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New documentary spotlights Jewish feminist NYC sanitation artist

The film’s title refers to Ukeles’ 1969 manifesto, which declared that everyday activities often relegated to women, including cooking, cleaning, and changing diapers, were “maintenance artists."

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Zevi Samet is a star of the Yeshiva University Maccabees men's basketball team.

Yeshiva University fans gear up for Sweet Sixteen run, Shabbat in Atlanta

Argentinian President Javier Milei addresses and Audience at Yeshiva University on March 9, 2026.

Argentina's Milei says 'proud to be the most Zionist president in the world' at Yeshiva University

Cars belonging to Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak members were also mutilated on Oct. 7,  2023.

What history teaches about October 7, according to Rafael Medoff


Yeshiva University rescinds approval for LGBTQ+ student club

YU’s decision to recognize Hareni in March, and settle related legal battles, marked a sharp pivot.

A view of Yeshiva University

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.

 The president of Yeshiva University, Dr. Ari Berman

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.

 A pedestrian on the campus of Yeshiva University in New York City on Aug. 30, 2022.

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

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.

 Using donations to force change in Haredi draft row.

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."

 The president of Yeshiva University, Dr. Ari Berman

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.

'THERE ARE many good people in the US and in higher education.' Yeshiva University students and faculty marching for Israel.

Educating the next generation of pro-Israel leaders - opinion

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

 The president of Yeshiva University, Dr. Ari Berman

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.

 The students who took part in the pioneering course on "Trauma in Context"

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.

 Ryan Turell played two seasons with the Motor City Cruise in the NBA's G League.

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.

 Robert Kraft speaking at the United Hatzalah New York Gala, June 6, 2023.