As a Straus Scholar, Ayelet Brown combined her passion for community leadership with rigorous study of the human mind and well-being.
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Debating the Meaning of Life with Dr. Ronen Shoval
Dr. Ronen Shoval spoke to Straus Scholars and Honors students about various perspectives regarding the meaning of life, including Rambam, the Buddha and Aristotle.
Natural and Historic Right: Investigating the American and Israeli Declarations of Independence
The Straus Center hosted a workshop on the American and Israeli Declarations of Independence in partnership with the Jack Miller Center.
Straus Center Hosts Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum for an Inspiring and Enlightening Shabbaton
The Straus Center welcomed Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum for an inspiring and enlightening shabbton with Yeshiva University students.
Lessons in Presidential Leadership
The Straus Center hosted Dr. Tevi Troy and Dr. Liel Leibovitz for a discussion on presidential leadership and contemporary politics.
Straus Scholar Spotlight: Joshua Shapiro
Straus Scholar Joshua Shapiro’s impact on campus only continues to grow, whether he is writing thought-provoking editorials for the student newspaper or spearheading efforts to create new courses that bridge the texts of the West and Judaism.
Herzog College and YU Press Publish Second Hebrew-English Edition of Megadim
Herzog College and YU Press published the second Hebrew-English edition of the journal Megadim.
Straus Center Course Spotlight: The Thought of Rabbi Sacks
For the Fall 2022 semester, the Straus Center is offering The Thought of Rabbi Sacks, which provides a cohesive appraisal of the former chief rabbi’s legacy.
A Daf Yomi Scout: Literary Critic Adam Kirsch Shares Insights from His Seven-Year Study of the Talmud with YU Students
Literary critic and Wall Street Journal editor Adam Kirsch spoke to YU students about his journey studying the Talmud.
Judaism, Heroism and Faith
The Straus Center explored the connections between modern-day comic book superheroes and Judaism, reflecting on the nature of heroism and faith.