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THINK
We teach our students not only how to learn, but also how to think. Conversations about philosophical issues, life decisions and “hashkafa” follow a similar pattern to discussions of Halacha or Tanach – different opinions are presented with sources to back them up, and the various sides of the issue are debated. In this way, we train our students to be independent, critical thinkers who hold strong Torah-based opinions while understanding and respecting other positions.
After all, each person is a unique individual. We teach and discuss the principle that each person needs to grow at her own pace and in her own way, within the confines of Torah and Halacha. The beautiful result is that our students are as diverse when they leave MMY as they were when they entered. On any given day in our Bet Midrash, dining room, hallways and dorm rooms, one can hear lively conversations and debates among students and teachers alike, regarding the best way for a person to follow the Torah and serve Hashem. We discuss issues, analyze them and at times disagree with each other, always in a spirit of friendship, caring and deep mutual respect. Ultimately, this leads us to a deeper understanding of the radiant truth and multi-faceted complexity of the Torah.
At MMY, we believe that the purpose of all learning must be to inspire and develop genuine religious growth.
This is in order to further this spirit of camaraderie and developing our Avodat Hashem together. Rosh Hashana in MMY is legendary – we are joined by our Rabbis and their families for powerfully uplifting tefillot – and on Yom Kippur we offer the option of tefillot at our affiliated Yeshivat Shaarei Mevaseret Zion. On Purim we dance and eat our seuda together, on Yom HaAtzmaut and Yom Yerushalayim we celebrate Medinat Yisrael together and on Hoshana Rabba and Shavuot we stay up and learn all night together. Several aspects of our weekly schedule help create the atmosphere. This includes the short “mussar shmooze” at the beginning of Sunday’s Night Seder, the guest speakers on Monday evenings and Wednesday’s Night Seder with the Rakazot, which generally focusses on issues of personal growth and development, values and spirituality. Also, each student devotes some each week to an organized chessed program. CONNECT
Many aspects of our program help explore this theme. Tiyulim and Shabbatot in various parts of the country are often preceded or accompanied by Shiurim that explain the Torah lessons that can be learned from these sites. Also, many of our classes are taught in Hebrew, in order to help the talmidot increase their familiarity with the language. Additionally, celebrations of Yom HaAtzmaut and Yom Yerushalayim, lectures and discussions of contemporary issues all help the students connect with and feel a part of Israeli society. |
We are deeply committed to the idea that no one form of religious expression is right for everyone.
We observe many Chagim and special events together as a group. 
At MMY, we firmly believe that both Eretz Yisrael (the land of Israel) and Medinat Yisrael (the modern State of Israel) must be central in the life of every Jew.