Due to MTA’s association with Yeshiva University, our students are afforded incredible opportunities to connect with YU/RIETS Roshei Yeshiva. This past week, we kicked off our new semester of chaburas, allowing students to learn and to develop relationships with these world renowned Talmidei Chachomim on a personal level. Interested talmidim were divided into small groups, each of which meets […]
by Yehuda Weschler (’16)
This past Wednesday, MTA had the privilege of havingDr. Cenk Sumen address the Honors College and Applied Science club regarding Cell Therapy. Dr. Sumen works for a company called Progenitor Cell Therapy (PCT), which works on healing people through the use of varying cell therapies.
Before delving into his lecture, Dr. […]
Mazel tov to Rabbi Danto’s shiur on their siyum of the first perek of Masseches Megillah this week. After completing the perek, the shiur celebrated this wonderful milestone in their learning with singing and dancing.
They then headed to Bowler City for a few enjoyable and competitive games of bowling. Afterwards, they went to Rabbi Danto’s parents’ home in Teaneck for a delicious seudah which was accompanied […]
by Ari Kimmelfeld (’18)
On Tuesday evening, a number of students chose to stay after school to attend a business plan workshop presented by Dr. Galit Ben-Joseph, Clinical Assistant Professor of Management at YU’s Sy Syms School of Business. Dr. Ben-Joseph also serves as an Executive Director and Financial Advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. […]
On Friday, February 6th, students in the MTA LEAD program had the opportunity to attend the Kukin Lecture Series and hear from Executive Vice-President and General Counsel of the Madison Square Garden Company, Mr. Lawrence Burian.
Mr. Burian provided a detailed overview of the business of sports and entertainment and explained his leadership role […]
by Jeremy Borgen (’15)
Last night, the Varsity Lions headed to The Lions’ Den to take on the Rambam Ravens in the first round of the playoffs. After a disappointing loss to North Shore in their final game of the season, the Lions looked to bounce back and continue their run towards the championship.
The Ravens were in for […]
by Ari Kimmelfeld (’18)
On Tuesday, February 3rd, the ninth grade Honors College visited The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The students enjoyed learning about the fundamental juxtapositions between the Ancient Egyptians and the Biblical Jews who lived in Egypt at that time. With the help of Rabbi Cohen and Mr. Dobrick, the trip to […]
Every year, a group of MTA students joins Yeshiva University’s YUPAC lobby mission to Washington, DC., and this year was no different when YU held it annual trip this past week. Participating students had to practice their advocacy skills in advance, starting with a half-day training session held last Sunday, at which […]
by Zev Markowitz (’15)
For the fourth consecutive year, the MTA varsity hockey team had the honor of partnering with Chai Lifeline by joining Team Lifeline to run the Miami half marathon. Each runner had to raise at least $1800, and an anonymous sponsor helped each player reach the required $3600.
The […]
