Exhibition Explores Shifting Meaning and Significance of Historic Monument Over Millenia On September 13, the Yeshiva University Museum and the YU Center for Israel Studies celebrated the opening of a new exhibition, “The Arch of Titus – from Jerusalem to Rome, and Back,” at the Museum, located at the Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th […]
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Shmita and Jewish Values
YU Museum Presents a Conversation on “The Justice of Shmita” with Israel’s Minister of Justice
Dr. Jacob Wisse Appointed Director of Yeshiva University Museum
Dr. Jacob Wisse has been appointed director of the Yeshiva University Museum, as announced by Yeshiva University Provost Morton Lowengrub, PhD. Dr. Wisse, a tenured Associate Professor, has been head of the art history program at Stern College for Women of Yeshiva University since 2005. His appointment follows the retirement of Sylvia A. Herskowitz, who served as director for 33 years.