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After announcing LGBTQ club, Yeshiva U president says Pride values ‘antithetical’ to the school

“I deeply apologize to the members of our community — our students and parents, alumni and friends, faculty and Rabbis — for the way the news was rolled out,” Berman wrote in an email.

By BEN SALES/JTA
27/03/2025

Yeshiva University recognizes LGBTQ student club, reversing a longtime ban

After years of legal battles, the Modern Orthodox flagship has approved "Hareni," a new LGBTQ club.

By BEN SALES/JTA
21/03/2025

Taking from Israel and refusing to serve: Why haredim draft refusal is hard to swallow

Few things are more provocative for non-haredim than haredi rabbis and students gleefully rejecting the government and refusing to defend the state – all while taking its money.

Yeshiva U. president blesses Trump and Vance, prays for peace in Israel and Middle East

Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman began his prayer with a mention of the prophet Jeremiah and the United States's adoption of the phrase "In God We Trust."

Yeshiva University president to represent American Jewish community at Trump inauguration

Berman, who has led Yeshiva University since 2017, is known for his efforts to strengthen the institution’s academic and spiritual mission.

Educating the next generation of pro-Israel leaders

"The leadership expressed by our students bodes well for the future of the Jewish people. They are the leaders of tomorrow"

By ARI BERMAN
17/12/2024

Hebrew, Yeshiva University team up for new trauma response course

The course, which took place in July, involved a comparative study of trauma responses in the two major cities of  Jerusalem and New York.

Orthodox basketball star Ryan Turell to join Israel’s top league

“I’m very excited and honored to be a part of Ironi Ness Ziona, and can’t wait to start playing!” Turell said in a press release from the team.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
04/07/2024

After spurning Columbia, Robert Kraft gives $1M to Yeshiva U to support transfer students

Kraft is directing some of his largesse toward Y.U., which has sought to position itself as a safe haven for Jews who fear antisemitism at other schools.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
27/06/2024

YU head to 'Post': ‘Campuses need to be safe for Jews, not free from Jews’

Yeshiva University head Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman: As YU sees 53% rise in transfers, campuses need discipline to keep Jews safe

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