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Chag HaSemikhah The RIETS Chag HaSemikhah, the ordination ceremony for rabbis trained at the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, is set for Sunday, June 16. This year’s celebration honors the RIETS classes of 5781–5783, marking their completion of studies for semikhah (ordination), alongside the 50th anniversary classes.
Special recognitions include Rabbi Chaim Bronstein who will receive the Amud HaYeshiva award, and a posthumous tribute to Irwin Shapiro, z”l with the Etz Chaim award. The ceremony will commence at 1 p.m. in Lamport Auditorium. The Chag celebrates the RIETS musmakhim (ordainees), highlighting their dedication to Torah learning and personal development, as well as their anticipated impact on Jewish communities globally. It presents a rare opportunity to witness the future leadership of the broader Jewish community standing together in one room with their teachers and mentors, their families and their fellow classmates. READ MORE
Helping to Heal Jerusalem’s Heart Since its launch over a year ago, the Jerusalem Therapy Center (JTC), a joint initiative of YU’s Wurzweiler School for Social Work and the nonprofit Amudim, has experienced a significant increase in demand for its weekly one-on-one therapy sessions. Established to offer mental health care to Jerusalem’s English-speaking community, JTC has assisted 105 clients in the first quarter of 2024. With the
anticipated return of more reserve soldiers and the escalating need for support amid war- induced challenges, JTC remains dedicated to offering affordable, culturally sensitive and trauma-informed mental health care to soldiers, students and the broader English-speaking community. READ MORE The JTC held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in early 2023.
Sarachek 2024 The 31st annual Red Sarachek Invitational Basketball Tournament, hosted by YU from March 28–April 1, featured 21 leading yeshiva high schools and over 300 players from the U.S. and Canada. This year, YULA High School of Los Angeles secured the coveted championship title against Magen David Yeshivah High School of Brooklyn in
Congratulations to the 2024 Sarachek champions, YULA Boys High School of Los Angeles
an electric 69–59 win. The eagerly awaited final, which took place at YU’s Max Stern Athletic Center, attracted more than 900 fans. The event also offered off-court activities that show- cased YU’s distinct campus culture, contributing to a long weekend full of competitive spirit and community engagement. READ MORE
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