MTA Freshmen had an incredible time on their Freshman Shabbaton, which took place on December 6th – 7th at the Hudson Valley Resort. From lively davening and learning programs to exciting games and activities, talmidim truly enjoyed the opportunity to make new friends as well as bond with each other and their rebbeim.
Seniors participating in MTA’s Names, Not Numbers elective had the unique privilege of meeting with Holocaust survivors and capturing their stories on film. The incredible and often heart-wrenching narratives included: Survivor Rene Slotkin, who described what it was like to be sent to Auschwitz at the young age of 5, where he and his twin […]
On Thursday, November 14th, MTA Freshmen enjoyed an incredible Night In Yeshiva with their rebbeim and Senior Cub2Lion mentors. The evening kicked off with pizza and a d’var Torah, then the real fun began! Freshmen and their Senior Cub2Lion mentors broke into groups and strategized the best way to build boats out of cardboard boxes. […]
On Thursday, November 7th, MTA partnered with Shalom Task Force and hosted a Go Purple event to raise awareness about domestic violence. Many talmidim, rebbeim, and faculty wore purple to show their support for those affected by this important issue and learned what it means to be an “upstander,” one who stands up for others. […]
By: Yaakov Weinstock (‘22)
On Tuesday, November 5th, MTA’s Sophomore Yeshiva Fellowship cohort and their Mashgiach Rabbi Pearl had the incredible opportunity to tour the Passaic eruv with expert, Rabbi Micah Shotkin. Rabbi Shotkin, who has built eruvs for communities across the country, explained the intricate laws of building and maintaining them. Each step taken […]
By: Shua Pariser (‘20)
On Friday morning, November 1st, MTA Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors headed to the Mountain Laurel Resort, for what would be an unforgettable Shabbaton. Talmidim enjoyed a variety of activities on Friday afternoon, including mini golf, archery, games, swimming, hiking, and football. Many talmidim also participated in an optional pre-Shabbos learning seder […]
MTA’s Names, Not Numbers program welcomed award-winning investigative reporter Jonah Kaplan on Wednesday, October 30th. Originally from Philadelphia, Kaplan joined ABC11 Eyewitness News in 2016 as the Political and Investigative Reporter. A two-time Emmy nominee, he is an integral part of the ABC11 I-Team alongside Troubleshooter Diane Wilson. Seniors participating in the Names, Not Numbers […]
By: Mr. Chayim Goldberg, MTA Chemistry Instructor, Student Internship Advisor
This summer I had the privilege to work with three talented MTA Juniors on a cancer research project at Yeshiva University. The three students chosen to participate in this program, Shua Feigin, Moishe Newman, and Aaron Poulad, were selected for their interest in science and […]
MTA hosted Simchas Beis Hashoeva events over Sukkos in Brooklyn, Highland Park, Monsey, Queens, and Teaneck. Talmidim and rebbeim enjoyed singing, dancing, divrei Torah, spending time together, and bonding outside the classroom. The MTA community is comprised of families from communities throughout the tri-state area. MTA hosts events in these communities throughout the year to […]
On Thursday, October 3rd, MTA Juniors braved the rain and joined the Jewish Home Family’s Safely@Home program and built sukkahs for those who were unable to build their own in the New Jersey Jewish community. Talmidim enjoyed participating in this program, which enables them to help community members fulfill this important mitzvah. The initiative is […]
