Tag: Yeshiva University

Rabbi Shua Brick, an openly gay Orthodox Jew, is breaking barriers in the Jewish community.
In this podcast, Daniel Rynhold, dean of the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies, discusses the concept of repentance and its importance in Jewish tradition.
Rabbi Victor Urecki, a Yeshiva University-trained rabbi, is currently serving as a rabbi in a Conservative synagogue, despite his knowledge of Halacha and his conscious decision to reject it.
This text provides brief summaries of three different books.
Rabbi Victor Urecki of Charleston, West Virginia, gained local fame for his ambitious Lego projects.
Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein's book, "Values in Halakha: Six Case Studies," explores the relationship between halakhah (Jewish law) and ethics.
Yeshiva University (YU) is now offering a master's degree program exclusively for Christian students, approved by YU's Roshei Yeshiva/Poskim.
Yeshiva University is involved in a legal battle with its LGBTQ+ students who want to be recognized as an official university club.
This article discusses the ongoing conflict between Yeshiva University (YU) and its LGBTQ+ students, who have filed a discrimination lawsuit against the institution.
In his book "Providence and Power: Ten Portraits in Jewish Statesmanship," Rabbi Meir Soloveichik draws inspiration from the ancient Greek and Roman tradition of paired biographies by Plutarch to explore Jewish leadership throughout history.
Rabbi Meir Soloveichik has published a new book, "Providence and Power: Ten Portraits in Jewish Statesmanship," which aims to do for the Jews what Plutarch did for the ancient Greeks and Romans with his parallel lives.
This article tells the personal story of the author's encounter with Rabbi Dov Singer and the impact he has had on their religious life.
This article discusses the existence of an underground gay community among Orthodox Jews, the tensions between Orthodox Judaism and LGBTQ+ Jews, and the support groups that have emerged as a result.
The podcast episode reflects on the tragic suicide of Herschel Siegel, a gay Orthodox man from Atlanta who struggled with mental health issues and acceptance within the Orthodox Jewish community.
This podcast episode explores the practical factors involved in moving to Israel, known as aliyah.
The article discusses the suicide of Herschel Siegel, a beloved graduate of Yeshiva University.
In a letter to the editor, David Schoen criticizes an article that discusses Herschel Siegel's suicide.
Rabbi Hayyim Angel, a scholar and teacher, discusses the concept of the Aqedah or Binding, referring to the story in the Bible where God instructs Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac.
In this article, Rabbi Hayyim Angel discusses the nature of biblical miracles.
This essay pays tribute to Rav Moshe Kahn ztl, a beloved and influential teacher of Torah, particularly to women.
In this discussion, Steven Fine talks about a documentary film, edited book, and museum exhibition called "The Samaritans: A Biblical People" which focuses on the Samaritans, a small group living in Israel and Palestine.
Professor Steven Fine of Yeshiva University explores a project focused on the Samaritans, a small group in Israel and Palestine, including a documentary, book, and museum exhibition about their history and culture.
A New York appeals court has affirmed a ruling that Yeshiva University must recognize the YU Pride Alliance, an LGBTQ student club, stating that the university is not exempt from a city law that prohibits discrimination.
Rabbi Moshe Elefant, COO of OU Kosher, reflects on the evolution of kosher certification over the years.
Rabbi Nota Greenblatt, known for his extraordinary level of chesed and mastery of Torah knowledge, was a respected figure in the Jewish community.