Variety of flexible courses offering tangible career skills designed to help students thrive at any stage of their careers New York – August 28, 2023 – Yeshiva University today announced the launch of YU Global, a flexible educational arm of the university focused on preparing students for the current, ever changing job market. YU Global […]
Month: August 2023
Allie Orgen Examines the Relationship Between Tradition and Freedom
As part of their education and training to be Modern Orthodox leaders of the future, Straus Scholars are encouraged to take summer jobs, internships, and fellowships that allow them to build on their Straus Center studies. Many Scholars have spent this past summer participating in programs where they study aspects of public policy and philosophy […]
Yonatan Kurz Studies the Past and Future of Jewish Education
As part of their education and training to be Modern Orthodox leaders of the future, Straus Scholars are encouraged to take summer jobs, internships, and fellowships that allow them to build on their Straus Center studies. Many Scholars have spent this summer participating in programs where they study aspects of public policy and philosophy relevant […]
New Faculty at Yeshiva University, Starting Fall 2023
A list of new faculty at YU’s undergraduate and graduate schools.
Straus Center Welcomes Seventh Cohort of Straus Scholars
The Zahava and Moshael Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought is proud to announce the incoming class of ten Straus Scholars who will form the seventh cohort of the Straus Scholars Program. Chosen from among Yeshiva University’s incoming class of undergraduate students in Stern College for Women and Yeshiva College, these exceptionally gifted undergraduate […]
Shoshana Fogelman, Student Leader at Stern College for Women
An impressive student taking advantage of all Stern College has to offer.
YU Student and Chess Grandmaster, Semyon Lomasov, Wins the 2023 Summer Chess Classic
All players received a personal invitation in order to participate.
RIETS Releases Two New Books to Enhance Your High Holiday Season
As the Yamim Noraim (High Holy Days) approach, RIETS (Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary) is excited to announce the release of two books from the Yeshiva’s in-house press that will surely add to the enjoyment and inspiration of this auspicious time of year. Both books are specifically geared towards providing insights on the High Holy […]
YU Celebrates Record Growth in Graduate School Enrollment
YU’s graduate enrollment is expected to surge in fall 2023, increasing by at least 13 percent compared to fall 2022, the highest rate of growth on record. Driven by a huge rise in applications year over year, this massive upward trend has been building, with graduate enrollment rising 88 percent between 2016 and 2023. The university’s […]
Straus Center Welcomes Three New Staff Members
This fall, the Zahava and Moshael Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought welcomes three new members to its team. Dr. Tevi Troy joins as the inaugural Senior Scholar & Impact Office Director, Yisroel Ben-Porat serves as the new Programming & Communications Officer, and Sarah Wapner returns as the new Impact Officer. Dr. Troy is […]