YOSS Talmidim Connecting To Their Roots

MTA talmidim have been preparing for the upcoming yom tov with learning opportunities unique to the MTA experience. First, talmidim had the opportunity to hear a chabura from YU Kollel Elyon fellow Rabbi Josh Kaufman. Then, talmidim in Rabbi Kerner’s shiur had the opportunity to hear a sichas mussar from YU Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen in preparation for Pesach. Since Rosh Chodesh Nissan, there has been an air of excitement in the halls of MTA, and the talmidim are excited to bring their learning home with them for Pesach.

This past week, Klal Yisroel commemorated Reb Yaakov Kamenetzky’s yahrzeit (1891-1986).

Rabbi Mordechai Kamenetzky, rosh yeshiva of Yeshiva of South Shore, took Rabbi Rosenwasser’s 8th grade shiur to Reb Yaakov’s kever. Besides for being his illustrious grandfather, Reb Yaakov was also heavily involved in the formation of the yeshiva more than 60 years ago, and his daas Torah continues to resonate in the learning and hashkafa every single day. Reb Yaakov had a systematic approach to chinuch that included when to learn Alef-Bais, when to get their first Siddur and Chumash, and when to begin learning Gemara. Reb Yaakov had a keen understanding of children and the learning process, and he inspired a generation