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Monday, October 14
Yeshiva Fellowship Eruv Tour
Chaburah with Rav Mordechai Willig - during lunch - beis medrash
Wrestling team workout - during lunch - wrestling room
Tuesday, October 15
Chaburos with Rav Moshe Weinberger and Rav Meir Goldvicht - after davening - beis medrash
1st meeting for Mekor Chaim chaburah - during breakfast
Club Fair - during lunch
Application seminar for CUNY applicants with Rabbi Brownstein and Mr. Sragow - during lunch - Room 444 (Computer Lab)
MTA Chorus practice - during lunch - Room 405
MTA Band practice - 5th period in the Band Room
Novice and Experienced Debate - 6:00-8:00 - Library
Passaic Night Seder - 8:30-9:15 - Agudah of Passaic
Chaburos with Rav Schachter and Rav Twersky meet after davening in the beis medrash
YU Honors informational session - during lunch - Honors Lounge of Furst Hall
LionsLive meeting during lunch
PSATs Administered
Thursday October 17 Leadership Institute breakfast: all members should attend - Room 203 Yeshiva Fellowship chaburah with Rav Herschel Schachter - during lunch MTA Chorus practice - during lunch - Room 404 MTA Band practice - 5th period in the Band Room Mishmar - Dismissal 7:00 |
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Rabbi Yosef Mendelevich addresses MTA Students
by Amiel Katz ('16)
On Thursday, we had the privilege of hearing from Rabbi Yosef Mendelevich, a Jewish refusenik from the Soviet Union. Rabbi Mendelevich related his amazing and inspiring story about how he tried to practice Judaism under great duress in a land where doing so was illegal, despite coming from a home which was not observant, and then subsequently tried to escape the country by hijacking a plane and flying to Israel. Although he was caught and sent to a labor camp in Siberia, the entire time he was there he never forgot that he was Jewish and how much that meant to him. He spoke about how he was able to smuggle in a Siddur, a Chumash and Tzitizis and even went on a hunger strike when his religious articles were confiscated, all in an effort to show the Soviet Union and the world that he was Jewish and would practice Judaism no matter what. He also refused to work on Shabbos, despite the harsh punishments which this brought upon him. He simply was unafraid of the Soviet authorities even in the prison camp, and remained positive, proud and confident about everything that happened to him throughout his incredible ordeal. It is for this reason, as Rabbi Taubes said in his introduction, that he is a true modern day Jewish hero. His story was a truly inspiring tale of mesiras nefesh and we were grateful to have such an amazing person in our school.
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If you would like to order his book, Unbroken Spirit, please fill out this order form and return to MTA by Tuesday, October 15. |
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The Passing of a Gadol - Rav Ovadyah Yosef z"l
by Zev Markowitz ('15)
This week, on Monday morning, Klal Yisrael lost one of its greatest Torah leaders Rav Ovadyah Yosef (often referred to as Chacham Ovadyah), former Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Eretz Yisrael. Not only did he lead the Jewish world in terms of his incredibly extensive Torah knowledge and inspiration, he led many Jews, especially Sephardim, with a political party that has played a big role in Medinat Yisrael. After shiur on Monday, the school had an assembly to commemorate his passing. Rabbi Taubes spoke about how Rav Ovadyah influenced the world of learning with his clear and remarkably comprehensive teshuvos and piskei halachah, and noted that although few of us as high school students have learned directly from his seforim, they have been and are used by many of our Rebbeim. Rav Mordechai Willig, Rosh Yeshiva at YU, then spoke to us, as he had a personal connection with Rav Ovadyah. He related how great a Talmid Chacham he was, possessing unique expertise in all areas of Torah, with the ability to quote by heart from the writings of so many of the great Torah authorities of the past, and he then shared Rav Ovadyah's life story with us. It was truly inspirational to hear how totally he immersed himself in Torah since arriving in Eretz Yisrael as a young boy and how much he was able to accomplish and contribute. Hopefully his Torah will continue on and may we all have the zechus to continue to learn from his teachings.
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Incredible Freshman Hike
Click here for more pictures from the hike
On October 9th, MTA's freshman class put on their hiking boots and made the trek up Carris Hill in Norvin Green State Park. Lead by Activity Coordinators Extraordinaire Rabbi Jon Green and Mr. Yosef Gillers, the students worked to find the beauty in nature - "mah rabu maasecha Hashem."
An awesome and educational time was had by all!
Be sure to check out the video put together by Mr Gillers from the hike.
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First Novice Debate of the Year
by Meir Barg ('16)
 For more pictures from the Novice Debate click here.
This past Tuesday, the Debate Club kicked off with a new surge of novice debaters excellently arguing their sides of the issue. Up for debate this time was the abolishment of the death penalty.
For the past three weeks, novice debaters have been preparing affirmative and negative points for the debate. They practiced with experienced debaters and even argued in mock debates. The time finally came this week when they would show their skills and passionately express their views.
After being invigorated by a pizza dinner, the novices went to their respective rooms where they would be judged by experienced debaters. The novices performed to perfection, emulating the great speakers they practiced to be. They presented their arguments strategically and defended themselves expertly.
Congratulations to all of the novice debaters who made MTA proud. Congratulations to Yehuda Goldberg ('17) on being the first-placed debater. Thank you to all of the judges, timekeepers, and observers who helped out with the debate. Of course, thank you to Mrs. Levitt, our esteemed debate coach, because without her expert coaching, MTA would not have the spectacular debate team we have today.
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- Rav Judah Mischel, from Yeshivat Lev HaTorah in Israel, spoke to the entire 11th grade and Rabbi Schenker's shiur on Thursday.
- The Leadership Institute had a breakfast this week. Click here for more pictures
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Varsity Basketball dominates Rambam
by Ezra Teichman ('14)
This past Sunday afternoon, the Lions faced the Rambam Ravens. The Lions came out hitting on all cylinders and found themselves leading 10-2 early in the first quarter. Lead by the great defense of Akiva Gottlieb, the Lions went into halftime with a 33-19 lead. The Lions continued their dominant play in the second half and won the game by a score of 60-23. The Lions' balanced scoring was led by Akiva Gottleib (13), Eli Lipner (12), Ezra Teichman (8), Yoni Samet (8) and Dovie Neuberger (8). The Lions face TABC this Tuesday night in their first round matchup in the Magen David Tournament.
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Shema Koleinu
Parshas Lech Lecha. issue.
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מזל טוב
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Mazal Tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Gary Beitler on the marriage of their daughter Batya to Yitzi Simon of Monsey.
Mazal Tov to former Dorm Director Jonathan Teitelbaum ('07) on his marriage to Basya Adler of Teaneck.
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ברוך דיין האמת
| On behalf of the entire YUHSB community, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Rabbi Menachem Brick, father of Dovi ('09), Shua ('11), and Yehuda ('13), upon the loss of his mother.
May the Brick family know of sadness no more and be comforted amongst the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. |
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Upcoming Events
10/27 MTA Open House No Sessions
11/14-16
Yeshiva-Wide Shabbaton
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Pearls of Wisdom: MTA's Literary and Art Journal is available! Please email Ms. Lewis at dlewis@yuhsb.org
or stop by the Library if you would like a copy.
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