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Straus Scholars Strengthen Jewish Identity and Ideas at Tikvah’s Jewish Leadership Conference 

Most Recent News June 29, 2022July 1, 2022 yunews

Several Straus Scholars attended the Tikvah Fund’s annual Jewish Leadership Conference in New York City.

Straus Center Israel Trip Explores the Nuances of Israeli Culture and Society

Most Recent News June 9, 2022July 1, 2022 yunews

  On June 1 and 2, 2022, the Straus Scholars visited Israel for an in-depth look at the intersection of Torah and Israeli literature, politics, art, and ethics. Zahava and Moshael Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought Director Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik began the program with an emotional close reading of Hannah Szenes’ Blessed is […]

Beyond the Hebrew Bible: The Legacy of Psalms

Most Recent News June 9, 2022July 1, 2022 yunews

Adam Kirsch spoke about the literary legacy of King David and Psalms in his 2019 book “Who Wants to Be a Jewish Writer?”

Milton at the Morgan Library

Most Recent News May 31, 2022June 6, 2022 yunews

The visit was coordinated by Straus Center Clinical Assistant Professor Rabbi Dr. Dov Lerner and Associate Professor of English Dr. David Lavinsky.

Debating Great Jewish Writers and Thinkers

Most Recent News May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 yunews

Dr. Abraham Socher, professor emeritus of Jewish studies and religion at Oberlin College, in conversation with Rabbi Dr. Dov Lerner of the YU Straus Center.

Jews, Power, and Politics: A Conversation With Dr. Ruth Wisse

Most Recent News April 4, 2022April 9, 2022 yunews

Dr. Ruth Wisse is the Martin Peretz Professor of Yiddish Literature and Professor of Comparative Literature at Harvard University emerita and Yeshiva University honorary doctorate recipient.

Reading Plato’s Republic in America Today

Most Recent News February 23, 2022 yunews

Dr. Alex Priou argues that Plato’s Republic is still relevant in today’s discussions about political events in American society.

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Straus Scholars Attend Networking Event at Manhattan Institute

Most Recent News February 15, 2022July 1, 2022 yunews

  On Feb. 10, 2022, a small group of Straus Scholars traveled to Washington, D.C., to attend a panel discussion and networking event hosted by the Manhattan Institute. Titled “Who’s Right? Millennials, Gen Z, and the Future of American Conservatism,” the event brought together students and young professionals working in politics, policy, and journalism from […]

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Straus Scholar Spotlight: Judah Fortgang

Most Recent News February 15, 2022February 16, 2022 yunews

By Sarah Wapner, Straus Center Impact and Recruitment Officer Born and raised in New Rochelle, New York, Judah Fortgang attended SAR High School and spent a year studying at Yeshivat Har Etzion in the Gush. He began his undergraduate studies at the University of Chicago, where he intended to study political science. However, after his […]

Yeshiva University Hosts Ambassadors Danny Danon and Marie Chatardová

Most Recent News February 10, 2022 yunews

The Latest in the Global Leaders Dialogue Series at Yeshiva University

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