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Although there were no regular sessions on Thanksgiving Day, MTA hosted morning Shiurim, including refreshments, in six of its various local communities: Rabbi Jonathan Kessel spoke in Bergen Coiunty, Rabbi Mordechai Brownstein spoke in Brooklyn, Rabbi Shimon Schenker spoke in Edison, Rabbi Mayer…

by David Tanner ('18) This past Wednesday, the 10th Grade Yeshiva Fellowship was privileged to visit Mike's Bistro for a special field trip to learn about practical Kashrus. First, Rabbi Dov Schreier, a senior Rabbinic Coordinator at the Orthodox Union, presented a slideshow to us highlighting…

Yeshiva University High School for Boys (YUHSB) is delighted to announce a partnership with Rastegar Capital, a private investment firm dedicated to providing an abundance of wealth so that individuals can enjoy the abundances of life. As part of this partnership, Rastegar Capital has provided all…

by Rami Nordlicht ('16) This past Saturday night, the MTA Varsity Hockey Lions squared off against the Ramaz Rams in the Lion's Den. The game did not start off very well for the Lions, as Ramaz was able to capitalize on a few questionable penalty calls to take an early lead. The Lions fought back…

by Ephraim Landa ('19) After starting off 0-2 with losses to North Shore and SAR, the Lions got prepared to play 4 games in 8 days. They played Frisch, YDE, Ramaz and TABC. After losing to Frisch, the Lions traveled to Brooklyn to play the YDE Thunder. The Lions scored early and never stopped.…

Towards the end of Shacharis on Wednesday, Rabbi Taubes proudly called up a number of students who had reviewed the entire Masseches Megillah, which they had originally learned for last year's yeshiva-wide siyum in June. Some of the boys even reviewed it twice! Before Rabbi Taubes delivered the…

The 12th Grade History classes had quite a treat this past Wednesday, hosting Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Weinberg of Yeshiva University for a class on Chassidic Thought. Mr. Dobrick's 12th Grade History Class joined Mr. Bernstein's 12th Grade Jewish History Classes for this special presentation. Rabbi…

by Rafi Feig ('19) On Tuesday, the fortunate freshmen class got an early start on the college application process when they met with Director of College Guidance Mr. Sragow and College Guidance Advisor Rabbi Brownstein. Mr. Sragow and Rabbi Brownstein discussed the importance of maintaining a high…

by Hillel Krief ('16) Ezra Schwartz Z"L, a 2015 graduate of Maimonides High School in Boston who was studying in Israel for the year, was tragically murdered in a terrorist attack last Thursday, along with four others. To extend their condolences and to show their support to his grieving family,…

by Jason Blatt ('16) Last Wednesday, the Honors College had the pleasure of hearing a presentation from Professor Van Kelly, a computer science professor at Yeshiva College, about his knowledge in the area of technology. Professor Kelly began his lecture discussing his past passions and vocations…