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YU Stands Together with Israel
Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University, meets with members of kibbutz Kfar Aza, one of the communities attacked on Oct. 7.
President Berman Visits IDF Soldiers in Gaza In January, Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman , President of Yeshiva University , and Rabbi Meir Goldwicht , a Rosh Yeshiva at YU, traveled to Israel to meet with soldiers serving in Gaza. Coordinated through the IDF, the trip offered the rare opportunity to provide solace and encouragement to troops on the front lines. During the visit, one IDF soldier conveyed his heartfelt gratitude, saying that meeting with Dr. Berman was like being embraced by the global Jewish community. While in Israel, Dr. Berman also took the opportunity to meet with the families of hostages from Kfar Aza, extending his compassionate support and comfort to them during this chal- lenging time.
Honoring Our Heroes On Jan. 24, Dr. Berman welcomed back to YU our student heroes, who as reservist combat soldiers rejoined their units after Oct. 7 to defend Israel. The four returning students recognized for their service are Jonah Eisenberg ’27SB , Yaakov Pahmer ’27YC , Elan Roffe ’26SB and Boaz Simantov ’26SB . Later that evening, the YU community heard the gripping account of Roi Assaraf’s escape from the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks during the Re’im Supernova Music Festival. Speaking in Hebrew to an audience of more than 500 people, Assaraf recounted the harrowing events of that day that transformed his life and re- awakened his commitment to Jewish life and practice. The event was organized by the Undergraduate Torah Studies program and the Counseling Center.
Roi Assaraf (left) with YU students and Rabbi Dan Cohen (right)
(l-r): Rabbi Aharon Ciment, Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, Yaakov Pahmer ’27YC, Jonah Eisenberg ’27SB, Boaz Simantov ’26SB, Elan Roffe ’26SB and Rabbi Yaakov Neuburger
New and Notable
New at YU: Master’s Degrees in Computer Science
In fall 2024, the Katz School is introducing two new on-campus master’s programs in computer science, a first for YU. The M.S. in Computer Science is geared toward those with undergraduate degrees in comp sci, ready to take their careers to the next level; the Agile M.S. in Computer Science caters to students who do not have undergraduate degrees in comp sci but are looking to enter the tech field. Balancing theory, systems and applications, these research-intensive programs provide pathways to jobs in R&D and to indemand specializations in AI, cybersecurity, net- working and software engineering as well as preparing students for Ph.D. programs. Applications are now being accepted. READ MORE
YUI: Open for Business The Yeshiva University in Israel (YUI) undergraduate program was officially launched on Jan. 22 in Jerusalem. Starting in fall 2024, students can earn a YU degree in collaboration with Tel Aviv University or Bar-Ilan University. This unique program offers coursework taught in English along with immersive Torah studies, conducted in an open beit midrash environment. Dr. Berman noted that YUI “reinforces our global role as the flagship Jewish university, enabling our students to not only lead lives of great personal and professional success but also lives of impact and meaning.” Yaffa Zilbershats , the academic chair of YUI and former head of Israel’s Council for Higher Education’s Planning and Budgeting Committee, hailed the program as “a game changer.” Applications for the upcoming fall semester are currently being accepted. READ MORE (l-r) Yaffa Zilbershats, academic chair of Yeshiva University in Israel, and Stephanie Stauss, executive director
Care Café Wins Community Award On Jan. 25, Wurzweiler’s Care Café was among a group of select nonprofit organizations who received the New York State Senate Empire Award for their dedicated service to the neighborhoods of upper Manhattan and the Bronx. Presenting the award was State Sen. Robert Jackson (D-31), who praised these remarkable community champions for their unwavering support and leadership.
New York State Sen. Robert Jackson (D-31) stands with Dr. Kimberly Moore, director of Care Café and clinical assistant professor, Wurzweiler School of Social Work.
New and Notable
jurists and lawyers. Meanwhile, the Intensive Transactional Lawyering Program (ITRANS) equipped students with essential deal-making and negotiation skills for client representation. Alumni like Jonathan Lenzner, now Chief of Staff for the FBI, has described the impact of the ITAP experience as “transformative.” READ MORE
Cardozo Students Discover the Essence of Effective Lawyering This January, select Cardozo students participated in two unique multiweek bootcamps. The Intensive Trial Advocacy Program (ITAP), one of the most rigorous trial advocacy programs in the nation, exposed students to cutting-edge courtroom litigation strategies taught by prominent
Cardozo students participate in the law school’s Intensive Trial Advocacy Program
Bret Stephens Comes to YU On the evening of March 18 at the YU Museum, the Emil A. and Jenny Fish Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies will host “At the Crossroads: Oct. 7, the Holocaust and the Global Rise of Antisemitism” with Bret Stephens , Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and New York Times Op-Ed columnist. Together with Dr. Shay Pilnik , the Fish Center’s director, Stephens will explore the deeper meaning of this historic moment, the future of Jewish life in America and how the importance of Holocaust education is tied to it all. The ticketed event will be followed by a dessert reception. READ MORE
Bret Stephens
Students, Faculty & Alumni
So Many Books, So Little Time The Seforim Sale, a cherished YU tradition since its founding in 1964, has returned to Belfer Hall’s Weissberg Commons, where bibliophiles can browse at leisure through book-filled aisles and stalls. Nearly 6,000 titles are available for purchase at this year’s must-attend event, which runs from Feb. 4 through Feb. 25. The student-run sale also includes engaging programming throughout its three-week run, featuring renowned figures like Rabbi Chanoch Teller and Rabbi Hershel Schachter. READ MORE
Johnny Halpert, former YU men’s basketball coach
Alumni Night with the Macs Over 160 enthusiastic YU alumni and their families came together to honor the rich legacy of YU men’s basketball and pay tribute to the iconic former coach, Johnny Halpert , during an engaging pregame gathering leading up to the Feb. 3 contest between the YU Macs and Farmingdale State College. Coach Halpert, who will be inducted into the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame on Sunday, March 17, at the
Glens Falls Civic Center, received a standing ovation at the game.
Helping the Needy, One Day at a Time Operating on both the Wilf and Beren Campuses, Project Feed NYC is a student club committed to helping the local commu-
nity by volunteering at soup kitchens and organizing clothing drives. The Beren club directs its efforts to MainChance soup kitchen in the Grand Central neighborhood; the Wilf club focuses on the ARC XIV Fort
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Washington Senior Center. According to club presidents Ezra Rosenbaum , Rachel Gelb and Sela Ratner , “our objective is to continually increase the pool of dedicated volunteers so that we can support those in need nearly every day of the week.” To donate to their February drive, contact yuprojectfeedNYC@gmail.com
The January edition of Think:Act featured insights from Dr. Noam Wasserman , dean of the Sy Syms School of Business, on the topic of business transformation within startups. Dean Wasserman is a renowned expert in entrepreneurship and the author of the bestsellers Life is a Startup and The Founder’s Dilemmas . READ MORE
Upcoming Events
Visit yu.edu/events/all to learn more about the programs listed here.
The Seforim Sale Sunday, Feb. 4–Sunday, Feb. 25 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Weissberg Commons Wilf Campus Dor L’Dor Yeshiva Learning Program Monday, Feb. 19 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Glueck Center, Wilf Campus
MES Conference Autonomy in Medicine
Stomp Out the Stigma Tuesday, Feb. 27 6 – 10 p.m. Lamport Auditorium Wilf Campus
Sunday, Feb. 25 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Furst Hall, 501 Wilf Campus
At the Crossroads: October 7, the Holocaust and the Global Rise of Antisemitism with Bret Stephens Monday, March 18 7:30 p.m. YU Museum | 15 W. 16 St., NYC Ticketed event
Yom Iyun A Women’s Dor L’Dor Program
Sunday, Feb. 25 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Beren Campus
Together with Israel For the latest news and information on University initiatives, resources and events in support of Israel, please visit YU’s web page TOGETHER WITH ISRAEL.
IN MEMORIAM
YU Mourns the Passing of Rabbi Zevulun Charlop zt”l , Dean Emeritus of RIETS An exceptional leader, scholar, educator and one of the architects of Yeshiva University as we know it today, Rabbi Zevulun Charlop zt”l , ’51YC, ’54R, passed away on Jan. 16, 2024, at the age of 94. Serving as the Max and Marian Grill Dean of the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Semi-
nary (RIETS) for over 35 years, his influence on YU was profound and far-reaching. Under his guidance, RIETS experienced remarkable growth, producing thousands of rabbis, educators and Jewish scholars. “This yeshiva was forever transformed, elevated and enriched by the spiritual essence and character of our beloved mentor,” stated Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University. Devoted to God and the Jewish people, a distinguished scholar of Torah, rabbinic law and American history, Rabbi Charlop dedicated his life to nurturing the future generations of rabbis with the goal of preparing them to relate to the broadest range of Jews throughout the country and the world. With a passion for Judaism and life itself, he personified the ideals cherished by Yeshiva University. Rabbi Charlop’s beloved wife, Judith Charlop z”l , passed away in 1999. He is survived by eight children as well as numerous grand- children and great-grandchildren. May Hashem comfort the family, along with all those who mourn for Zion and Jerusalem. READ MORE
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