MMY CONNECTIONS
 #13~August 20, 2013
We hope your summer has been relaxing! As we enter Elul Zman, a new year here at MMY has began. We want to share some divrei Torah to help add some inspiration during this month of Tshuva. We've also included some articles from previous MMY students to give you a glimpse at what members of the MMY family have been up to.

As Always, Stay in touch!
The MMY Family




Rabbi Manning, originally from London, has recently been appointed as "Senior Rav Mechanech" and is joining the MMY administration beginning with Elul Zman.

The Power of the Shofar Blasts 
by Rabbi Anthony Manning

"The classic pattern of the shofar blasts is Tekiah - Teruah - Tekiah...How does this  ancient Jewish music impact on the process of teshuva and personal growth?"

 

 

Presenting the 16th edition of MMY's annual Kol Mevaseret journal, a compendium of insights and Torah topics.  Each article is written by a student or faculty member from MMY. Please enjoy the following excerpt, which is especially relevant during the month of Elul.

Le'David Hashem Ori
by Maayan Chana Rockland (MMY 5773)

"There is a custom to recite Tehillim 27, "Le'David Hashem Ori" from Rosh Chodesh Elul until Shmini Atzeret...This tradition originates from the time when Moshe went up on Har Sinai on Rosh Chodesh Elul, to receive the luchot for the second time..."

 



Ashira Greenberg has just completed her year at MMY. As you will read in her message, Ashira's experience was something totally unique.

"Thank You, MMY" 
by Ashira Greenberg
(MMY 5773)

"I just got back from my Shana Aleph year at MMY...As I look back on the year, I cannot help but reflect on the process that brought me to this point
...Like many other teens, I want to "fit in" and do what is considered "normal." But unlike many other teens, I have cerebral palsy..."
 




by Shira (Bloch) Wenig ~
MMY 5761

(Melbourne, Australia, Physician)

 
"It's strange to think that I never actually chose to go to MMY!  Coming from Australia, I had no concept of the range of post-high school learning options in Israel and what the differences between them might be. Thankfully, though, my parents knew better.  It all happened in a rush..."
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