The day featured a lively and enriching lineup: an expansive Student Fair, dynamic panels, multimedia presentations, shiurim from Rabbeim, hands-on activities, sports challenges, raffles, competitions, and a catered lunch.
As guests arrived, they were warmly received by the MAY Hanhalah, devoted faculty, and a large group of student and parent volunteers. Visitors began their day in the bustling Student Fair, set up in the Yeshiva’s spacious gym, where current talmidim proudly presented the many extracurricular programs and initiatives that enrich student life.
From there, the crowd gathered in the Bais Medrash to hear divrei chizuk from our Rosh HaYeshiva, Rabbi Mordechai Yaffe. Rabbi Yaffe emphasized that “our mission in the Mesivta spans far beyond the high school years,” explaining that “our ultimate goal is to shape future husbands, fathers, and ovdei Hashem—and everything we do is designed with that in mind.” He concluded by elaborating on the Yeshiva’s guiding motto: “Rabbeim for Life. Education for Life. Torah for Life.” An emotionally powerful video presentation followed, inviting families to immerse themselves in the essence of the Mesivta experience.
Students then enjoyed a lineup of engaging learning opportunities, including an excitting science demonstration with Biology and Engineering instructor, Mr. Pinchas Fiber, a stimulating shiur from 9th grade Rebbe Rabbi Yoseph Lorbert, and a lively Q & A session with the Menahel, Rabbi Yossi Bennett. The afternoon wrapped up with a Chinese buffet and an exciting grand raffle.
Parents participated in three interactive panel discussions featuring Limudei Kodesh faculty, General Studies faculty, and current MAY parents. Each panel offered candid insight and enthusiastic responses to the questions posed by prospective parents.
“There are many wonderful options in our community,” Rabbi Yaffe noted in his welcome address. “Each school has its strengths. What sets MAY apart is that we strive for excellence in Limudei Kodesh, Limudei Chol, and in the breadth of our extracurricular offerings. Our state-of-the-art campus is always alive with activity, yet never at the expense of the personal attention and lasting relationships that allow every talmid to thrive.”
One parent expressed, “The warmth at MAY is tangible. You can see the sincerity of the Rabbeim and the deep, genuine connections they have with their talmidim.”
Ateres Yaakov talmidim played a major role in the day’s success—competing with visitors in Ping-Pong, football, and basketball, while showcasing the ruach and camaraderie that define the MAY experience. The Torah learning opportunities were highlighted by participants in the pre-Shacharis Gemara shiur, Post-Shacharis Mishnayos chaburah, optional Bekiyus shiurim, optional Night Sedarim, and Bein Hazmanim learning programs. Members of the Student Government, Arista, clubs, athletic teams and a myriad of extracurricular programs proudly represented their booths, displaying merchandise, giveaways, jerseys, championship trophies, and the many avenues for growth available to each student.