Humanities in Dialogue Series Explores Social Change Through Art in Professor Young’s Recent Book The latest installment of the Humanities in Dialogue series—discussions between faculty members with different areas of expertise, presented by the Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein Honors Program at Yeshiva College—offered a lively interview of Dr. Marnin Young about his recent book, Realism…
Showing Support for Paris
At Solidarity Gathering, International Students Share Insight into Situation in France Last week, Yeshiva University students received unique insight into the recent Paris attacks—and day-to-day life for the Jews of Europe—as their own fellow students shared their experiences as European natives. At an event in the Rubin Shul, French students Arie Barkats and Ruben Journo and…
I Am Never Again
Yom HaShoah Ceremony Links Holocaust and Present-Day Anti-Semitism
Benjamin Courchia, a junior from France, invents device to help stroke victims regain physical movement in hands
At an age when most students are declaring their majors, Benjamin Courchia, a YC junior, is giving new hope to stroke victims through a device of his own invention. The mechanical tool, which Mr. Courchia calls Finger’s Smile, may help stroke rehab patients recover the full range of flexing motion in their hands.
Cardozo Professor Michel Rosenfeld Awarded Legion of Honor from France
The academic year ended on an extremely high note for Michel Rosenfeld when he received word that on June 4, 2004 French President Jacques Chirac signed a decree awarding the Cardozo professor the Legion of Honor, the French government’s highest and most prestigious award.