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A Message from Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman President, Yeshiva University
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Partnership for The Future— A Letter from Our Chairman Ira Mitzner, Chairman Yeshiva University Board of Trustees 2
Dr. Daniel Beliavsky Inspiring Students Through Music’s Transcendence
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Dr. Jeong Mun Heo Bringing Two Worlds Together
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Alex Volcheck A Former IDF Soldier’s Next Mission: Improving Lives Through Biotech
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Semyon Lomasov A Chess Grandmaster Makes a Bold Move to YU
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Dear Friends,
Dr. Esther Berko Treating the Toughest Cancer Cases in Children
I am delighted and honored to share with you our latest edition of YU Today . This issue focuses on values and innovation, showcasing the many ways our Yeshiva University students, alumni and faculty guide and uplift the world in which we live. We are proud to provide our students with an education that is deeply rooted and forward focused, fueled with a sense of purpose and mission to make the world a better place—for themselves and for future generations.
In this issue, you will meet a wide array of leaders and innovators from our university community who embody our Five Torot—Core Torah Values: • Seek Truth (Torat Emet) • Discover your Potential (Torat Adam) • Live your Values (Torat Chaim) • Act with Compassion (Torat Chesed) • Bring Redemption (Torat Tzion). From all across the globe and in the most impactful fields, the students, faculty and alumni of YU, the flagship Jewish university, are constantly innovating to uplift our world. As you will discover throughout these pages, Yeshiva University is on the rise in all of our metrics: rankings, enrollment, new programs and philanthropy.
But more importantly than rising in our numbers is that we are rising to the call of history, empowering, inspiring and educating the next generation of leaders who are rooted in our timeless values and working to build a brighter future for all. I am sure you will enjoy this edition of YU Today and thank you for your interest and support.
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Sari Kopitnikoff Using Social Media to Innovate Jewish Education
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Ari Ferziger Putting ‘Eyes’ in the Sky, a Lawyer Protects his Nation
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Dr. Stephen Glicksman Building a Community for Everyone
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Warm regards,
Dr. Laya Salomon Encouraging Teachers to Think Outside the Box
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Estee Ackerman A Winner True to Her Values
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Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter A Proud Son Following in his Father’s Footsteps
Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman President, Yeshiva University
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YU IN ACTION
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