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MTA Robotics Team members David Kohanchi, Akiva Richman, Netanel Tager, Daniel Rosenfeld, Ezra Muskat, and Binyamin Peretz, recently presented STEM workshops to Yeshiva of Central Queens and Yeshiva Har Torah students.  These hands-on demonstrations, which focused on software, gear ratios, and…

Today’s MTA Chanukah Light is Mrs. Rivka Djavaheri.  As a History Instructor, Mrs. Djavaheri integrates traditional teaching methods with the latest technology in her classroom.  She brings learning to life for her students and strives to transform each lesson into an interesting and…

Today’s MTA Chanukah Light is Parent, Mr. Mitchel Aeder. A busy Tax Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers who is on call for his clients 24/6, Mr. Aeder makes time to daven daily with a minyan, maintain a regular limmud Torah schedule, and spend time with his family. In addition to juggling these…

By: Akiva Richman (‘19) As a yeshiva that consists of talmidim from many different communities, MTA hosts Shabbos programming in various communities throughout the year.  On November 30th - December 1st, MTA hosted an amazing Shabbaton in Queens, with more than 50 talmidim from across New…

By: Elishama Marmon (‘20) On Sunday, November 2nd, MTA hosted multiple yeshiva high schools for The Great Debate, a series of debate matches organized by MTA Debate Coach Mrs. Harriet Levitt.  The day started with an Extemporaneous Speaking contest, where finalists were selected to present at…

By: Yosef Flamenbaum (‘21) and Sam Verstandig (‘21) On Tuesday, December 4th, a group of MTA Sophomores joined Yeshiva University’s Political Action Committee on a trip to Washington, DC to lobby Congress.  Over the course of the day, they met with members of the House of Representatives to…

The ruach and achdus were felt throughout the MTA campus, as the entire yeshiva celebrated together at our Chanukah Chagiga on Thursday, December 6th.  The event kicked off with latkes and sufganiyot, a video presentation, and a D’var Torah from Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Michael Taubes. Then,…

Today’s MTA Chanukah Light is Junior, Elishama Marmon.  In addition to his role on our award-winning Robotics Team, Elishama participates in Night Seder, takes advantage of the unique opportunity to enroll in college courses at Yeshiva University, and is an active member of many clubs,…

Today’s MTA Chanukah Light is alumnus and YUHS Board member, Daniel Turkel (MTA ’06, YC ’12, RIETS '14).  Mr. Turkel is a Partner at a real estate investment firm. He is also the Founder of Chesed L’Yehoshua and serves on its Board, in addition to serving on the Board of Congregation Zichron…