Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA), center left, introduces Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, center right, before Dr. Berman leads the U.S. Senate in an opening prayer on Sept. 10.
Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University, Delivers Opening Prayer in the U.S. Senate
Great Conversations at YU On Sept. 3, YU welcomed Dr. Jonathan Haidt, social psychologist and No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, to the Wilf Campus for a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Ari Berman regarding the mental health crisis facing today’s youth. Speaking before an audience of 300, Haidt drew from his latest book, The Anxious Generation , to explore the devastating consequences of raising children in an environment dominated by smartphones and social media. Haidt’s message resonated deeply with the YU community and with Dr. Berman, who praised him as a rare voice of both intellect and moral clarity. READ MORE and antisemitism toward universities and institutions that cultivate values and enable them to find purpose.” He called on senators to act with “courage, humility and grace” in guiding our nation toward unity and purpose and prayed for “peace and prosperity for America, Israel and all of humanity as the Jewish New Year begins.” READ MORE / VIEW
On Sept. 10, in advance of the Jewish High Holidays, Dr. Ari Berman delivered the opening prayer before the U.S. Senate at the invitation of Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA). Dr. Berman, who also addressed the nation at the 2025 Presidential Inauguration, described the moment as a profound honor. In his prayer, he reflected on “students around the country turning away from hate
Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman interviews Dr. Jonathan Haidt, best selling author and social psychologist.
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