Negev Tiyul

The annual Negev Tiyul took off in style with the Talmidim biking down the historical Burma road. The Talmdim continued on to their beautiful lodging in the Negev town of Yerucham and participated in their 2nd water polo tournament in an Olympic size swimming pool in Nitzana. Winners of water polo were rewarded with a giant, yard long Fookie Fried Deli Roll.

The next morning the Talmidim who wanted to "push it", woke up for Vatikin and challenged themselves with a strenuos, but stunning hike in the Machtesh Hagadol. The "Push It" hike was led by Rav Saffer and Rav Glanz. This incredible hike went through the largest canyon, not deepest, in the entire world. They were led by our tour guide, Ari Gruen. The early morning views were nothing short of breathtaking, and the color of the desert sand was constantly changing from the different shades of the rising sun. The hikers formed the word "Push It" with their bodies (please see the pictures below). The entire Yeshiva joined up after breakfast for a tiyul in the Ein Bokek, which is a beautiful hike not far from the hotels near the Dead Sea. Ein Bokek is literally a natural oasis in the lowest and one of the most arid places on earth. After the hike, the boys had time to float and frolic in the incredible waters by the newly refurbished separate beach at Yam Hamelach.

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Avi Baron "pushing it!

Rav Glanz, Rav Saffer, tour guide, Ari Gruen, and the Talmidim make it to the top of the Machtesh Hagadol.

The hikers spell out "Push it"in the Machtesh Hagadol.

Akiva Blender, Daveed Mirwis, Alex Winer, Avishai Alge, Johnathan Klinger, and Ethan Jerome on the Ein Bokek tiyul.

Chessed

Every Tuesday afternoon a group of Talmidim led by Madrichim Dovi Berzon and Yonah Naiman visit the Beit Avot Old Age home in Yerushalayim. Avi Siegel is the captain of the group as he comes equipped with a clown suit and baloon making abilites.

Avishai Alge, Asher Gamzo, Aryeh Rephun, Avi Siegel, and Eric Sturm.

Madrich, Yona Naiman on the guitar with Eric Sturm, Robert "Rocky" Seftel, Avishai Alge, Effie Pill, and Michael Altaras making "Leibidick!"

Shiurim

Our Shiurim continue to be the highlight of the day. Shiurim are given at all parts of the day on every topic from Gemara B'Iyun, Gemara Bekiyut, Halacha, Hashkafah, Chassidut, Tzionut, Mishnayot, Parsha, Pirkei Avot and more.

Rav Lavey Freedman's shiur with Adam Markoff, Eli Meystel, Avi Baron, and Dovi Hollander.

Alex Wiener, Shimmy Auman, and Jono Fuchs following along in shiur.

Rav Lovy's shiur with Jonathan Briks and Michael Altaras.

Rav Isaacson's shiur.

Thanksgiving

Mevaseret celebrated Thanksgiving in style. Mo Berman, our Director of Culinary Services, cooked up an all American feast featuring 15 Turkeys with stuffing, sweet potatoe pie, Cranberry Crunch, Squash Soup, fresh breads, and of course, apple pie with ice cream for dessert.

The Yeshiva followed the Thanksgiving feast with all out flag football games in Kraft Stadium.

Mo Berman, director of culinary services, with Gershon Abramov.

Eli Meystel, Daveed Mirwis, and Michael Altaras look over all the trimmings.

Daveed Mirwis loves that Turkey, as does Eric Sturm and Moshe Allweiss.

Moshe Lewy-Neuman, Jonathan Klinger, Akiva Blander, Jonathan Briks, and Zach Ashman.

Zach Thall enjoying the feast with Avi Baron and Zach Neugut.

 

Safrut Shiur

Under the direction of Rav Kfir Dadon, the Safrut shiur is embarking on its yearly goal of each student writing his own Megillah before Purim. The basics of writing and relevant Halachot of Safrut are taught and the Talmidim are working diligently on their newly aquired craft.

Rav Kfir Dadon with Leor Vaknin.

Rav Kfir with Johnathan Briks.

Zvi Teitelbaum working hard.

Oren Vaknin practicing his letters.

Mazal Tov

Mazal Tov to Sivan Shachar upon his engagement to Shoshi Weiss!

Mazal Tov to Noam Srulovitz upon his engagement to Batya Weinstock!

Mazal Tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Akiva Wolk upon the birth of a daughter!

Parents Visiting

It is always a proud moment for us to watch parents visiting their sons in Yeshiva and shepping the Nachas.

Mr. Mark Wise with his son, Natan.

Mr. Harvey Friedman with his son, Yosef, and Rav Isaacson.

Dr. Shahin Sadik visiting his son, Eli. Dr. Shahin also brought along Eli's gradmother who hadn't been to Israel in many years.

Mr. Barry Siegel visiting his son, Avi.

Mr. Abe Rychik learning with his son, Kevin.

Aryeh Rephun was visited by his grandfather, the former Chief Rabbi of Germany.

Alex Mehl was lucky enough to be visited by his Zayde.

Mevaseret Intramurals

Mevaseret Intramurals is underway with 10 competitive teams going head to head in daily fierce battles on the court.

Avishai Alge going up for a shot against Aryeh Strobel.

Jason Katz's team "The Reinstein Fans", with Eli "Pet" Petrikovsky, Matt Reichel, Aryeh Strobel, Elliot Weiss, Rav Lavey Freedman, and Leor Vaknin.

Aishey Berger dominating the boards.

Referee Eytan Potash throwing up the jump ball.

The crowd goes wild! Yoni Stetch, BJ Ibgui, Avi Okin, Moshe Allweiss, Ami Rabin, Yonah "3" Pittinsky, Moshe Lewy-Neuman, Avi Baron, and Jacob Rogelberg.

Avishai Alge's team with Aishey Berger, Rav Binyamin Beiser, Asher Gamzo, and Jono Fuchs.

The entire Mevaseret Family wishes to express its condolences to Steven Botnick upon the loss of his brother, Jason Botnick.

המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון יורושלים

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