YU News

Jul 7, 2008 -- Adena Kaplan, a recent graduate of Yeshiva University’s (YU) Wurzweiler School of Social Work, has always dreamed of making a positive contribution to the Jewish community. In fact, working for a Jewish non-profit organization had always been at the back of her mind, but it wasn’t ...

Jun 26, 2008 -- Yeshiva University (YU) alumnus, Zev Nagel ’05YC of Los Angeles, CA has been selected to receive a prestigious Wexner Graduate Fellowship this year. The fellowship program is open to aspiring Jewish leaders pursuing careers in Jewish education, the rabbinate, cantorate, and Jewish…

Jun 26, 2008 -- Yeshiva University (YU) graduate, Erin Cooper ’08SCW, of Silver Spring, MD has been selected to receive a prestigious Wexner Graduate Fellowship this year. The fellowship program is open to aspiring Jewish leaders pursuing careers in Jewish education, the rabbinate, cantorate, and…

Jun 27, 2008 -- For the third consecutive year, the Chicago area will be home to a special six-week program of Torah learning sponsored by Yeshiva University’s Center for the Jewish Future-Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS), and Congregation Or Torah, July 6 to August 17. The kollel…

Jun 27, 2008 -- Yeshiva University, the country’s oldest and most comprehensive institution combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence, is partnering with Congregation Beth Jacob in Beverly Hills for a special five-week program of Torah learning, June 30 to August 3. With the guidance…

Jun 27, 2008 -- SUMMER KOLLEL FEATURES ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES AND THROUGHOUT COMMUNITY ****** FOR SECOND YEAR, SPECIAL LEARNING PROGRAM FOR WOMEN Teaneck will be home to a series of special programs of Torah learning – for men, women, and youths – sponsored by Yeshiva University’s Center for the…

Jun 27, 2008 -- Over 130 Yeshiva University (YU) alumni and their spouses turned out on Sunday, June 22 for an emotional YU fencing reunion in honor of legendary coach, Arthur Tauber. A former Olympian and war hero, Dr. Tauber had served as fencing coach and physical education teacher at YU’s ...

Jun 27, 2008 -- Students, parents, alumni, faculty and administration celebrated nearly 100 years of commitment to Jewish values and education at the Yeshiva University High Schools (YUHS) annual dinner of tribute at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square on Monday, June 23. Dr. Edward ...

Jun 26, 2008 -- For recent Yeshiva University High School for Boys (YUHSB) graduate, Elie Bochner, the awards keep coming. After being designated as semi-finalists in the 2007-2008 Intel Science Talent Search, Elie and fellow classmate, Shai Chester, took first place in several categories at this…

Jun 26, 2008 -- Yeshiva University (YU) graduate, Noah Cheses ’08YC, of Boston, MA has been selected to receive a prestigious Wexner Graduate Fellowship this year. The fellowship program is open to aspiring Jewish leaders pursuing careers in Jewish education, the rabbinate, cantorate, and Jewish ...