This past Motzaei Shabbos, MTA hosted its annual Open House. Welcoming over 700 people from over ten communities including Teaneck, West Hempstead, Queens, Monsey, Bergneifled, Great Neck, Passaic, Fair Lawn, Brooklyn, Five Towns, as well as out-of-town communities, the night was an incredible success! 

On Tuesday, October 29, Seniors at MTA who are part of the Names, Not Numbers Holocaust Documentary Elective participated in a unique lunchtime assembly with a special guest. Jeff Salgo, a retired CBS News Producer, spoke to students about best practices of interviewing techniques that he gained from over 35 years lecturing about and working in the field of Broadcast Journalism. His session was designed to give the students tips and tricks for their upcoming interviews with Holocaust Survivors.

The Bnos Malka G.O. is sailing full steam ahead with their theme of Brachos Land, under the direction of G.O. Coordinator Mrs. Etti Amar! For their first stop, for the month of Cheshvan, the students will be traveling on the BMA Express to Shabbos Island, where they will learn all about the brachos pertaining to Shabbos.

On Sunday, November 3, the Yeshiva University High School for Girls (Central) hosted its annual Open House. The 2024 edition was a whirlwind of fun, warmth, and learning, as Central’s faculty and students shared the wildcat experience with the wider community. The morning gave the Central team a chance to demonstrate the unique value of Central, a small school that offers big opportunities for its students – including entry into the Yeshiva University family.

HANC High School held a pre-Simchat Torah celebration that brought together students, faculty, and community members in a beautiful expression of joy and unity. The event featured lively music, spirited dancing, and a shared sense of purpose as everyone gathered to prepare for the Chag. The highlight of the celebration was the dedication of a new Torah cover gifted to HANC High School by Ariel and Shelley Serber, proud parents of current junior, T.J. Serber. This was done in conjunction with the Simchat Torah Project in memory of Major Dvir David ben Fima who was killed in battle in December 2023.  (thesimchattorahproject.org)

This past Shabbos, MTA’s Class of 2028, along with their Senior Cubs2Lions mentors, came together to bond on a special Shabbaton. The talmidim boarded the buses for Camp Nageela after their regular Thursday night Mishmar, and after a quick surprise stop for bowling, arrived just in time for a delicious midnight barbecue. After receiving their room assignments, the talmidim enjoyed ping pong, nine square, and of course the open beis midrash until curfew.