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Amb. Huckabee honored at Yeshiva University, delivers commencement speech to grads

Huckabee was honored for his support of Israel and efforts after October 7 while encouraging graduates to serve and embrace their Jewish identity.

Ambassador Mike Huckabee, the US Ambassador to Israel, delivered the commencement address at Yeshiva University in New York City, where he was awarded the Presidential Medallion. May 28, 2026.
Rabbi Danny Tropper, founder of Gesher.

'Agents of Change': American Jews and the transformation of Israeli Judaism - review

Ari Berman, President, Yeshiva University, speaks at the 28th annual Milken Institute Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on May 6, 2025.

The rabbi defending Charlie Kirk's memory when most Jewish leaders won't - interview

Yeshiva University president highlights faith partnerships, post-Oct. 7 shift

Yeshiva University president highlights faith partnerships, post-Oct. 7 shift


Combating the darkness of antisemitism by spreading more light - opinion

For most of Jewish history, the Jewish community was focused on protecting themselves – ensuring the survival of the Jewish people. To protect is essential, but our mission is to project.

PRESIDENT OF the Austrian parliament Wolfgang Sobotka forged his own path as a fighter against antisemitism and bigotry.

Multimedia exhibit focusing on Samaritans premiers in New York

The Samaritans: A Biblical People showcases contemporary work by artists from the Jewish Art Salon

 ‘THE SAMARITANS: A Biblical People’

Rape allegation at Yeshiva University stirs reforms — and skepticism

On March 10, the university announced it had hired a new deputy Title IX coordinator who will assist with sexual harassment and assault-related matters.

 Yeshiva University's Stern College for Women, on 34th and Lexington. The all-male campus counterpart is in Morningside Heights.

YU'S Ryan Turell to try and become the first orthodox Jew in the NBA

Ryan Turell of the Yeshiva University (YU) Maccabees to enter the 2022 NBA draft.

Yeshiva University Maccabees in the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball tournament

Yeshiva U students land in Vienna to help Ukrainian refugees

The school reported that 124 students applied to participate in the mission within 24 hours of it being announced.

 A group of 27 undergraduate students from Yeshiva University departed to Vienna Sunday night as part of a humanitarian relief mission to provide support for Ukrainian refugees.

Impressive Yeshiva U basketball team eliminated from NCAA tournament

“This team changed the world,” Yeshiva University head coach Elliot Steinmetz said after the loss. “I am very proud of them.”

Yeshiva University Maccabees in the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball tournament

Enes Kanter Freedom, Amar'e Stoudemire join YU prayer for Ukraine

NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Amar'e Stoudemire stood during a prayer for peace at a Yeshiva University game.

 Enes Kanter

At Yeshiva U., students get used to their basketball team winning

The school’s small size contributes to the Macs’ appeal, students say, because in many cases they’re rooting for their friends and classmates.

Yeshiva University Maccabees in the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball tournament

Israeli basketball players point YU teams in the right direction

 CAPTAIN YUVAL NITZAN broke the school record with 41 points in a recent game.

Yeshiva University launches campaign to raise $613 million

The campaign will generate resources across YU’s four campuses and nearly a dozen schools, according to a press release from the university.

Department of Communications and Public Affairs, Yeshiva University