This past Sunday, MTA was delighted to welcome parents to join their sons at “Parent-Son Learning.” The myriad of parents came for davening in the building’s historic Zysman Hall, after which they were treated to a special breakfast spread. After breakfast, everyone reconvened in the auditorium to hear renowned scholar Dr. David Pelcovitz, Gwendolyn and Joseph Straus Chair in Psychology and Jewish Education at YU’s Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration. Dr. Pelcovitz discussed some varying paths to incorporating teshuvah into one’s life. Using both his expertise in the field of Psychology and extensive Torah sources, he developed the idea that everyone can find their unique and individualized approach to spiritual growth. Both parents and students took the message to heart. Said Mrs. Zeldy Trieff, parent of sophomore Yacov Steinberg, “Dr. Pelcovitz was so inspiring, as was the whole day, it was wonderful to experience this before Yom Tov.”

After Dr. Pelcovitz’s lecture, the parents broke off with their sons to attend the individual shiurim, having the special chance to hear from their rebbe and learn-side-by-side. It was an inspiring and uplifting day for all who attended.