Congregation Darchei Noam in Fair Lawn has been undergoing a growth spurt in recent years, and their next step is appointing Rabbi Shua Katz to the position of rosh beit midrash. “I am incredibly excited to join the Darchei Noam community,” said Rabbi Katz, currently a member of the Wexner Kollel Elyon at the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) at Yeshiva University (YU). “The dedication and passion of Rabbi (Jeremy) Donath and lay leadership, as well as the warmth and cohesiveness of the shul are palpable to all who visit.” Rabbi Katz grew up in Teaneck and attended the Torah Academy of Bergen County before moving on to Yeshivat Har Etzion in Israel and YU. After studying under and serving as shiur assistant for Rabbi Michael Rosensweig, Rabbi Katz completed a bachelor’s degree in philosophy at YU and a master’s degree in Jewish philosophy at the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies.