Tag: Yeshiva University
Azrieli Foundation Donates $18 Million to Yeshiva University
The gift—one of the largest focused on Jewish education the institution has ever received—will help boost undergraduate scholarships.
Yeshiva University to Launch NYC-Based Hub for Israeli Startups
Students visited more than 15 startup firms in sectors such as cyber security, medicine, biotech, agrotech, finance and artificial intelligence.
18 Years Of Diversity and Excellence Brings Uniqueness to Annual Jerusalem Concert
What really makes the annual United Hatzalah concert unique is...
Rabbi Dr. Yehuda Bohrer, z’l, Co-Founder of Beit El, Passes Away
Countless Jews and non-Jews in Israel and abroad are more knowledgeable about the treasures of the Land of Israel thanks to Rabbi Bohrer's work.
Qatar Hires Orthodox PR Firm to Reach US Jews
It should be noted that on Thursday, only a few days after the PR deal with Qatar was announced, President Donald Trump said he would be willing to mediate between Qatar and its Arab foes.
Nefesh B’Nefesh: High Costs of Jewish Education Main Reason for Orthodox Aliyah
"A family with three children attending private Jewish education in the US must budget on average $80,000 a year for tuition alone."
Bringing Technology to the Tradition of Family Purity for Jewish Couples
“This app addresses a critical need in our community.”
Orthodox Rabbi to be Friedman Adviser
Rabbi Lightstone has served as a regional director of New York NCSY and is a graduate of Yeshiva University.
Another Friend in High Places: Jason Greenblatt Trump’s Representative for International Negotiations
Although President-Elect Trump should not be taken for granted on any issue, his choices for Ambassador to Israel and for the Israel-PA peace negotiator are at least a positive opening signal to Israel's rightwing majority.
A Hamilton Hasmonean Hanukkah – The Maccabeats [video]
The Maccabeats present their Hanukkah Hamilton parody - Hasmonean.
Newcomer Rabbinic Organization Launches Lower East Side Eruv Against Establishment View
The new group encourages its constituencies "to pursue guidance from its own rabbinic authorities and to continue the spirit of mutual respect and dignity that Jewish practice demands and engenders."
DNC Staff Make Fun of Jewish Congressman’s Weight Problems
Jerry Nadler stuck his neck out as the only Jewish Congressman to support Obama's nuclear deal with Iran — which did not earn him the DNC staff's respect.
Rabbi Maurice Lamm – Prominent Spiritual Leader, Author, And Teacher – Passes Away
Remembering Rabbi Maurice Lamm (1930-2016)
Koren Shavuot Mahzor Reveals Surprise
"According to the written sources, biblical and post-biblical, there was intense debate as to when Shavuot is celebrated and why."
NY Gov Signs Anti-Boycott Law then Joins 52nd Israel Parade in Pouring Rain [video]
The governor later tweeted: "What a great honor it was to march in the @CelebrateIsrael parade today."
US Social Work Students Explore Trauma, Resilience in Israel
Social work students from Yeshiva University are learning about trauma and resilience at Tel Hai College in Israel.
IDF to Install Security Cameras at Judea, Samaria Intersections
IDF will install security cameras at all junctions in Judea, Samaria: "we will restore security," PM Netanyahu says.
‘Names, Not Numbers’ Holocaust Survivors’ Interviews Enters 11th Year at YUHSB
Tova Fish-Rosenberg created the program back in 2004, transforming traditional history lessons into a lively, interactive, nontraditional experience that involves individuals who lived through the history being taught.
Yeshiva University President Richard Joel Announces Retirement
Yeshiva University President Richard Joel announces his retirement in 2018; earlier if a successor can be found.
Montefiore, Yeshiva University Close Deal on Einstein Med School
Montefiore Health System and Yeshiva University seal a deal giving Montefiore operational authority over Einstein Medical College.
Harvard, Stanford, MIT top 2015 Shanghai Ranking, Hebrew U 67th, Technion 18th in CS
Many Israeli and Jewish universities were in the top 500...
Thousands Mourn Rabbi Lichtenstein
"He did not know what anger was and never engaged in slander."
My Encounter with Rav Lichtenstein
What was supposed to have been a 15 minute interview, turned into an intense learning session and intellectual battle, the likes of which I had never experienced in my entire life.
Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein Dies at Age 81
He followed and spread the teachings of his late father-in-law, Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik.
It’s War: YU Board Rejects Faculty 80-3 Vote Of ‘No Confidence’ In President Joel
Dr. Henry Kressel, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Yeshiva University, sent out an email statement in reaction to a faculty “no confidence” vote Friday against President Richard Joel.
On Creation, and Did Dinosaurs Actually Exist?
As this week's Parsha is Breishit (Genesis), we thought it would be interesting to run one of Rabbi Natan Slifkin's talks on Torah, Creation......
The Billion Dollar Question: Can Yeshiva University Survive?
It would be tragic beyond all proportion if Yeshiva University were to fold. I don’t think that is going to happen.
Montefiore Health Systems and YU Join to Run Einstein
The financially troubled Einstein College of Medicine will have Montefiore as its key financial manager; YU will continue granting the degrees.
YU Rabbinical Student Sentenced to 13 Years In Abuse Case
A Yeshiva University rabbinical student who pleaded guilty to child exploitation and possession of child pornography was sentenced on Tuesday to 13 years in...
Builders Of The Jewish People
Students of Torah build and preserve the Jewish people through their study.