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If you want chicken soup, press 1;
If you want matzo balls with the soup, press 2;
If you want varnishkas,
press 3;
If you want knishes press 4;
If you want to know how I am feeling, you are calling the wrong number
since nobody ever asks me how I am feeling.
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"If the statistics are right,
the Jews constitute but one percent of the human race. It
suggests a nebulous dim puff of star dust lost in the blaze
of the Milky Way. Properly the Jew ought hardly to be heard
of; but he is heard of, has always been heard of. He is as
prominent on the planet as any other people, and his
commercial importance is extravagantly out of proportion to
the smallness of his bulk. His contributions to the world’s
list of great names in literature, science, art, music,
finance, medicine, and abstruse learning are also away out
of proportion to the weakness of his numbers. He has made a
marvelous fight in this world, in all the ages; and has done
it with his hands tied behind him. He could be vain of
himself, and be excused for it. The Egyptian, the
Babylonian, and the Persian rose, filled the planet with
sound and splendor, then faded to dream-stuff and passed
away; the Greek and the Roman followed, and made a vast
noise, and they are gone; other peoples have sprung up and
held their torch high for a time, but it burned out, and
they sit in twilight now, or have vanished. The Jew saw them
all, beat them all, and is now what he always was,
exhibiting no decadence, no infirmities of age, no weakening
of his parts, no slowing of his energies, no dulling of his
alert and aggressive mind. All things are mortal but the
Jew; all other forces pass, but he remains. What is the
secret of his immortality?"
Mark Twain, Concerning the
Jews, Harper's Monthly, September 1899. |
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Student Life
Students who attend Tiferes Menachem range in age
from 18 years and older, but most are in their 20’s and early 30’s.
They come from a variety of backgrounds and Jewish experience. The
most common distinction among all students is that they are at the
beginning of their Jewish learning experience and they have a strong
desire to learn and grow.
In this regard, life at the Yeshiva revolves
predominantly around the daily schedule of learning. However, there
is time for recreation and exercise. Twice a week a fitness training
program is offered for interested students.
Community
outreach is also part of the Tiferes experience.
Once a week students visit members of
the local and neighboring communities to bolster Jewish awareness
and practical observance.
There are
monthly trips to the main Lubavitch community in the Crown Heights
section of Brooklyn. Students are given the opportunity to spend
Shabbos with families there and see Jewish observance in action. The
Jewish Holidays are spent similarly, although students are given the
option to travel home if they desire.
Dorm
life & guidelines
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Tiferes Menachem’s dormitory is located within the
same facility as its dining room and study hall.
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All students who learn full-time in the Yeshiva
live in the dorm.
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All rooms are shared by 2 or more students.
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Students are responsible for the tidiness of their
own rooms.
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Students should bring their own linen and blankets.
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All dorm rooms have locks. Keys are provided for
the students’ security for a small deposit refundable upon return.
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For safekeeping valuables, like large sums of
money, should not be left in the dormitory, but entrusted to the
Yeshiva office.
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Guests are not
allowed in the dormitory without the prior approval from the
Yeshiva office.
Meals
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Kosher meals of
the highest kashrus standards are served three times a day for
breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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In addition,
refreshments such as fruits, baked goods, coffee and tea, are
available in the dining room throughout the day.
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Meals are served
in a buffet, self-serve style.
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All students
participate in the meal plan.
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Students are not
permitted to use the kitchen facility.
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refrigerator is provided for students who wish to buy their own
food.
Telephone, internet, mail
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A telephone is provided for Tiferes Menachem students. The
number for incoming calls is (718) 265 – 9317.
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The telephone costs $ 0.25 per local call. A calling card is
necessary for long distance.
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The telephone is for use only outside of scheduled learning
time, except in case of an emergency.
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Friends and family should be notified as to the appropriate
times for calling.
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Calls are asked to be kept short in courtesy to other
students.
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There is a voice mail feature on the phone which accepts
messages if the line is busy or not answered.
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Cell phone use is permitted. Students should check for
available services.
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A personal email box for each student is available. This is
the only account students will be able to access using our student
computer. Students can write email offline and their mail will be
sent and received once a day.
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Mail through regular post is available at the Yeshiva’s Sea
Gate,
Brooklyn address c/o Yeshiva Tiferes Menachem.
Tuition, Room & Board
The fees for tuition, room & board are found on
Tiferes Menachem’s
application form. These fees are assessed on a per month basis
with discounts available to those who pay six months or more in
advance. Tiferes Menachem never turns a sincere student away because
of financial hardship. Students seeking
financial aid may be granted a partial deferment until they
leave the program. Payment schedules can also be arranged.
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