Operation Torah Shield III From Nov. 18–26, a group of 36 Yeshiva University students, rabbis and faculty undertook an independent solidarity mission to Israel as part of Operation Torah Shield III. Guided by Rabbi Reuven Brand from the YU Torah Mitzion Kollel of Chicago and Rachel Besser , professor of Judaic Studies at Stern College, the students volunteered on farms, provided solace to grieving families and offered emotional support to wounded soldiers.
Edith Lubetski accepts service award
— Joel Strauss ’86YC , partner at Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer; Lawrence Askowitz ’87YC , managing director of the Bank Street Group; and Ariella Noveck ’11SB , a media communications professional—addressed audience concerns on confronting the surge of antisemitism. The event was organized by YU’s Office of Alumni Affairs. AI’s Impact on Marketing What challenges do marketers face in the age of AI? Are they ready for them? These were top-of-mind questions for participants at November’s “Navigating Marketing in the Age of AI.” Presented by Sy Syms and the YU Innovation Lab and moderated by Sy Syms adjunct professor and Dali Spaces CMO Bipasha Ghosh , the fast-paced program brought together four industry experts for an informative discussion on what matters most for marketers in this new, rapidly evolving era of AI. READ MORE Honoring YU Staff On Dec. 13, YU celebrated staff members who reached milestone anniversaries in 2023. Ninety-one employees were recog- nized for their dedicated service, ranging from the impressive five-year mark to the remarkable sixtieth. Congratulations to all 91 individuals who have achieved this milestone, including Edith Lubetski , who has contributed to the YU library for 60 years, and David Hill, who has been part of administrative services for 50 years.
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Dynamic New Leadership Initiative The Yeshiva University Women’s Initiative for Leadership and Learning (YUWILL) held its launch event on Nov. 1. YUWILL is dedicated to educating,
empowering and inspiring the next generation of Jewish women. Among its offerings is the Golda Meir Fellowship, a unique mentorship program for women undergraduates. The
Dr. Sharon Poczter at YUWILL launch.
initiative was founded by Dr. Sharon Poczter , chair of the strategy and entrepre- neurship department at the Sy Syms School of Business, in partnership with Batsheva, a renowned Jewish women’s leadership organization. VIEW EVENT Confronting Antisemitism More than 220 YU alumni, spanning a wide range of ages and industries, engaged in the Dec. 6 webinar, “Combatting Antisemitism in the Workplace.” Drawing from their extensive professional experience in law, finance and the media, the online panelists
Moderator Bipasha Ghosh engages with audience.
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