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On behalf of the YUHSB family, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Yaakov ('03) and Avi ('10) Faitelewicz, and sister Shani, upon the loss of parents Morris and Beth (Pitem) Faitelewicz Z"L and future brother-in-law Yehuda Bayme Z"L in a horrific car accident.
Please daven for:
Yaakov Dov ben Blima Chana
Avrohom Yosef ben Blima Chana
Shoshana Chaya bas Blima Chana
May the Faitelewicz and Bayme families be comforted amongst the mourners of Zion and know of sorrow no more.
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Congratulations to Chanoch Berenson, an esteemed member of our Science Department, for coauthoring with a YU college professor an article in "Chemical Communication," an international chemical science journal.
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Happy Birthday!
Jonathan Gibber (9/12), Shaya Pollack (9/13), Daniel Gold (9/15), Gavriel Rosner (9/16), Ephraim Taber (9/17), Dani Lobel (9/17), David Tanner (9/18)
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A Message From Rabbi Taubes
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Among its many other distinctions,
Rosh HaShanah is also the beginning of the Aseres Yemei Teshuvah, the ten special days, culminating with Yom Kippur, on which we focus on repentance, on acknowledging our spiritual shortcomings, on achieving atonement, and on restoring our relationship with Hashem. And yet, a close look at the unique Rosh HaShanah liturgy reveals that many of the special prayers typically associated with the above themes are in fact absent on Rosh HaShanah. Unlike on any of the other days of the Aseres Yemei Teshuvah (excluding Shabbos), there are no Selichos on Rosh HaShanah. There is no viduy (ashamnu, bagadnu, etc., etc.,) on Rosh HaShanah. In Avinu Malkeinu, which is indeed recited on Rosh HaShanah, many have the practice to omit the references to transgressions and forgiveness. If, then, Rosh HaShanah is not a day on which we highlight our sins and our desire to be pardoned, in what way is it in fact a day of Teshuvah?
Perhaps the answer is that on Rosh HaShanah, we engage in Teshuvah of a different sort. Whereas during the rest of the Aseres Yemei Teshuvah we examine specific deeds and express regret for particular actions as part of the Teshuvah process, as indeed described in the prayers like the Selichos and the viduy, on Rosh HaShanah the emphasis is on our attitudes, on our general world view, and on our approach to life which together constitute the backdrop to our deeds and our actions. We therefore do not recite prayers relating to any specific sins or particular transgressions, but rather consider the more weighty matters of Hashem's kingship, His continued involvement in the world, and His revelation to us through His Torah. On Rosh HaShanah, we make sure that our overall values are in order, that we know who we are and where we stand, and that we recognize our connection to Hashem and His Torah. Only after doing this can we move on to the details characterized by our prayers during the remainder of the Aseres Yemei Teshuvah.
When we begin a new school year, we are sometimes overwhelmed by the many details which suddenly become part of our lives (again). We appropriately concentrate upon the particular demands and the specific requirements that are being imposed upon us because we want to succeed in all of our pursuits. But here too, it is important to take just a little bit of time to reflect upon the bigger picture as well - to consider where we are, where we would like to be, where we are heading, and what we truly want to get - out of our yeshiva, out of our education, and out of our lives. When we have at least begun to contemplate these larger issues, we will then be ready to turn our attention to the "nitty gritty" and hopefully to begin to carry out our individual missions with great success.
I close by wishing everyone in the YUHSB family a Kesivah VaChasimah Tovah and a wonderful year of good health, happiness, and productivity.
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Shana Tova from Yeshiva University!
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Pictures From The First Day Of School!
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Students Excited to Return
by Raziel Siegman (17')
As the new school year begins, many students are excited to join the wide array of clubs and activities that MTA has to offer. The coming school year appears to be a promising one - the incoming freshmen class was privileged to begin school early with an orientation on September 3rd and were excited to meet their new teachers and fellow classmates as they embark on their high school adventure. The day consisted of somewhat shortened classes following the regular schedule, in order for the teachers and students to get acquainted with each other before the beginning of the actual school year.
On September 8th, school officially began and all the students arrived at MTA, surprised and excited to see all the building renovations that had been done over the summer. The 4th floor classrooms have been newly carpeted, and have larger desks and new chairs. Some of the bathrooms were also redone and many areas of the school have been repainted. We hope these new improvements will enhance the learning environment and our school year. As the new school year begins, the entire MTA community would like to wish everyone a successful new year and a Kesivah VaChasimah Tovah.
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Freshmen Hit the Ground Running
by Netanel Tager ('19)
An end-of-summer start to school for the 100th graduating class of MTA began with a bang at freshman orientation. It was a shortened day of school, but was jam packed with excitement. A beautiful davening kick-started the day, and was followed by a light breakfast. Next, students went to shiur where they made lots of new friends, were introduced to their rebbeim, and got their first taste of a high school level shiur. The formal part of orientation followed, where the freshman class learned all about MTA (and especially MTA's love for feeding students pizza for lunch!). After lunch, students proceeded to their general studies classes. Whether the class was English, Math, Biology, History or gym, we all had a blast. The great afternoon came and went by in a flash for all of the members of the class of 2019. When getting on the buses to go home, we couldn't wait to come back for more!
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Please share with us your significant family milestones so we may appropriately acknowledge events and losses and properly communicate information. Please contact Mr. Elie Hirt at ehirt@yuhsb.org
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A Lion's Life Executive Staff
Faculty Advisor: Elie Hirt
Publishing & Design: Devir Kahan ('13)
Editor in Chief: Shimmy Mandelbaum ('16) and CJ Glicksman ('16)
Executive Editor: Rami Nordlicht ('16)
Sports Editor: Daniel Mirsky ('16) and Yosef Schatz ('16)
Associate Editor: Raziel Siegman ('17)
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