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Jan 6, 2009 -- In an effort to help rabbis understand, anticipate and respond to the needs of congregants, students and friends during the difficult economic climate, the Yeshiva University Center for the Jewish Future (CJF) - Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) will present “What the…

Jan 5, 2009 -- Yeshiva University students will show their unwavering support for Israel during this difficult time of conflict in Gaza when 35 students from YU and other select U.S. universities travel to the country for a seven-day Jewish service learning program. “Project Connect: Israel Winter…

Jan 5, 2009 -- Rabbi Ari Solomont, a native of Boston, has been named director of the Yeshiva University S. Daniel Abraham Israel Program. The program enables hundreds of young men and women every year to incorporate their study at more than 45 participating yeshivot and other educational ...

Dec 31, 2008 -- A capacity crowd of over 1,100 were treated to a stellar night of live music at the Annual Yeshiva University J&R Hanukkah Concert on Dec. 18. Ta Shma, the band that won first place at the Yeshiva University Battle of the Bands competition in November, kicked off the evening.…

Dec 29, 2008 -- Dr. Carol Bravmann, a psychologist practicing in Port Washington and resident of Great Neck, has been elected to the Board of Governors of Yeshiva University’s Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. Ferkauf prepares professionals in the fields of clinical and school-child clinical…

Dec 17, 2008 -- New York State Governor David A. Paterson paid tribute to the values of charity and public service that guide Yeshiva University’s mission as the keynote speaker at its 84th Annual Hanukkah Dinner and Convocation at The Waldorf=Astoria on Dec. 14. President Richard M. Joel awarded…

Dec 15, 2008 -- Antonio must repay Shylock the 3,000 ducats that he borrowed in Shakespeare’s famed drama “The Merchant of Venice.” That was the five-to-two decision in a mock appellate trial held at Cardozo recently, “Shylock v Antonio on Appeal” featured scenes from the play, arguments by two ...

Dec 15, 2008 -- New York State Governor David A. Paterson paid tribute to the values of charity and public service that guide Yeshiva University’s mission as the keynote speaker at its 84th Annual Hanukkah Dinner and Convocation at The Waldorf=Astoria on Dec. 14. President Richard M. Joel awarded…

Dec 13, 2007 -- A $5-million endowment will serve as an enduring imprint of the legacy of Dr. Norman Lamm, Chancellor of Yeshiva University who has spent his entire career in service of the university, including 27 years as President. The Lamm Heritage, a series of initiatives that will honor ...

Dec 12, 2008 --A panel discussion on the role of ethics in Jewish dietary laws, entitled "The Kosher Quandary: Ethics and Kashrut," drew hundreds of students and guests to Yeshiva University on Dec. 9. The event was presented by the newly founded YU student-run organization, TEIQU (A Torah ...