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Last Friday, the Americans and our madrich Uri went to see a video about the history of Gush Etzion. We saw the difficulties the people faced in the early days of this settlement, and tried to imagine their hardships. The settlers' dedication to this land, despite the countless times they were…

by CJ Glicksman ('16) This past Wednesday night, MTA hosted a novice debate, which was originally scheduled for last week, but was postponed due to the snowstorm. Novice debaters came from Ma'ayanot and Ezra Academy to debate against MTA, and experienced debaters came from each school to judge the…

The Varsity Hockey Lions continue to make MTA proud both on (see below for more on this past week's win) and off the court. For the second consecutive year, the team, led by Coaches Eytan Mishkoff and Dovie Quint, will be running in the ING Half-Marathon Miami on behalf of Team Lifeline. Last year…

by Dov Guggenheim ('15) Last Friday, the exchange students woke up at the beautiful hour of 5:30 in the morning to daven at Nachal Hashofet. After davening concluded, the group, along with Uri, our madrich, and the Av vi Em bayit, Yedidya and Esther, went on a casual tiyul.   Later that…

by Aryeh Burg ('15)   This past Sunday, which was Asarah b'Teves, the boys went  on a moving trip to the Central Jerusalem Prison. This is the place where many people who fought for the independence of Israel were imprisoned by the British. Monday was a normal day of intense learning…

This year, the Honors College leadership instituted a new program for its senior members. In order to reinforce the ideals that were so adeptly and attentively studied for four years, each student was charged with the task of creating a capstone project, a culminating achievement, to complete…

On Wednesday morning, Rabbi Taubes addressed the entire student body after davening to reflect upon the unspeakable tragedy that took place last week in Newtown, Connecticut, which resulted in the devastating loss of so many young and innocent lives. He stressed that we dare not think that just…

As soon as Shabbos ended last week, the 11 MTA students participating in this year's Makor Chaim Exchange Program rushed to JFK Airport to catch their flight, along with Rabbi Richter and Mrs. Rosenberg who accompanied them to the Holy Land. After a long but uneventful trip, a bus was waiting at…

The Class of 2016 traveled to the Rockaways, Oceanside, and Freeport on Wednesday to help with the cleanup needed in the aftermath of Hurriance Sandy. MTA has been sending relief missions at least once a week since the storm; students are able to learn first hand the value of chessed and how…

The Class of 2016 traveled to the Rockaways, Oceanside, and Freeport on Wednesday to help with the cleanup needed in the aftermath of Hurriance Sandy. MTA has been sending relief missions at least once a week since the storm; students are able to learn first hand the value of chessed and how…