The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/yeshiva-university/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:16:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Yeshiva University | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/yeshiva-university/ 32 32 Yeshiva knocked out in Sweet 16, as Zevi Samet scores 43 in his last game with Maccabees https://www.timesofisrael.com/yeshiva-knocked-out-in-sweet-16-as-zevi-samet-scores-43-in-his-last-game-with-maccabees/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 02:26:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3777565 YU coach predicts future success for team despite graduation of several top players, including Samet, who says highlight of his time at school was the 'awesome friendships' he made

The post Yeshiva knocked out in Sweet 16, as Zevi Samet scores 43 in his last game with Maccabees appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Yeshiva University fans gear up for Sweet Sixteen run — and a Shabbat in Atlanta https://www.timesofisrael.com/yeshiva-university-fans-gear-up-for-sweet-sixteen-run-and-a-shabbat-in-atlanta/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:33:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3776860 With YU's men's basketball team set to play in Division III March Madness regional semifinals for first time ever, fans flood to see them, challenging Emory's home court advantage

The post Yeshiva University fans gear up for Sweet Sixteen run — and a Shabbat in Atlanta appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Conservative pro-Israel commentator Douglas Murray joins Yeshiva University https://www.timesofisrael.com/conservative-pro-israel-commentator-douglas-murray-joins-yeshiva-university/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:53:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3744058 The British pundit, who has a BA in English literature from Oxford and has become one of the most prominent non-Jewish Israel supporters since Oct. 7, will teach a course on poetry

The post Conservative pro-Israel commentator Douglas Murray joins Yeshiva University appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Julius Berman, Orthodox rabbi who led prominent Jewish institutions, dies at 90 https://www.timesofisrael.com/julius-berman-orthodox-rabbi-who-led-prominent-jewish-institutions-dies-at-90/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:19:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3724532 Born in Lithuania in 1935, Berman served in leadership positions at the Orthodox Union, Yeshiva University, and over a dozen other Jewish communal organizations

The post Julius Berman, Orthodox rabbi who led prominent Jewish institutions, dies at 90 appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Herzog, in NYC, calls Mamdani’s rhetoric about Israel ‘outrageous,’ ‘anti-American’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/herzog-in-nyc-calls-mamdanis-rhetoric-about-israel-outrageous-anti-american/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:15:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3707169 At Yeshiva University, president says socialist mayor-elect 'makes no effort to conceal his contempt for the Jewish, democratic State of Israel,' sounds alarm on rising antisemitism

The post Herzog, in NYC, calls Mamdani’s rhetoric about Israel ‘outrageous,’ ‘anti-American’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Akiva headlines United Palace concert to open YU’s fall semester - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/akiva-headlines-united-palace-concert-opens-yus-fall-semester/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:49:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=3637144 Affiliated with Yeshiva University and its alumni network, the event features Idan Raichel and is one of the most exciting musical nights in recent memory for NY’s Jewish community.

The post Akiva headlines United Palace concert to open YU’s fall semester appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Yosef Blau, author of Orthodox rabbis’ letter critiquing Israel, responds to critics https://www.timesofisrael.com/yosef-blau-author-of-orthodox-rabbis-letter-critiquing-israel-responds-to-critics/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:12:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3630094 Last week, the former Yeshiva University rabbi penned what he sees as a contrarian but necessary missive decrying the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Reactions have been mixed

The post Yosef Blau, author of Orthodox rabbis’ letter critiquing Israel, responds to critics appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Yeshiva University faculty members sign letter decrying Elise Stefanik graduation honor https://www.timesofisrael.com/yeshiva-university-faculty-members-sign-letter-decrying-elise-stefanik-graduation-honor/ Thu, 22 May 2025 12:04:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3555024 Nearly 50 signatories slam congresswoman’s record, including her support for claim that Trump won the 2020 election and endorsement of a conspiracy theory with antisemitic roots

The post Yeshiva University faculty members sign letter decrying Elise Stefanik graduation honor appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Yeshiva University rescinds approval of LGBTQ+ student group https://www.timesofisrael.com/yeshiva-university-rescinds-approval-of-lgbtq-student-group/ Sat, 10 May 2025 07:37:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3545809 Orthodox university's rabbis say 'Hareni' violated settlement agreement that allowed for its formation; students refuse to include 'sexual morality' disclaimer on club's ads

The post Yeshiva University rescinds approval of LGBTQ+ student group appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> After recognizing LGBTQ club, YU president says Pride values ‘antithetical’ to school https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-recognizing-lgbtq-club-yu-president-says-pride-values-antithetical-to-school/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:20:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3512405 Ari Berman denies university has reversed position; new campus group, 'Hareni,' says it demonstrates Jewish and LGBTQ identities can coexist in 'a welcoming academic environment'

The post After recognizing LGBTQ club, YU president says Pride values ‘antithetical’ to school appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> After years of litigation, Yeshiva University recognizes LGBTQ student club https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-years-of-litigation-yeshiva-university-recognizes-lgbtq-student-club/ Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:38:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3508023 'Hareni' will operate according to 'approved guidelines' of YU's senior rabbis, statement says; recognition follows long legal struggle that included US Supreme Court hearing

The post After years of litigation, Yeshiva University recognizes LGBTQ student club appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Israel or abortion rights: College-age US Orthodox women face tough call at ballot box https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-or-abortion-rights-college-age-us-orthodox-women-face-tough-call-at-ballot-box/ Sat, 02 Nov 2024 18:42:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3410310 Torn between two candidates with diametrically opposed value systems - and sharing some of each - young female voters debate whether support for the Jewish state trumps all else

The post Israel or abortion rights: College-age US Orthodox women face tough call at ballot box appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Mayim Bialik producing movie on Yeshiva U’s basketball win streak https://www.timesofisrael.com/mayim-bialik-producing-movie-on-yeshiva-us-historic-basketball-win-streak/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 02:47:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3329195 New film will focus on US college team's coach when it won 50 straight games from 2019 to 2021; screenwriter: Coach 'shares my determination to prove Jews can be whatever we want'

The post Mayim Bialik producing movie on Yeshiva U’s basketball win streak appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> American Orthodox basketball star to join Israeli team https://www.timesofisrael.com/american-orthodox-basketball-star-to-join-israeli-team/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 10:52:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3324861 Ryan Turell will play with Ironi Ness Ziona when the next season of Israeli Basketball Premier League begins in October

The post American Orthodox basketball star to join Israeli team appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Robert Kraft announces $1m donation to Yeshiva U after yanking funds from Columbia https://www.timesofisrael.com/robert-kraft-announces-1m-donation-to-yeshiva-u-after-yanking-funds-from-columbia/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 03:26:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3319802 Move by US philanthropist and New England Patriots owner comes as Modern Orthodox institution readies for influx of students who left secular universities amid anti-Israel protests

The post Robert Kraft announces $1m donation to Yeshiva U after yanking funds from Columbia appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]>