Mechina
Ner Yisroel’s entry-level division provides its 240 talmidim with a well balanced educational program.
Rebbeim
Harav Simcha Cook
Menahel
Ext. 6053
SCook@nirc.edu
Harav Yosef Neuberger
Mashgiach
Ext. 6049 YNeuberger@nirc.edu
Harav Dovid Rosenbaum
12th Grade Rebbe
Harav Yehuda Weiner
12th Grade Rebbe
Harav Nochum Salb
11th Grade Rebbe
Harav Noach Shafran
11th Grade Rebbe
Harav Benzion Mellman
10th Grade Rebbe
Harav Monish Sax
10th Grade Rebbe
Harav Avraham Tabrikian
10th Grade Rebbe
Harav Yaakov Eisgrau
9th Grade Rebbe
Harav Zalman Mintz
9th Grade Rebbe
Harav Yitzchok Wenger
9th Grade Rebbe
Harav Nosson Friedman
Hachono Rebbe
Harav Aaron Tendler
Dorm Mashgiach
General Studies Faculty
Rabbi Azriel Hauptman
Principal
Ext. 6012
AHauptman@nirc.edu
Rabbi Menachem Zehnwirth
Assistant Principal
Ext. 6047 MZehnwirth@nirc.edu
Rabbi Zecharya Michelsohn
Administrator
Ext. 6051 ZMichelsohn@nirc.edu
Mr. Aharon Levi
Curriculum Coordinator
and Teacher Mentor
Rabbi Meir Simcha Berger
Chabura
Rabbi Donald Berman
Chemistry & AP Statistics
Mr. Andy Castro
English Language Arts
Rabbi Yaakov Danziger
Chabura
Mr. Bernard Eisenberg
Algebra II
Mr. Jack Grimes
Geometry
Mr. Chip Hanna
English Language Arts
Mr. Aryeh Leib Katz
Algebra I
Mr. Andrew Latuda
Language Arts
Mr. Mickey Lebovic
World History & Excel
Mr. Zev Levy
Biology
Mr. Tyler Metz
English Language Arts
Mr. Eitan Murinson
Math
Rabbi Moshe Pransky
Jewish History
Rabbi Yisroel Dovid Rubin
Chabura
Rabbi Yechiel Schreck
Public Speaking
Rabbi Noach Shafran
Jewish History
Rabbi Adam Shulman
US History
Rabbi Yosef Singer
Chabura
Rabbi Aaron Tendler
Business Ethics
Mr. Ohr Tsadok
Computer Programming
Rabbi Yosef Wagner
Hilchos Shabbos & Jewish History & Safrus
Mr. Menachem Zomber
Algebra I
Elul Zman
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 5:00 PM
Sukkos Bein Hazmanim
Begins:
Sunday, Oct 13, 2024 after Shacharis
Ends:
Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024 8:00PM
Fall Recess - פרשת חיי שרה
Begins:
Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 1:15 pm
Ends:
Monday, Nov 25, 2024 with Shacharis
Parents Day
Sunday, Dec 8, 2024
Chanukah Recess - פרשת מקץ
Begins:
Thursday, Dec 26, 2024 12:45 PM
Ends:
Monday, Dec 30, 2024 8:00 PM
Mid-Winter Recess - פרשת בשלח
Begins:
Thursday, Feb 6, 2025 1:15 PM
Ends:
Monday, Feb 10, 2025 8:00 PM
Purim Recess - פרשת כי תשא
Begins:
Wednesday, Mar 12, 2025 2:45 PM
Ends:
Monday, Mar 17, 2025 with Shacharis
Pesach Bein Hazmanim
Begins:
Thursday, April 3, 2025 1:00 PM
Ends:
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 8:00 PM
Spring Recess - פרשת בהר בחוקתי
Begins:
Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:00 PM
Ends:
Monday, May 26, 2025 with Shacharis
Pre-Camp Recess - פרשת קרח
TBA
End of Summer Z'man & Camp Program
Sunday, July 20, 2025 (Tentative)
Next Zman Begins
August 26, 2025
Questions?
Are out-of-town bochurim allowed to visit a Baltimore family on the local off-Shabbos?
No, we feel the well-being of the out-of-town bochurim is better served by staying in the Mechina for that Shabbos.
Please tell me about your general studies department.
We pride ourselves on our very strong Secular Program, which rates as one of the best among Yeshiva high schools. Besides the required credits, we offer a variety of electives that capture the imagination of the boys and also give them real life skills, such as Public Speaking, Business Ethics, Practical Finance, to name a few.
Are bochurim allowed to have cell phones?
We do not allow smartphones under any circumstances. We do, however, have a special plan that allows the bochurim to have preapproved basic phones. Details of this plan are provided to the bochurim when they enroll in the Mechina.
Does the Mechina have a dress code?
Yes, we expect our talmidim to dress as Bnei Torah. A full description of our dress code can be found in the Rules & Regulations which is mailed annually to all bochurim.
Please describe your campus.
We are fortunate to be located on the 90-acre Beren campus in suburban Baltimore County with our Rabbeim living on campus. There are basketball courts, baseball fields, football fields and ample areas for exercise and walking. The fields and courts have lights for night-time activity, as well. In addition, there is a 24-hour coin-operated laundry room, a canteen which is open during break times, and an ATM on campus.
Are bochurim allowed to go off of the campus on their own?
Yes, during the day. However, there is a ground curfew after 7:30 PM.
Due to the large size of the Mechina, do boys get lost?
It’s true that we are a large high school, but the 9th, 10th, and 11th grades have shiurim of approximately 22 bochurim, enabling the Rebbe to connect to all of his talmidim. On top of that, every Friday night the Rebbe has his bochurim over for an Oneg. The Menahel and Mashgiach also know and connect to each bochur.
How often do Mechina boys have vacation?
Aside from Succos, Pesach and summer vacation, we have a weekend off approximately every 4-5 weeks. In between each off-Shabbos, 9th and 10th grade local bochurim are allowed to spend a Shabbos with their immediate family.
What does the Mechina do if a bochur is not feeling well?
If a boy is unwell, a senior staff member will check on him. Moreover, there is a physician residing on campus with office hours every evening, and there are three registered nurses living on campus. When necessary, a local pharmacy will deliver prescriptions to a staff member.
Please be aware that it is the responsibility of the parent to ensure that their insurance will cover care in Maryland.
For More Information
We invite you to contact us to find out more information about the Mechina, and how it can be a great fit for your son’s growth and development.
Mechina Inquiries
If you have any further questions please contact the Menahel, Rabbi Simcha Cook at 443-548-6053 scook@nirc.edu or the Mashgiach, Rabbi Yosef Neuberger at 443-548-6049 or yneuberger@nirc.edu.