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Marking a major milestone in a transformative scholarship initiative, Yeshiva University has named the first cohort of Scholars to the Heller Center for Academic Excellence and Jewish Values—exceptional students selected across the current undergraduate class—who exemplify strong academic ...

A new $500,000 gift to the PCLJ, plus a gift match of up to $500,000 for each of the next four years NEW YORK – January 29, 2026 – The Perlmutter Center for Legal Justice at Cardozo School of Law (PCLJ), a part of Yeshiva University, announced an additional $500,000 gift from the Laura and Isaac ...

Douglas Murray has built a career interrogating the ideas that hold civilizations together— and what happens when they fray. A bestselling author, cultural critic, political commentator and journalist whose work spans politics, literature and moral philosophy, Murray will bring that inquiry into…

Early Decision Program Offers a World-Class YU Education that Combines Rigorous Academics with Values-Driven Environment Sasha Bokor is the kind of student colleges compete fiercely to recruit. She scored a 35 out of 36 on the ACT, earned a 97 percentile GPA, and led the Robotics Club as captain at…

Robert Kraft Takes Yeshiva U. Over The Goal Line of its $613 Million Campaign NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2025 -- Yeshiva University's 101st annual Hanukkah Dinner brought together Jewish leaders and allies to honor Israeli President Isaac Herzog with an honorary doctorate degree. As the evening paid…

Selected high schools receive annual funding to grant scholarships to designated Gruen Fellows throughout their four years of high school Marking a major investment in day school education, Yeshiva University has launched the Gruen Fellows Program, a bold new initiative designed to identify,…

The Stern College Dramatics Society Presents Journey Through Ruth by Amy (Gordon) Guterson ’86S. Five modern women touring Israel come face-to-face with Ruth and Naomi — and with their own issues of faith and identity.

New Pava Center Will Cultivate the Next Generation of Women Scholars and Jewish Leaders Yeshiva University has received a transformative $10 million gift from philanthropists Ann and Jeremy Pava to create the Pava Center for Women’s Torah Scholarship, a groundbreaking initiative advancing high-…

President of the State of Israel, His Excellency Isaac Herzog, will be the guest of honor at the Yeshiva University 101st Annual Hanukkah Dinner in New York in December, where he will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate in recognition of his leadership, moral courage, and lifelong commitment to the ...