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Straus Center
November 9, 2023
From November 3rd-4th, 2023, the Zahava and Moshael Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought held its annual shabbaton at the Young Israel of Jamaica Estates, a warm and vibrant community in Queens, NY. Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik, Director of the Straus Center, also served as scholar-in-…
Abrahamic Family House
September 22, 2023
Vital discussion focused on peace, spirituality, and the climate crisis Abrahamic Family House sustainability panel participants, from left: Abdulla Al Shehhi, Acting Executive Director of the Abrahamic Family House; Rabbi David Rosen, Special Advisor for Interfaith and Jewish Affairs to the…
September 12, 2023
Yeshiva University’s Stern College for Women is excited to welcome its first cohort of Anita Zucker Jewish Early Childhood Educators to campus this Fall 2023. The Anita Zucker Scholarship for Jewish Early Childhood Education is the brainchild of noted early childhood philanthropist and advocate,…
September 5, 2023
The Sy Syms School of Business is excited to announce David Chubak (resume, LinkedIn profile) as the new Chair of the Board of Overseers of the Sy Syms School of Business at Yeshiva University. With an impressive professional background and a passion for Sy Syms’ unique “Torah U’Business” education…
August 31, 2023
Variety of flexible courses offering tangible career skills designed to help students thrive at any stage of their careers New York – August 28, 2023 – Yeshiva University today announced the launch of YU Global, a flexible educational arm of the university focused on preparing students for the…
August 21, 2023
As the Yamim Noraim (High Holy Days) approach, RIETS (Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary) is excited to announce the release of two books from the Yeshiva’s in-house press that will surely add to the enjoyment and inspiration of this auspicious time of year. Both books are specifically…
August 7, 2023
In July, Yeshiva University (YU) announced the appointment of Dr. Randy Magen as Dean of the Wurzweiler School of Social Work, effective immediately. He replaces Dr. Ronnie Glassman, who has served as the Interim Dean of Wurzweiler for the past 20 months. Dr. Magen received a Doctorate in Social…
July 19, 2023
Yeshiva University (YU), the flagship Jewish university, launched a partnership with the Philos Project, a nonprofit organization that promotes positive Christian engagement with Judaism, to develop a special program for Christian students within YU’s existing Master’s in Jewish Studies. The…
April 30, 2023
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many local, national and global businesses continue to struggle. Aware of and dedicated to its mission of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), Yeshiva University's Innovation Lab has initiated a new program that offers free support and expertise to local small…
March 22, 2023
The University recognized the founder and benefactor of the Emil A. and Jenny Fish Center for Holocaust & Genocide Studies and will confer Honorary Doctorate at YU’s Commencement (Photo Credit: Jonah Light Photography) NEW YORK, NY March 20, 2023—More than 270 guests celebrated the leadership…

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