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Uriel Sussman wins 2024 YU Student Library Research Award
Uriel Sussman, a second-year student at Yeshiva College, has been named the 2024 winner of the YU Student Library Research Award. Although Sussman has not yet declared his major, he is reportedly leaning towards philosophy.
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Alumni Affairs May 2024 Newsletter
The Yeshiva University Alumni Association is offering a plethora of benefits and opportunities for its members. According to the Alumni Newsletter released on May 5, 2024, joining the association provides access to various perks such as alumni ID cards for campus access, specialized networking events, job opportunities, social gatherings, and more.One of the upcoming events highlighted in the newsletter is a discussion on "Antisemitism, the Media and the Jews," moderated by Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik and featuring Alana Newhouse, John Podhoretz, and Elliot Kaufman. This...
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Salaries for coaches at institutions in New York County around $56,718 on average during 2022
The average coaching salary at Columbia University in the City of New York, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in New York County, was $144,469, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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Yeshiva University Appoints Dr. Rebecca Cypess as New Dean of Yeshiva College and Stern College for Women
Yeshiva University has named Dr. Rebecca Cypess as the new dean of Yeshiva College and Stern College for Women, following a competitive national search. Dr. Cypess, currently serving as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, will take on her new role starting July 1, 2024.Dr. Selma Botman, YU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, expressed admiration for the outgoing dean, Karen Bacon, who will transition to the role of Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Botman praised Bacon's...
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YU Professor’s Book on Polish Founding Father Gets Translated into Chinese
Professor Joshua Zimmerman, YU’s Eli and Diana Zborowski Chair in Holocaust Studies and East European Jewish History, recently had his book, Józef Pilsudski: Founding Father of Modern Poland, translated into standard Mandarin Chinese. The book, which has become the definitive biography of the military leader and statesman who led Poland to independence in 1918, defended Jewish rights, and championed Ukrainian statehood, is now available for readers in Taiwan to enjoy.Regarding the interest in Józef Pilsudski in Taiwan, Professor Zimmerman highlighted the parallels between...
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2024 Innovation Challenge Kicks Off with Brainstorming Session
Competitors Now Hone Their Startup Ideas for Final Pitch Night on May 8The YU Innovation Lab, Sy Syms School of Business, and the Shevet Glaubach Center for Career Strategy and Professional Development have launched the third annual Innovation Challenge pitch competition, aiming to empower students to bring their business ideas from concept to execution. The Challenge allows students to form teams around their original business idea, which they eventually pitch to a panel of judges, helping them gain the real-world entrepreneurial skills needed to launch a successful...
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Yeshiva University Launches Accelerated Transfer Initiative for Students Feeling Threatened at Current Universities
Yeshiva University has taken a proactive step in response to the rising concerns of antisemitism and harassment on college campuses across the United States. In an announcement made on April 25, 2024, the university revealed its decision to reopen the transfer portal for undergraduate applicants, including its Honors program, through May 31st, 2024.Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University, expressed his deep concern over the recent incidents of antisemitism on college campuses, stating, "We have all watched with great shock and sadness the public protests...
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In a Passover Shadowed by Darkness, Finding Light in the Afikomen
On April 22, 2024, Rabbi Ari Berman shared a poignant message during Passover, highlighting the challenges faced by the Jewish community while finding hope and meaning in the tradition of the Afikomen.Reflecting on the current state of the world, Rabbi Berman acknowledged the difficulties in celebrating redemption amidst captivity, threats to Israel, and rising antisemitism. However, he emphasized that acknowledging these struggles only enhances the significance of the seder.The ritual of yachatz, breaking the matzah and setting aside the afikomen, symbolizes times of...
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Jerusalem Therapy Center Fills Critical Need for Mental Health Services in Israel
In response to a crucial need for accessible, English-language mental health services in Israel, the Jerusalem Therapy Center was established through a collaboration between Wurzweiler and Amudim Israel. The center aims to provide support and assistance to individuals seeking mental health services in the region.The center's mission is succinctly captured in the statement, "To fill a critical need for affordable, English-language mental health services in Israel, Wurzweiler, together with Amudim Israel, opened the Jerusalem Therapy Center." This initiative reflects a...
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Yeshiva University’s Katz School Launches Premier Fast-Track Nursing Program
Yeshiva University’s Katz School of Science and Health has introduced a new Accelerated B.S. in Nursing program, allowing students to complete their nursing degree in just 16 months. This initiative aims to address the growing demand for skilled nurses in the tristate area and beyond.Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University, expressed pride in the program, stating, "Yeshiva University’s new nursing program is another example of our values in action." The program's curriculum aligns with the latest standards set by the American Association of Colleges of...
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Meet the AI Chatbot That’s as Smart as Your Favorite Prof
Manish Kumar Thota, a student pursuing a master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the Katz School of Science and Health, has developed a cutting-edge Visual Question Answering (VQA) chatbot that aims to revolutionize the academic learning experience. Thota's chatbot, referred to as a "digital brain," is designed to mimic the expertise and accessibility of a knowledgeable professor.Thota explained, "The challenge is to teach my VQA model to understand both images and questions and respond the way your most knowledgeable professor would. It’s all about making...
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Stern College Honors Students Give Their Vote to Highly Acclaimed Musical, Suffs
110 students from the S. Daniel Abraham Honors Program at Stern College for Women recently attended a performance of the highly acclaimed musical "Suffs." The musical, which focuses on the historical suffragists' fight for the right to vote, has been praised for its portrayal of the brave and determined women who played a crucial role in securing the 19th Amendment.The musical introduces the audience to key suffragists such as Alice Paul, Lucy Burns, Inez Milholland, Doris Stevens, and Ruza Wenclawska, as they work towards organizing a suffragist march in Washington D.C....
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Rabbi Hershel and Rebbetzin Shoshana Schachter Spend a Memorable Shabbat With Stern College Students
In a unique and extraordinary event, over 50 Stern College students recently had the privilege of spending Shabbat with YU Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Hershel Schachter, and his wife, Rebbetzin Shoshana Schachter. The special Shabbaton occurred on April 12-13 at the home of Shoshana Schechter, associate dean of Torah and Spiritual Life at Stern College for Women, and her husband, Dr. Yitzchak Schechter.Rabbi Schachter and Rebbetzin Schachter actively participated in the Shabbat meals, providing the students with an opportunity to engage with the couple and learn more about them....
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Alumni Affairs April 2024 Newsletter
Yeshiva University's Alumni Association has recently released its April 2024 Newsletter, showcasing a range of exciting events and opportunities for alumni engagement.The newsletter encourages alumni to join the YU Alumni Association, highlighting the benefits of obtaining an alumni ID card for access to campus facilities and receiving notifications about networking events, job opportunities, and career support.One upcoming event mentioned in the newsletter is "An Evening of Unity, Solidarity and Story," featuring speakers such as Hersh Goldberg-Polin's parents and...
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Words of Strength, Prayer and Support Echo at YU’s Evening of Unity, Solidarity and Story
Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University, set a tone of resilience and determination at the Evening of Unity, Solidarity and Story event, emphasizing the ongoing call to action within the Jewish community. He expressed, “On Oct. 7, Jewish history called. It has asked us to stand up and stand out as Jews. It has asked us to fight terrorism and combat hatred. It has asked us to protest, to not remain silent or complacent, to unify and unite in common cause to free our hostages. It asked us on Oct. 7 and it is still asking that of us now.”The event, held on...
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Pascheles for Pesach, 1849
In 1849, a Haggadah featured an ad for Kosher for Passover wine, marking an early example of product advertising in such religious texts. The wine merchant behind this advertisement was Wolf Pascheles, who personally selected high quality wine for his customers by traveling from Prague to Hungary. The Haggadah in question was translated into German and published by M. I. Landau, a prominent community leader and Hebrew publisher in Prague.According to the Yivo Encyclopedia of Jews in Eastern Europe, Pascheles was a well-known figure who opened the first Jewish bookstore in...
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The Day after the War
On February 19th, 2024, Yeshiva University’s chapter of the Alexander Hamilton Society (AHS) hosted national security expert Dr. Michael Doran for its first event. Dr. Doran is a Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C., and he is the Director of the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East at Hudson. He previously served as a senior director on the National Security Council under President Bush.Straus Scholars Yaakov Willner (YC ‘25) and Gavriel Buchwald (YC ‘26), respectively president and vice president of YU’s AHS chapter, organized the event...
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Library Digital Media Studio Now Open to Students
The Gottesman Library at an unveiling on April 1st, 2024, introduced a new facility for students called the Digital Media Studio. The studio, situated on the fourth floor of the Mendel Gottesman Library Building, offers a range of cutting-edge equipment and resources for student use.Among the equipment available at the Digital Media Studio are a Dremel 3D printer, a RodeCaster Pro podcast mixing recorder & microphones, a JVC 4K video camera & green screen "virtual" studio backdrop, and two iMac computers with M3 processors. These iMac computers come equipped with various...
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New Haggadot and Publications for Passover 2024 by YU Staff and Students
Yeshiva University has unveiled a collection of new Haggadot and Pesach-related publications for Passover 2024, created by YU faculty and students.Dr. Rona Novick, dean of the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration, described the focus of their yearly Haggadah companion, stating, "For preschoolers, the activities provide focus on journeys, the roadblocks that may delay us and the help we can depend on from G-d. For elementary school learners, there are games and prompts to explore how we deal with difficulty and how chesed [acts of kindness] can...
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Book Launch: The Promise of Liberty Haggadah
On Sunday March 31, the Jewish Center hosted a book launch for The Promise of Liberty, a newly released Haggadah by Straus Center Deputy Director Rabbi Dr. Stuart Halpern and Jacob Kupietzky. The event, which featured Adam Kirsch, Wall Street Journal features editor, in conversation with Dr. Halpern, was graced by the presence of Rabbi Dr. Yosie Levine, who contextualized the publication of the Haggadah amidst the ongoing conflict in Israel. Rabbi Levine poignantly stated, “Israeli and American citizens are held hostage in Gaza...and the theme of redemption seems...