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Conversations between OTs at the Katz School and other universities, held in Orlando, explored how to incorporate cultural humility and trauma-informed care into occupational therapy interventions for Jewish and non-Jewish clients.

Historic Centennial celebration to recognize philanthropists Chella Safra and the Wilf family and celebrate YU’s growth, success, and enduring impact NEW YORK, NY Nov. 12, 2024— Yeshiva University’s celebration of 100 years of Hanukkah Dinners was announced today. This historic event honors a ...

The Straus Center and Yeshiva College Honors Program co-hosted an insightful lecture by Dr. Eric Lawee, Professor of Bible at Bar-Ilan University, titled “Tanakh Study and its Discontents in Ashkenazic Tradition.”

YUNews interviews Straus Scholar Jacob (Yaakov) Willner (YC ‘25) to discuss his work this past summer with the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C.

Wurzweiler’s Care Café hosted the third event in its Community Safety Series in Washington Heights, in partnership with local organizations.

This year, marking the 50th anniversary of Torah Tours, more than 90 YU students brought their passion, energy and leadership to over 25 Jewish communities across North America in celebration of Simchat Torah.

The grant will allow the researchers to determine how RNA molecules, which play a crucial role in cell function and organism development, are transported and localized within cells.

On October 21st, Mary Beth Morrissey, PhD, JD, chaired the statewide New York State Bar Association Health Law Section Fall Meeting Program held in Saratoga. A major focus of the meeting was Dr. Morrissey’s priority focus on maternal health and maternal mortality and morbidity. Dr. Morrissey…

The technology, detailed in the paper, “mmPalm: Unlocking Ubiquitous User Authentication Through Palm Recognition with mmWave Signals,” allows for user authentication by scanning a person’s palm with millimeter wave signals.