Yeshiva University

'Go be our beacons and hope'

Rachel Goldberg-Polin's inspiring address

Mother of American hostage who was murdered by his Hamas captors thanks YU graduates for their love and support during commencement speech. 'In this life, we are what we do.'

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Stefanik dances to Jewish and Israeli music with YU graduates

Representative Elise Stefanik joined in YU's Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony with more than 5000 students, alumni, and faculty.

Yeshiva University rescinds approval for LGBTQ+ student club

Yeshiva University claims LGBTQ+ club violated agreement allowing its recognition, club promises to continue operating as usual after it is disbanded.

An LGBTQ Club is Incompatible with a Torah institution

While the Torah does not reject the people who believe their same-sex attraction is unchangeable, it does clearly reject their acting upon it. Opinion.

FOX to premier documentary on YU basketball team post 10.7

'Rebound: A Year of Triumph and Tragedy at Yeshiva University Basketball' follows the Yeshiva University Maccabees Basketball Team in the aftermath of the October 7th Attacks

Yeshiva University’s inexcusable surrender

The prohibition against the homosexual act is clearly stated in the Torah. While that does not mandate ostracizing anyone, allowing an LGBT club is tantamount to approval of a way of life that is forbidden. Opinion..

After comeback win:

YU advances to NCAA Division III Championship

The Yeshiva University Maccabees defeated the Farmingdale Rams 81-78, in the Skyline Conference Championship Final after trailing for most of the game.

Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman:

'Tisha B'Av isn't just history, it's personal'

President and Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva University reflects on the influence the war has had on the fast of Tisha B'Av.

Orthodox basketball star Ryan Turell signs with Israeli team

Yeshiva U standout Ryan Turell signs with Ironi “Hay Motors” Ness Ziona for the 2024/25 season.

Robert Kraft donates $1m to Yeshiva University

After spurning Columbia, Robert Kraft gives $1M to Yeshiva U to support transfer students.

Rabbi Doron Perez presented prestigious award from YU

Executive Chairman of World Mizrachi Rabbi Doron Perez was presented with the Torat Tziyon Award at the Yeshiva University RIETS - Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary Chag HaSemicha.

Over campus antisemitism:

Sen. Fetterman disavows Harvard University

Sen. John Fetterman disavows his alma mater while receiving an award at Yeshiva University, cites “Harvard’s inability to stand up for the Jewish community after October 7.”

Prof. who quit MIT over antisemitism to teach at YU

Y.U. President: 'As a top tier professor in his field and a leader who lives his values with integrity and authenticity, Prof. Karchmer is a role model to us all.'

EL AL to offer Torah classes to passengers

The classes, provided by the YUTorah platform, will include discussions on Halacha (Jewish law), Jewish history, Tefillah (Jewish prayer), dating and marriage, parenting, and Parsha (weekly Torah portion).

YU Rosh Yeshiva to IDF soldiers:

'I pray every day for your success'

Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva University, Rabbi Hershel Tzvi Schachter, delivers a message of hope and strength to the soldiers of the IDF.

YU President to Arutz Sheva:

'We will have to fight antisemitism every step of the way'

Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, president of Yeshiva University, tells how his institution is representing Israel throughout the world.

YU Pres. meets US Representative to discuss campus antisemitism

Leaders encourage students who are subjected to intimidation on the basis of their religion to take immediate action.

In first since Second Intifada

Yeshiva University delegation visits Israel on solidarity trip

YU delegation will help Israeli farmers with crops, provide activities and programming for victims and families of terror.

YU leads coalition of support for Israel's war against Hamas

More than 100 colleges and universities across the US and the world form coalition standing with Israel against Hamas.

Yeshiva University opening program for Christians

Yeshiva University, a pillar of Orthodox Judaism, launches master’s program for Christian students.

YU commencement cermeony honors Iron Dome inventor

Yeshiva University honors Iron Dome inventor Dr. Daniel Gold, Holocaust Survivor Emil Fish and YU Class of 2023.

Rabbi Henry Horwitz, president of YU Israel Alumni, passes away

Rabbi Dr. Henry Horwitz, the president of Yeshiva University Israel Alumni, has passed away. Funeral scheduled for Jerusalem Monday.

YU launches historic Jewish studies conference in Dubai

Yeshiva University, Mohammed Bin Zayed University, to hold first-ever joint conference between US, Emirati universities.

Following uproar:

Yeshiva University reinstates women's Talmud classes

Citing ‘outpouring of interest,’ Yeshiva U restores women’s Talmud classes whose cancellation incited an uproar.

YU says it backs women’s Talmud study amid cancellations uproar

1,400 people have signed a petition calling on the university to preserve Talmud courses at Stern College after cancellations of course.

The state of Jewish Education in America before the Holocaust

First in a series about the rise of Jewish and Torah education in America after the Holocaust.

YU opens first-of-its-kind cybersecurity ops training center

Yeshiva University opens security operations center to train the next generation of cybersecurity experts.

YU, Yad Vashem partner to combat antisemitism through education

Yeshiva University and Yad Vashem announce 'groundbreaking partnership' to combat rising antisemitism.

NYC Comptroller to Yeshiva U.:

'I urge you to recognize LGBTQ group'

NYC Comptroller warns Yeshiva University its public funds are at risk due to its LGBTQ policy.

Yeshiva U. basketball team forfeits crucial game, citing Shabbat

Yeshiva University's basketball team loses top ranking for postseason after it drops out of Saturday night game, citing lack of warmup time.

Mental health therapy center inaugurated in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Therapy Center (JTC), joint project of Amudim and Yeshiva University’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work, inaugurated.

Over LGBTQ group:

New York lawmakers seek answers from Yeshiva University

New York state lawmakers demand that Yeshiva University explain their use of public dollars over its refusal to recognize an LGBTQ group.

The anxiety of approach - culled from Parashat Vayigash

True leaders are willing, like Yehuda, to take an uncomfortable risk to achieve a new state of relationship or negotiation.

Appeals court rules:

YU must recognize LGBTQ student group

New York appeals court rejects Yeshiva University's argument that recognizing the group would violate the school's religious rights.

YU raises $100 million, bringing campaign above halfway mark

Hanukkah dinner celebrates Rise Up Campaign, which now stands at $350 million.

YU launches new mental Health therapy center in Israel

Jerusalem center fills void for English-speakers amid mental health pressures.

Afghan scholar finds refuge at Yeshiva University

Kabul University psychology professor Mariam Ahmady to teach at Stern College, after fleeing her home country following Taliban takeover.

YU Announces Launch of Jewish Early Childhood Educators Program

YU receives $5 million gift from philanthropist Anita Zucker to establish the Anita Zucker Program for Jewish Early Childhood Educators

Yeshiva University launches its own LGBTQ group amid lawsuit

The new club will provide space for LGBTQ students at the university to support one another “within the Torah framework.”

Ishay Ribo performs at unifying university concert

Yeshiva University hosts sold-out Ishay Ribo concert to celebrate Sukkot, Israel, and its students.

YU clubs to resume this month after dispute over LGBTQ club

Yeshiva University, YU Pride Alliance reach agreement pausing dispute until all court appeals are decided.

Op-ed:

1600 signatures do not kosher YU Pride Alliance

Signatures cannot override Torah prohibitions and in any event, 1600 out of 70,000 students and alumni is not an impressive result. Op-ed.

No, YU shouldn’t 'love' proud LGBT students

YU is beyond the pale in accepting the public flaunting of LGBT behavior, unequivocally prohibited by the Torah. Op-ed.

Torahphobia

Torahphobes do not really take the Torah seriously, or better said, they only take seriously the parts of Torah that appeal to them.Op-ed.

LGBT alliance puts demands on hold after YU suspends all clubs

'YU Pride' club freezes demands, agreeing to wait until its lawsuit against Yeshiva University completes appeals process.

Jewish Queer Youth to give grants to suspended YU student clubs

LGBTQ nonprofit announces it will give $500 to student groups affected by YU's suspension of all student groups.

YU suspends all student clubs amid LGBTQ club case

Yeshiva University announces all club activities to be suspended during High Holiday season as it appeals court ruling.

Supreme Court:

Yeshiva University required to recognize LGBTQ group

Court says the university could turn to the high court again if it is not able to block the ruling in New York state courts.

Museum opens first-of-its-kind exhibit on ancient Samaritans

Yeshiva University brings first-of-its-kind Samaritan exhibition to DC’s Museum of the Bible.

Supreme Court: YU does not have to recognize gay club - for now

Supreme Court temporarily blocks lower court ruling forcing YU to recognize LGBTQ student club as case is heard.

Can Yeshiva University withstand push for LGBT student club?

The predominant modern-orthodox facility in the US may have a hard time making its case due to its classification as a secular institution.

YU turns to US Supreme Court over gay pride group's demands

Orthodox Jewish college petitions Supreme Court to overturn rulings forcing it to recognize LGBT pride group on campus.

YU student designs modest, Zoom-ready clothes

“MOD ern/est” women’s concept clothing line focuses on Zoom-ready clothing that can transition into stylish and comfortable looks.

Yeshiva University star Ryan Turell not selected in NBA draft

What's next for Yeshiva University basketball star who hopes to be first Orthodox Jewish player in the NBA?

Court orders YU to recognize LGBTQ org.

Orthodox university ordered by New York County Supreme Court to recognize YU Pride Alliance student group.

Rape allegation at Yeshiva University stirs reforms

Female student at Yeshiva University claims she was raped by player on the school's men's basketball team.

This Orthodox Jewish basketball player dreams of making it big

Could Ryan Turell become the first Orthodox Jew to play in the NBA? Scouts say it’s a long shot.

YU basketball star hopes to become NBA's first Orthodox player

Yeshiva University's Ryan Turell enters NBA draft, hoping to become league's first Orthodox Jewish player.

Yeshiva U students head overseas to help Ukrainian refugees

Yeshiva University students volunteer to head to Europe to assist Ukrainian refugees who fled Russian invasion.

YU basketball eliminated after historic season

After record-breaking win-streak, Yeshiva University team eliminated from the NCAA Division III tournament.