YU Stands with Israel
YU Responds to Crisis in Israel During these past weeks, we have witnessed the power of unity and resilience as reflected by our students, faculty, staff and adminis- tration through prayer, chessed and a range of university-led initiatives and events. • On Oct. 11, over 1,000 students, faculty and staff gathered at Lamport Auditorium to support Israel at YU’s “Stronger Together: Night of Unity.” Fox 5 News, CBS, NBC, ABC 7, PIX11 and NY1 covered the event. • Since Oct. 11, YU has presented a range of online and in-person programs with noted University historians, psychologists and outside experts, providing insight on the crisis. Weekly programming is ongoing. • 75 for 75, a global learning and mitzvah initiative, which ran from Oct. 19 to Oct. 22, united Jews across the globe for 75 hours of Torah learning in support of Israel. • On Oct. 22, YU students initiated a “Global Day of Loving-Kindness” to inspire one million acts of kindness, with participants sharing their good deeds online. • On Nov. 6, to honor the shloshim of those who died in the Oct. 7 massacre, a special mincha, tehillim and shira service was held at Lamport Auditorium. For updated information on University events, initiatives and resources in support of Israel, please visit YU’s newly created webpage TogetherWithIsrael .
Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman Leads Israel Support Initiative with US University Presidents President Berman has brought together a broad coalition of higher education leaders to issue a statement supporting Israel and condemning Hamas terrorism. Published Oct. 29 in the Wall St. Journal , “We Stand with Israel Against Hamas” has been signed by more than 100 college and university presidents across the U.S. President Berman stated that “the signatories are committed to bringing clarity and truth to theses tumultuous times and to protecting our campus communities from violence and hate.” Among the founding members of the coalition are the University of Notre Dame, Brandeis University, The City University of New York, the State University of New York, the University of Massachusetts, Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, and the United Negro College Fund. READ MORE Wilf Campus gathered for an emotional mincha and tehillim service in Lamport Auditorium on October 11.
In the Heights with the YU Innovation Lab The YU Innovation Lab joined forces with community, cultural and business leaders in Washington Heights for two dynamic programs. On Sept. 30, Thom Kennon, the Lab’s consulting director, and Adrian Miranda, the recently appointed community liaison director, led an interactive workshop titled “ChatGPT: What’s in it for Me?” exploring the practical use of generative AI tools. On Oct. 26, the Lab held its marquee net- working event, “Hive in the Heights.” More than 50 entrepreneurs and business owners engaged with the Lab’s consulting team for pro bono advice on business essentials, from marketing strategies to financial planning.
(l-r): Thom Kennon, the Innovation Lab’s consulting director, with Jackie Aleman, member of Washington Heights’ Chamber of Commerce, and Adrian Miranda, the Lab’s community liaison director.
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