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Amb. Huckabee honored at Yeshiva University, delivers commencement speech to grads
Huckabee was honored for his support of Israel and efforts after October 7 while encouraging graduates to serve and embrace their Jewish identity.
'Agents of Change': American Jews and the transformation of Israeli Judaism - review
The rabbi defending Charlie Kirk's memory when most Jewish leaders won't - interview
Yeshiva University president highlights faith partnerships, post-Oct. 7 shift
Yosef Blau, author of Orthodox rabbis’ letter calling out Israel, responds to critics - interview
Rabbi Yosef Blau urges moral clarity in Israel’s response to Gaza, advocating for responsibility in addressing hunger and violence, despite critics within Orthodox circles.
Lead plaintiff in Yeshiva University sexual abuse case accuses legal team of 'assault on dignity'
“This case is no longer just about abuse in the past—it’s about the abuse of process in the present,” Twersky said.
'Go be our beacons, go be our hope': Rachel Goldberg-Polin gives commencement at Yeshiva U
Rachel Goldberg Polin, the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an Israeli American hostage murdered in Hamas captivity, gave a commencement speech to 5000 people at Yeshiva University.
Yeshiva University faculty members sign letter decrying Elise Stefanik graduation honor
The nearly 50 faculty names on the protest letter decried elements of Stefanik’s record, including her close alliance with President Donald Trump.
Yeshiva University rescinds approval for LGBTQ+ student club
YU’s decision to recognize Hareni in March, and settle related legal battles, marked a sharp pivot.
After announcing LGBTQ club, Yeshiva U president says Pride values ‘antithetical’ to the school
“I deeply apologize to the members of our community — our students and parents, alumni and friends, faculty and Rabbis — for the way the news was rolled out,” Berman wrote in an email.
Yeshiva University recognizes LGBTQ student club, reversing a longtime ban
After years of legal battles, the Modern Orthodox flagship has approved "Hareni," a new LGBTQ club.
Taking from Israel and refusing to serve: Why haredim draft refusal is hard to swallow - editorial
Few things are more provocative for non-haredim than haredi rabbis and students gleefully rejecting the government and refusing to defend the state – all while taking its money.
Yeshiva U. president blesses Trump and Vance, prays for peace in Israel and Middle East
Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman began his prayer with a mention of the prophet Jeremiah and the United States's adoption of the phrase "In God We Trust."
Yeshiva University president to represent American Jewish community at Trump inauguration
Berman, who has led Yeshiva University since 2017, is known for his efforts to strengthen the institution’s academic and spiritual mission.
