YU News

Nov 2, 2007 -- New York, NY, Nov. 2 -- For the first time in many years the General Assembly (GA) of the United Jewish Communities (UJC) will feature a scholar-in-residence – YU’s very own Rabbi Jacob J. Schacter. This year the GA, the largest annual gathering of Jewish leadership in the world,…

Oct 24, 2007 -- The Yeshiva University Women’s Organization (YUWO) will celebrate its 62nd Annual Opera Benefit and Silver Anniversary Aprés Opera Gala on Saturday evening, November 10, 2007, at Lincoln Center in New York City. Major supporters and members of the YUWO’s President Society for Torah…

Oct 19, 2007 -- For hundreds of years cholent has been the traditional Sabbath-day meal for observant Jews in many countries. A slow-cooked stew containing meat, vegetables, potatoes or rice, legumes, and spices, it is one of the quintessential Jewish comfort foods and a dish that many look forward…

Oct 19, 2007 -- Both the Wilf and Beren campuses of Yeshiva University were abuzz with excitement when the Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Shlomo Amar, visited on October 15 during his recent trip to the United States. He was in the country to meet with the Rabbinic Council of America and…

Oct 15, 2007 -- Legendary singer, songwriter, and mental health advocate Judy Collins will be the special guest speaker when Yeshiva University’s Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology celebrates its 50th Anniversary at a gala on Sunday, October 28. The dinner, beginning at 5 pm in the Delegates ...

Oct 15, 2007 -- Philanthropist and industrialist Michael Gamson and his wife, Barbara, residents of Aspen, CO and Houston, TX, and renowned New York immigration attorney Leon Wildes will be honored at the annual dinner of Yeshiva College on Sunday, October 21, 2007 at Pier Sixty Chelsea Piers in…

Oct 3, 2007 -- Over 100 students from three Long Island yeshivot (Jewish religious schools) prepared for the yamim noraim (days of awe) in a special way. They got a taste of Yeshiva University’s (YU) vibrant beit midrash (study hall) experience when they visited YU’s uptown Wilf Campus and midtown…

Oct 3, 2007 -- Nearly 350 students from six New Jersey yeshivot (Jewish religious schools) prepared for the yamim noraim (days of awe) in a special way. They got a taste of Yeshiva University’s (YU) vibrant beit midrash (study hall) experience when they visited YU’s uptown Wilf Campus and midtown…

Sep 26, 2006 -- Former YU chairman of the board and New York City industrialist Ronald P. Stanton has announced a gift of $100 million to Yeshiva University. The largest single gift ever in North America in support of Jewish education and Jewish life, Mr. Stanton’s contribution affirms his ...

Sep 24, 2007 -- Some came to read favorite pieces of literature – John Donne’s sonnet, Death Be Not Proud, the George Herbert poem, Life – some came to read tehilim (Psalms). Some held back tears; others gave vent to their emotions. They all came to reflect on the life of Dr. Lana Schwebel, a dear…