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Straus Scholar Spotlight: Ayelet Brown

Most Recent News January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 yunews

As a Straus Scholar, Ayelet Brown combined her passion for community leadership with rigorous study of the human mind and well-being.

Dr. Ronen Shoval

Debating the Meaning of Life with Dr. Ronen Shoval

Most Recent News January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 yunews

Dr. Ronen Shoval spoke to Straus Scholars and Honors students about various perspectives regarding the meaning of life, including Rambam, the Buddha and Aristotle.

Neil Rogachevsky presents at the conference

Natural and Historic Right: Investigating the American and Israeli Declarations of Independence

Most Recent News December 19, 2022December 19, 2022 yunews

The Straus Center hosted a workshop on the American and Israeli Declarations of Independence in partnership with the Jack Miller Center.

Fleur Hassan-Nahoum

Straus Center Hosts Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum for an Inspiring and Enlightening Shabbaton

Most Recent News December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 yunews

The Straus Center welcomed Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum for an inspiring and enlightening shabbton with Yeshiva University students.

Lessons in Presidential Leadership

Most Recent News November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 yunews

The Straus Center hosted Dr. Tevi Troy and Dr. Liel Leibovitz for a discussion on presidential leadership and contemporary politics.

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Straus Scholar Spotlight: Joshua Shapiro

Most Recent News November 23, 2022November 23, 2022 yunews

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.

Megadim cover

Herzog College and YU Press Publish Second Hebrew-English Edition of Megadim

Most Recent News November 1, 2022November 1, 2022 yunews

Herzog College and YU Press published the second Hebrew-English edition of the journal Megadim.

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

Straus Center Course Spotlight: The Thought of Rabbi Sacks

Most Recent News October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 yunews

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.

Adam Kirsch speaking at a Straus Center event

A Daf Yomi Scout: Literary Critic Adam Kirsch Shares Insights from His Seven-Year Study of the Talmud with YU Students

Most Recent News September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 yunews

Literary critic and Wall Street Journal editor Adam Kirsch spoke to YU students about his journey studying the Talmud.

Batman and Superman

Judaism, Heroism and Faith

Most Recent News September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 yunews

The Straus Center explored the connections between modern-day comic book superheroes and Judaism, reflecting on the nature of heroism and faith.

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