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Recent News About Yeshiva University
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From Moses to the Matrix: Straus Center in the Media
In February and March 2024, the Zahava and Moshael Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought has continued to make a significant impact across the media landscape with multiple new publications, podcasts, and other contributions.Director Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik shared insights in various publications, including The Wall Street Journal, where he delved into the iconic painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware" and reflected on the 25th anniversary of The Matrix. In National Review, he emphasized the critical importance of addressing antisemitism, stating, "nothing...
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Hanukkah: A Festival Filled with Tradition and Symbolism
Every year on December 25th, Christians worldwide commemorate Christmas, while Jews celebrate Hanukkah, a holiday with deep historical roots. Professor Kong Muren explains that Hanukkah is a time of family reunion, symbolized by the lighting of candles on a menorah for eight consecutive days.Hanukkah holds significant cultural importance, with the menorah representing Judaism's history and the desire to return to Israel. Professor Kong Muren highlights the resilience of the Maccabean rebels in their fight against the Seleucid oppressors, culminating in the establishment...
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Interview with Ms. Small: A Story of Resilience and Hope
In a recent interview in Chicago, Ms. Chaya Small, an 87-year-old Jewish lady with a remarkable life story, shared her experiences and wisdom with the world. Reflecting on her tumultuous past, Ms. Small posed a poignant question, "How can you enjoy the fragrance of plum blossoms without experiencing a bone-chilling cold?"Ms. Small's life journey has been marked by hardship and resilience. Born in Poland, she and her family fled from the atrocities of the German Nazis, seeking refuge in various countries. Recalling the harrowing train journey to Vladivostok, Ms. Small...
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Digital Media Student Addresses United Nations Commission on Status of Women
Loretta Ching’andu, a first-year student in the M.S. in Digital Marketing and Media at the Katz School of Science and Health, recently had the opportunity to address the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. Despite initial hesitations about studying in the United States, Ching’andu's journey led her to seize the chance to speak on a crucial topic at the UN event.Ching’andu shared her motivation for joining the Katz School, stating, “I’m Christian but I’ve always wanted to learn Hebrew, so I felt like maybe this was God leading me to this moment.”...
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Yeshiva University Hosts Writing Seminar Series with Renowned Speakers
Yeshiva University's Zahava and Moshael Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought recently concluded an extracurricular seminar series titled "Writing as a Public Intellectual: An Advanced Mentorship Program" for the academic year 2023-2024. The sessions, led by Dr. Tevi Troy, aimed to provide professional development opportunities for YU alumni, staff, and faculty, as well as aspiring writers outside the YU community.Dr. Troy, a prolific writer with over 400 articles and multiple books to his credit, shared his methods and advice for writing and pitching pieces based...
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Cost of college went up for all students at Yeshiva University
Tuition and fees rose 3.6 percent for 2018-19 at Yeshiva University, according to recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
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60 percent of applicants to Yeshiva University were admitted for fall 2018
At Yeshiva University, 99 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 53 percent are male, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.
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Graduates earn 2,028 degrees, certificates from Yeshiva University
About 26 percent of the 2,028 degrees and certificates handed out by Yeshiva University in 2017-18 were to students in philosophy and religious studies programs, making them the most popular programs that year, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.
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Four burglaries reported on Yeshiva University campus in 2017
There were 4 on-campus burglaries in 2017 on the campus of Yeshiva University, located in New York, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website.
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Two arsons reported on Yeshiva University campus in 2017
There were 2 on-campus arsons in 2017 on the campus of Yeshiva University, located in New York, according to the most recent crime statistics available on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website.