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On Monday, October 12, the Yeshiva University High School for Girls’ very own Rosh Beis Midrash, Rabbi Zvi Lew, was honored with the 2026 Global Jewish Teachers Award at the Global Jewish Educators Summit in Israel. The award, which honors educators making outstanding contributions to the field by fostering the next generation of Jewish thinkers and scholars, includes a week of professional development experiences in Israel and a $2,500 grant for each recipient. Rabbi Lew was one of only eight teachers in the world honored with the award at Monday’s ceremony, which was attended by Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Combating Anti-Semitism Minister Amichai Chikli. The Global Jewish Teacher Award is a joint initiative of Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Anti-Semitism, UnitEd, The Jerusalem Post, the World Zionist Organization, Herzog College, and the Mayberg Foundation.

MTA’s freshman class enjoyed an unforgettable Shabbaton this past weekend at Camp Kaylie, filled with exciting activities, meaningful Torah learning, and opportunities to build friendships with classmates and rebbeim. With sunny skies and crisp fall temperatures providing the perfect autumn backdrop, the three-day getaway was an incredible opportunity for the talmidim to bond as a grade and strengthen their connection to the MTA family.

Ezra Academy students began the school year with an exciting array of extracurricular activities, athletic opportunities, and meaningful chesed initiatives.

Last week, the Yeshiva University High School for Girls (Central) resumed the semester after Sukkos. With the year’s theme, “Modeh Ani: Living with Gratitude,” and the YUHSG community’s efforts to recognize and appreciate goodness in the everyday in mind, Wildcats gathered on Wednesday to remember and reflect on the events of October 7. Each year since 2023, the YUHSG community has marked the day with learning and special programming, and this year’s programming was notable.

Bnos Malka Academy welcomed Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan with inspiration and creativity. Middle school students enjoyed a gala Cheshvan-themed breakfast and heard an inspiring talk by Dr. Rina Zerykier, menaheles of Yeshiva Sha’arei Zion High School for Girls. Her message highlighted the opportunities for growth that Cheshvan brings, encouraging students to carry the inspiration of the Yamim Tovim into everyday life.

Yeshiva Har Torah commemorated October 7 with a meaningful program that invited students to reflect on the tragedy, honor the courage of those who responded, and consider their own connection to the Jewish people.