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Former NBA forward Michael Sweetney dies at 43, Knicks and Bulls mourn loss

After continuing his pro career in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Uruguay, and Venezuela, Sweetney served as an assistant coach at Yeshiva University in New York City from 2019-23.

Michael Sweetney #50 of the New York Knicks controls the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies during the game on December 7, 2004 at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee.
Outside her shop, with her parents.

Chana Koenig's boutique chocolate journey from New York to Israel

Ambassador Mike Huckabee, the US Ambassador to Israel, delivered the commencement address at Yeshiva University in New York City, where he was awarded the Presidential Medallion. May 28, 2026.

Amb. Huckabee honored at Yeshiva University, delivers commencement speech to grads

Rabbi Danny Tropper, founder of Gesher.

'Agents of Change': American Jews and the transformation of Israeli Judaism - review


Women's Talmud classes back at Yeshiva University after uproar over cut

More than 1,400 people have signed a petition calling on the university to preserve Talmud courses at Stern College for Women.

Department of Communications and Public Affairs, Yeshiva University

YU students travel to El Salvador to supply Jews with mezuzahs, teffilin

The 10-day trip for nearly 40 pre-health students, led by Yeshiva University's Rabbi Daniel Coleman, will be the culmination of a year-long effort.

 THE BEIT Knesset in El Salvador

Orthodox NBA prospect Ryan Turell returns to New York for a game on Purim

Turell played 16 minutes, mostly in the second half, ending with four points, three rebounds, one assist and one steal.

Former Yeshiva University star Ryan Turell was drafted into the NBA G League Oct. 22, 2022.

YU, Yad Vashem partner to fight antisemitism with Holocaust education

According to a 2020 study by the Claims Conference that covered all 50 states, New York is among those with the lowest Holocaust knowledge scores.

Department of Communications and Public Affairs, Yeshiva University

Yeshiva U. to open first US clinic for Non-Verbal Learning Disorder

People with NFLD can often write and speak well. However, there are still things they struggle with, such as abstract concepts and social cues.

A view of Yeshiva University

Yeshiva U. basketball team forfeits crucial game, citing inadequate warmup time after Shabbat

The stakes of the game were high: The winner would get the top ranking in the Skyline Conference and would get to play all of the postseason games.

Department of Communications and Public Affairs, Yeshiva University

Yeshiva U to receive $1.5 million to fund auditorium renovations

Yeshiva University's Main Hall is set to see renovations that will include restorations of its stained glass windows and artistic architecture.

THE YESHIVA University High School for Boys in New York

19-year-old American seminary student killed in Jerusalem car accident

The driver seriously injured while a passenger was also killed. * The US seminary student was Adira Koffsky of New York, studying at Midreshet Amudim.

MDA ambulance (illustrative)

YU fans prepare to welcome back Ryan Turell for his first G League game in NY - right after Shabbat

The former YU basketball star is returning to New York for the first time this season as his Motor City Cruise takes on the Long Island Nets.

Former Yeshiva University star Ryan Turell was drafted into the NBA G League Oct. 22, 2022.

State lawmakers challenge Yeshiva University’s claims to public funds

YU has been insisting that it has a distinct religious character and is not bound by state civil rights laws that prevent discrimination against members of the LGBT community.

A view of Yeshiva University