by Leonard Grunstein

Gaza is occupied by Gazans. Neither Egypt nor Israel, its territorial neighbors, occupy Gaza, as a matter of fact or law.

Yet, the provocative terms “occupation” and “occupier” are casually used, by many in the news media and others, to describe the relationship between Gaza and Israel. The words project an explosive […]

Rabbi Shlomo Zuckier ’11YC ’13BR ’14R Sparks Discussions of Thought Leadership in the Orthodox Community

The intellectual and spiritual journey of Rabbi Shlomo Zuckier ’11YC, ’13BR, ’14R exemplifies the Yeshiva University mission in action, not only academically but also through Zuckier’s participation in the Jewish community in multiple ways.

In addition to his YU degrees […]

Five Questions With Revel Doctoral Candidate Jeong Mun Heo

Jeong Mun Heo began his academic journey as a computer science and mathematics student in his native South Korea, but he felt something was missing. He found himself drawn to the study of religion, earning master’s degrees at Korea Theological Seminary, Boston College, the Hebrew University […]

It was a time of wisdom; it was a time of folly. It was a study in contrasts, as two individuals emerged and had a profound influence, one positive and the other negative, on the fate of others[i].

One awesome person saved her spouse from harm and is a source of inspiration to […]

Dr. Ronnie Perelis Appointed Director of Rabbi Arthur Schneier Center for International Affairs 

Dr. Ronnie Perelis

Dr. Selma Botman, provost and vice president for academic affairs, has announced the appointment of Dr. Ronnie Perelis as director of The Rabbi Arthur Schneier Center for International Affairs at Yeshiva University.

Founded in 2004, the Center advances international […]