Beginning on Motzei Shabbat, Purim night, Yeshiva University High School for Boys (MTA) talmidim had the opportunity to participate in two memorable chagigas. Beginning with the annual Yeshiva University Purim chagiga on Purim night, all MTA students and their fathers were invited to join the college students at the Max Stern Athletic Center for a night of singing, dinner and dancing with friends, rebbeim and roshei yeshiva. The MTA talmidim were privileged to be able to celebrate with Rav Yosef Blau, Rav Yitzchak Cohen, Rav Hershel Schachter, Rav Meir Goldwicht, Rav Zevulun Charlop, Rav Yaakov Neuberger, Rav Herschel Reichman, Rav Michael Rosensweig, Rav Zvi Sobolofsky, Rav Moshe Tendler, Rav Mayer Twersky and Rav Mordechai Willig. The energetic dancing of the MTA talmidim, along with the spirit of the Yeshiva University college students, continued late into the night.

The fun continued on Monday, Shushan Purim, when the entire yeshiva enjoyed a festive chagiga. Beginning at 10:30 AM, the chagiga in The Lion’s Den featured plenty of spirited dancing, delicious hamantashen, divrei Torah v’Chizuk from YU’s Rabbi Eitan Schnall, himself an MTA graduate, and an entertaining costume contest. In addition, generous portions of Chapcorn and Ari’s Herring were available for the entire yeshiva. They even had the special privilege of hearing songs from their very own choir (who went on to win the Shiru competition later that evening). The energy in the room, and the excitement of the the rebbeim and talmidim, was amazing. All in all, between the wild costumes, ruach and, of course, the inspiration of the rebbeim, MTA’s Purim celebrations were an unforgettable experience for all.