT.
Photo Gallery
Spot you or your friends playing
Lila Ellman
Co-Chair
Finance
Viv Schlussel
Photography
Events
Josh Katz
Co-Chair
Shayna Foreman
Fisher Angrist
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Meet the teams
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MICHIGAN YAVNEH FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
Meet the teams
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Thank you to our sponsors
MYFT’s inaugural year would not have been possible without the generous support of our two major sponsors, Yavneh and University of Michigan Hillel. Thanks to their partnership, we were able to fully cover housing, meals, and all tournament-related expenses for every participating student, making the weekend accessible to all. Their support helped us create an unforgettable experience that brought Jewish students together from across the country to celebrate community, tradition, and Michigan spirit.
Matan Silverberg
Recruitment
Isaac Schiffman
Recruitment
James Forman
Gameplay Operations
Lila Ellman
Co-Chair
Eli Plotkin
Housing
Fisher Angrist
Finance
Viv Schlussel
Photography
Shayna Foreman
Events
Abby Kutin
Design
Josh Katz
Co-Chair
Technology
Jack Baum
What is MYFT?
Ready to join a team?
MYFT was built by a team of passionate Jewish students at the University of Michigan who came together with a shared vision—to create a weekend that blends school spirit, Jewish pride, and meaningful connection. We’re athletes, organizers, leaders, and community members who care deeply about making Jewish life on campus vibrant and accessible. From the first kickoff to the final Havdalah, our team worked to ensure that every detail of MYFT reflected our values: inclusivity, unity, and fun. We’re so proud of what we’ve built and even more excited to welcome new faces as we continue growing this initiative.
Team
At its core, MYFT is about so much more than football, it’s about building Jewish community, celebrating tradition, and creating space for meaningful connection. As Jewish students at the University of Michigan, we launched this tournament with the vision of using a staple of campus culture, football, to bring together Jewish students from across the country in a way that feels fun, authentic, and deeply rooted in who we are. MYFT creates a space where Jewish identity is celebrated both on and off the field. Shabbat programming, spirited davening, divrei Torah, and a powerful sense of achdut infused the weekend with meaning. We were proud to show off the vibrant Jewish life that exists here at Michigan, and even prouder to build something that allowed others to experience it firsthand.
Torah
Trophies '24
MYFT Champions
Female: Stern College
Male: St. Peter’s
Atara Kresch MVP Award
Female: Simone Amkraut (Stern)
Male: Jakob Berger (St. Peter’s)
Jared Hurwitz
Sportsmanship Award:
Female: Emily Klausner (WashU)
Male: Andrew Pinchot (YU)
Michael Hammer
"Heart Over Height" Award:
Female: Samantha Kaminsky (UMich)
Male: Alec Kinzelberg (St. Peter’s)