Sunday, December 9Chanukah Vacation, No Sessions Monday, December 10Chanukah Vacation, No Sessions Tuesday, December 11Chanukah davening in Lamport Auditorium Chinese Auction Ongoing
Navi Kollel to meet in the Beis Midrash at 12:40pm Pearls of Wisdom, Literary Journal, meeting during lunch in room 430 Dismissal @ 5:15pm Wednesday, December 12
Chanukah davening in Lamport Auditorium
Chaburas w/ Rav Twersky and Rav Schachter after davening
Final chance to enter Chinese Auction
Chanukah Chagigah w/ Eitan Katz following davening in Weissberg Commons
Model UN meeting during lunch, room TBA
Chorus Practice during lunch in room 404
Band Practice in room 404 during 5th period
Dismissal @ 5:15pm
Thursday, December 13
Chanukah davening locations TBA
KS"A Halacha Shiur w/ free donuts; 9:10am in room 203
Library squad meeting during lunch in the Library
Mishmar; Dismissal @ 7pm
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Associate Dean and Entrepreneur-in-Residence of the Sy Syms School of Business Michael Strauss Helps Launch MTA LEAD
 On Tuesday, students packed into the Library to hear more about MTA's brand new partnership with the Sy Syms School of Business, called MTA LEAD (for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Advisement, and Development). The program offers incredibly unique opportunities to students interested in business and/or entrepreneurship via its two major components, which are not mutually exclusive. (A) Students can pitch practical business ideas to an Executive Council consisting of various business leaders with the goal of being assigned a mentor to guide the project. Students without ideas of their own are able to partner with other students. (B) High school students will be able to participate in the Ira Kukin Lecture Series in which leading business executives of global companies speak to a select group of Syms students. Past speakers have included NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Bed, Bath & Beyond Co-Founder Warren Eisenberg, and NY Mets owner Fred Wilpon, to name a few.
Dean Strauss spoke to the students about the amazing opportunity they have, and shared with them some background and stories from his own experiences, including his time as a top executive at American Express, and then as the founder of a number of start-ups. He provided some tips as to what entrepreneurs should think about when developing ideas and putting together a business plan. Dean Strauss went so far as to offer every student his help, providing them with both his personal email address and cell phone number. Some students have already taken him up on his offer.
Students interested in applying to LEAD have until December 31st to complete the online application. Students with business ideas should answer all questions, effectively creating a mini-business plan. More information can be found at www.yuhsb.org/mta-lead.
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"Names, Not Numbers" Heads to
the Jewish Heritage Museum
by Moshe Bochner ('13)
 On Monday, the "Names, Not Numbers" program, MTA's Holocaust film documentary class for seniors, went to Battery Park to visit the Jewish Heritage Museum. Led by Mrs. Tova Fish-Rosenberg, the group of thirty plus seniors were generously treated to a tour of the museum as well as an educational program and workshop.
 First, Dr. Paul Radensky addressed the group on the reason for visiting the museum and what lessons could be taken from the very emotional and meaningful tour. Next, the group was divided into three and were taken on tours of the exhibits, where they saw hundreds of artifacts salvaged from Europe after the Holocaust. The tour guides offered insights and personal anecdotes that really added to the experience. After the tour and lunch, the students took part in a workshop on the Ethical Will, and were challenged to articulate what they felt are the most important values that must be passed down to future generations. The trip was a very emotional one, but was meaningful and educational for all. We thank Mrs. Fish-Rosenberg for organizing the trip as well as the Jewish Heritage Museum for generously sponsoring the tours and program, and for providing an excellent experience.
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Rabbi Moshe Taragin, Ram at Yeshivat Har Etzion, Addresses the Hatzioni Club
by Aryeh Klien ('14)
 During lunch on Tuesday, MTA students had the privilege to hear from Rabbi Moshe Taragin, one of the Ramim of Yeshivat Har Etzion, who addressed them as to how a religious Jew should view the events of the past few weeks in Israel. He briefly mentioned the political aspects of the recent events, but he really focused on giving religious guidance to the MTA community. Rabbi Taragin said that throughout the missile attacks of the past weeks he felt very closely connected to the entirety of Israel. He related to the students an anecdote that occurred to him one Shabbos during the bombings. He said that on his way to Shul a red alert was called and he just walked into a stranger's home, to use this stranger's bomb shelter. The stranger warmly welcomed him and his son into his home. This, he said, was just one of the cases in which he saw that this tragedy brought Israel and the Jewish nation closer together.
Rabbi Taragin also gave religious guidance in regards to the twenty or so Neturei Karta members who support Hamas. He condemned their actions and even went as far as to say that according to according to some interpretations, these people might, in a way, no longer considered to be Jewish as they are putting their fellow brethren in danger. He concluded with a question-and-answer session. A big thanks goes to Rabbi Taragin for addressing the students, and to Hatzioni for organizing this inspiring event. |
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Mrs. Levitt's Class Performs Macbeth
 A new round of Macbeth performances began on Thursday, as the sophomores completed their study of Macbeth, a Shakespeare tragedy. Each group determined the time period to set the specific act in and used costumes and scenery to match the time. The fourth period class masterfully interpreted Act II in a traditional way - but the acting was anything but traditional! The actors had memorized their lines, a feat that amazed their fellow students. Dani Gruen gave a hilarious interpretation of the Porter, who provides comic relief.
Immanuel Kogen assumed the role of Lady Macbeth, who was not always a good person. Yisroel Loewy was excellent as Banquo and Donalbain. Yehuda Weschler played Fleance, Malcolm, Macduff and the old man in a challenging and clever manner. Finally, Macbeth was played by Joseph Wolf in a thoroughly engaging and compelling manner. This was one of the best productions in years in Mrs. Levitt's Shakespeare theater.
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- Once again, MTA sent students to hurricane ravaged communities in Far Rockaway and Brooklyn. Service trips went out on both Wednesday and Thursday as we continue to do our best to help communities in need. Some more pictures on Flickr.
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LIONS UPDATE
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 Coach Gibber Celebrates his 200th Victory!
Just one win shy of win number 200, Coach Gibber expected the victory to come on Wednesday night on the road in Brooklyn, where the Lions were scheduled to take on Simchas Chaim. However, the milestone victory came hours earlier when it was announced that Simchas Chaim would be forfeiting the match. While an unusual win for Gibber, there have been many, many epic wins over his tenure and we look forward to many more. Congrats, Coach!
Varsity Basketball Suffers Late Collapse Against Ramaz
by Efraim Tepler ('14)
In the biggest game of the season thus far, the Lions traveled to the Upper East Side to take on the talented Ramaz Rams on Sunday. The marquee matchup featured the fast-paced Lions offense against the sharpshooting, strong-rebounding Rams. The smart, yet aggressive play exhibited by Shai Kamintesky, and the smooth, yet mighty big-man play by Hami Alexander helped MTA build a comfortable 10-point lead by halftime. But this game was a tale of two halves. The first half was all MTA. The second half... not as much. In the third quarter, Ramaz's offense was clicking while MTA's was stifled. The Lions did their best to retain their slim lead during the fourth quarter, and after a late hoop by Hami Alexander, it looked like the Lions would succeed. But the Rams had other plans. On the ensuing possession, the Rams attempted numerous long-range jumpers and missed them all. However, the Rams seemed to corral every offensive rebound and eventually scored. Then, Ramaz ambushed MTA with an aggressive pressure defense and the Lions panicked. Ramaz scored and took its first lead of the night with under a minute to go. MTA was unable to convert on a late isolation play, and Ramaz won the game. MTA's defense was strong throughout; however, it was the rebounding and aggressiveness of the Rams that ultimately decided the game. MTA was led Shai Kaminetzky (13), Shauli Naumberg (11) and Hami Alexander (9). Wrestling Lions Defeated In Opening Match by Shimmy Mandelbaum ('16) This past Monday night the MTA Lions kicked off their first official wrestling match against the Long Island Lexington Crusaders. Although the match started off with some rather disappointing losses, MTA got their first points when Aaron Black (145) pinned his opponent! The Crusaders won 3 matches by forfeit, while, specifically Doniel Weinreich (220), won 1 match by forfeit. Fans began wondering: would MTA pull ahead, would they win? Yonah Stromer (182), captain of the Lions, scored MTA their final points of the match (also by pinning his opponent) making the final score 66-18. Although MTA did not succeed in winning this match, they are not off to a bad start. Varsity Hockey Keeps on Rolling by Avi Sebbag ('13) After a long trip to Elizabeth NJ, the Lions were set to take on the JEC Lightning on Monday evening. Looking to keep their record perfect, the Lions had a tough task as they were missing their star player and captain, Eitan Rosenfeld. MTA quickly went up 1-0 with a goal by Moshe Lifschitz; however, JEC hung in there as it was only a 2-1 lead going into the 2nd period. The game broke open in the second period, though, as the Lions scored 4 goals and played hounding defense. As a result, the rest of the game was a breeze and starting goalie Rami Greenspan was given the rest of the night off as Dani Nissel and Yoni Sheer took over netminding duties. Everyone on the team got a big chunk of playing time in what ended up a 9-1 Lions victory.
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CHANUKAH CHINESE AUCTION FUNDRAISER
The first ever YUHSB Student Council Chinese Auction, to benefit those hurt in Hurricane Sandy and to support Torah L'tzion, continues next week!
The drawing will take place at our Chanukah Chagigah on Wednesday, December 12th.
Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance!
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CONDOLENCES
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It is with the heaviest of hearts that we inform you of the passing of Sari Ort, sister of our own Dovid ('14). Our hearts and our prayers are with the Ort family. Shiva information will be sent out as soon as it becomes available.
May the Ort family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
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MAZEL TOV!
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Mazel Tov to Tuviah Bacharach ('10) upon his engagement to Rachaeli Berman. Mazel Tov also to Rachaeli's grandfather, Rabbi Michael Hecht, and parents Mr. & Mrs. Zev and Judy Berman.
Mazel Tov to Rabbi Steven and Rachel Burg, parents of Aryeh ('15), who will be honored at the New Jersey NCSY Scholarship Melava Malka on December 29th.
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Gavri Raskin
12/9
Shlomo Mirsky
12/12
Dovi Leiter
12/13
Ori Putterman
12/13
Rami Nordlicht
12/14
Shlomo Fried
12/15
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Upcoming Events
12/20
8th Grade Visit Day #1
12/26
8th Grade Visit Day #2
1/1
New Year's Day, Tanach Final, 12:20pm Dismissal
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Calling All MTA Alumni, Parent and Faculty Authors!
The Yeshiva University High School for Boys community is replete with authors in all fields, from Tanakh to Topology, so the Library is creating a YUHSB bookshelf to celebrate them. This display, which will be given prominent place in the Library, will feature MTA-related authors-including alumni, parent and faculty authors. If you have published a book on any topic (including children's books or how-to), please send the Library the title/citation or better, yet, a copy! Articles in magazines or scholarly journals are also most welcome.
If you have any questions or ideas, please contact Danielle Lewis, YUHSB Librarian, at dlewis@yuhsb.org. Thank you for your participation!
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