News for 'Conversations in transit with Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik'Rabbi Dr. Aaron Adler's insightful book brings Rabbi Soloveitchik to life while inspiring the awe in which he was held by all. Op-ed Chilul Hashem in the streets: A response to the protestsChilul Hashem is the desecration of G-d's Name. With obvious pain, this well known rabbi responds to riots in religious NY neighborhoods. Yeshiva University rejects 'gay pride' club, says it will support students in other waysYU rejects formation of campus group for "queer" students but says it is putting in place new policies to help students feel safe. Rabbi Norman Lamm, former chancellor of Yeshiva University, dead at 92Modern Orthodox rabbi and prolific author who led Yeshiva University, Norman Lamm, passes away at age 92. YU’s men’s basketball team made history - before coronavirus canceled its seasonNot long after the Maccabees had advanced to Sweet 16 of NCAA D3 tournament, the rest of the tournament was canceled.Y.U. wins second-round NCAA D3 tournament win, headed to Sweet 16Maccabees notch a 102-83 victory Saturday night over Penn State Harrisburg for Y.U.’s 29th straight win. The team is 29-1 this season.Yeshiva University men’s basketball team wins first NCAA tournament game everYeshiva university basketball team wins record victory in match against Engineers.Yeshiva University: Student's parent contracts CoronavirusUndergraduate student's attorney father contracts Coronavirus in New York. Father in serious condition.Yeshiva University basketball team wins bid to NCAA Division III tournamentYeshiva U men’s basketball team wins conference title to qualify for NCAA Division III tournament. Kneeling for Hatikva: What if Jews kneeled during Islamic speeches?How would the college respond if the shoe was on the other kneeling foot? An open letter to the president of Brooklyn College. Athletes take a knee during playing of Israeli anthem at Yeshiva UniversityVideo posted on social media shows players from Brooklyn College take a knee during "Hatikvah" before match at Yeshiva University. Yeshiva University men’s basketball earns first national rankingYeshiva University's men's basketball team ranked in the Division III Top 25 for the first time ever. The (hidden) crime of pedophiliaThe crime of pedophilia in the Orthodox community does exist and even one instance is a blight; a mark of Cain; a wall of shame, if coupled with deafening silence.Man breaks into Yeshiva University, sets fires as students sleepPolice arrest man who broke into Yeshiva University dorm and set fires using matches intended for lighting Hanukkah menorah.Azrieli Foundation donates $18 million to Yeshiva UniversityDonation represents Azrieli family’s latest investment in higher education, Jewish community, and next generation of leaders. 'Proclaim Liberty throughout the Land' - The Hebrew Bible in the USWill the Hebrew Bible's timeless words continue to speak to America as they did from the day the Pilgrims landed on rocky New England shores? A unique project shows how much influence the Hebrew Bible has had on American history. Yeshiva University to open new Holocaust Studies CenterYU's new Holocaust & Genocide Studies Center to offer graduate programs incorporating history, law, Jewish studies, and other disciplines.Neo-Nazi website posts photos of Yeshiva University studentsThousands of photos and names of YU students and staff have been posted on a neo-Nazi website. US Amb. to Israel this year's commencement speaker at Yeshiva U'Ambassador Friedman typifies the ideals that are central to Yeshiva University,' Yeshiva University president says. A walk with Rav Soloveitchik: Memorial 26 years since his deathA unique highlight on Shabbat was the opportunity to accompany the Rav on his walk to and from the Maimonides School Synagogue. Yeshiva University students experience 'Start-Up Nation'YU undergraduate women and men visit some of Israel’s most exciting and revolutionary companies. What GA delegates should learn from Jack Nagel OBMGA delegates looking for a solution should look no further than the life of the late great religious Zionist philanthropist Jack Nagel. New conservative justice sworn in on Supreme CourtProfessor Alex Stein becomes Supreme Court justice with a speech highlighting importance of separation of powers. Yeshiva U women’s tennis to play in NCAA Division III tournamentYeshiva University women’s tennis team will participate in the NCAA Division III tournament for the first time.'Raise up many disciples': Remembering Rabbi Joseph Ber SoloveitchikRemembering Rabbi Joseph Ber Soloveitchik, whose students ran the gamut of Orthodox Jewry, and whose 25th yahrzeit is this Tuesday, 18 Nisan. A fascinating and enlightening memoir of a Torah luminary and intellectual genius.Yeshiva University eliminated from NCAA basketball tournamentThe Maccabees, who were making their first appearance in the national tournament, finished their season with a record of 18-11. YU men’s basketball team qualifies for NCAA tournamentA first: Yeshiva University's Maccabee's basketball team advances to NCCA division tournament. Rabbis: Academic freedom is no excuse for bigotryRabbis say anti-Israel professor at Yeshiva University is an 'outrage,' emphasize that, 'academic freedom no excuse for bigotry.' He spoke no English. Now he's pursuing a degree.For student with a unique background, new Jewish two-year college program is a godsend. Yeshiva University: Fines for skipping prayers, mealsYeshiva University announces: Students who join subsidized program but don't participate will reimburse university for expenses.YU celebrates investiture of Rabbi Ari Berman as 5th president'Yeshiva University is in my heart and soul,' says YU President Rabbi Ari Berman. 'I don't need a history book to understand the school.' YU's new counseling program celebrates completionJoint mental health counseling program offered to Yeshiva U students celebrates graduation of its first cohort.YU community celebrates RIETS Chag HaSemikhahOve 130 newly-ordained Rabbis celebrate at Triennial Convocation.Yeshiva University alumni awarded Kohelet Prize$36,000 prizes celebrate progression in Jewish education.YU high school alumnus donates 1,000,000$ for scholarshipsHyman Arbesfeld, a graduate of Yeshiva University's High School for Boys in 1949, has established a scholarship fund in the school. Rabbi Ari Berman: "I'm deeply humbled"YU Board of Trustees announced appointment of Rabbi Berman as Yeshiva University’s fifth president.YU welcomes its own President-electYeshiva University has chosen Rabbi Ari Berman to be its new President. Barkat to receive honorary doctorate from YUJerusalem mayor Nir Barkat will receive an honorary degree from Yeshiva University during celebrations of jubilee for Jerusalem unification.YU hackathon to feature Israeli startupsYeshiva University students will host their third annual hackathon on October 29 and 30.YU committee proposes Ari Berman for presidentRabbi Ari Berman has emerged as the search committee's top candidate for the next president of Yeshiva University according to YU sources.Cruz aide not a candidate for Yeshiva U presidentYeshiva University says senior Ted Cruz adviser Nick Muzin is not a candidate for the university's next president. Yeshiva U search for new president: Ted Cruz aide?Deputy chief of staff for Ted Cruz's presidential campaign reportedly a candidate for Yeshiva University's new president. YU hackathon to inspire technological innovationYU hackathon, to be held May 7, will promote activism by bringing together hundreds of local high school and university students. Yeshiva University's High School has a new headRabbi Joshua Kahn appointed new head of YU High School for Boys to bring 'a vision for academic and cultural excellence.' Did YU find a treatment for bladder cancer?Doctor and student from Stern College for Women win grant for research that may yield a breakthrough in fighting the lethal disease. YU professor pioneers nanoparticle researchDr. Fredy Zypman working on ways to better understand charge distribution, in study that could revolutionize medicine, electric cars. YU students sing, pray for Israel at Times SquareYeshiva University students joined by more than a thousand people for concert in support of Israel on the Red Steps in Times Square. YU med. ethics conf. spotlights Judaism and healthPediatric healthcare takes center stage at unique conference, with a focus on special issues within the Jewish community. Who will be the next president of Yeshiva University?Placing the horse before the cart, as it should be. Divrei Azriel:Rabbi Soloveitchik's Philosophical AnthropologyThis week's Dvar Torah is by Alex Glassman. YU Students Spread Simchat Torah Joy NationwideAs part of Torah Tours program, nearly 250 students this week connected to Jewish communities throughout US and Canada. Yeshiva University Mourns Murdered Israeli CoupleRabbi Eitam Henkin was the son of two YU alumni. US Students Discover Israel in Science ProgramArutz Sheva talks with students on joint BIU/YU summer program to hear what they're learning about science and Israel. YU Online Learning Videos Receive Telly AwardsThree videos produced by Yeshiva University’s online initiative receive Telly Awards for excellence in educational video. YU HS Bekiut Program Enhances Textual SkillsNearly 300 students across North America master significant portions of the Talmus through revolutionary program. Yeshiva U Summer School Enrollment Nearly DoublesWell over 600 students sign up for Yeshiva University's expanded catalog of more than 40 summer courses. |
