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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


LGBTQ students sue Yeshiva University for discrimination

A group of LGBTQ+ students is suing Yeshiva University for discriminating against them and failing to comply with human rights laws.

LGBTQ activists and supporters rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington

Yeshiva U. plans to eliminate in-person Hebrew courses indefinitely

Lori Linzer, a Hebrew professor at the school, said the move would lower the quality of Hebrew language instruction at Y.U.

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NYC mayoral candidates speak with Yeshiva U students ahead of election

The four members are Kathryn Garcia, Scott Stringer, Ray McGuire and Eric Adams.

Ray McGuire, a NYC mayoral candidate, speaks during a press conference where Asian American leaders and candidates for New York City Mayor denounce the rise of attacks against Asian Americans at the National Action Network in New York City, US, March 18, 2021.

Yeshiva University men’s basketball is on a 35-game winning streak

The unbeaten streak is the third longest in Division III men’s basketball history

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

Yeshiva University students to again hold an LGBTQ event on campus

That sponsor, psychology professor Jenny Isaacs, said the process to gain the university’s approval had been “arduous.”

One student told JTA that he witnessed Yeshiva University rabbis tearing down posters advertising an LGBTQ event on campus.

Amid COVID-19, Yeshiva U., Eleos partner to combat mental health crisis

“We are training 21st century clinicians to provide excellent care and support in any setting, whether in face-to-face therapy sessions or through teletherapy.”

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Yeshiva University rejects LGBTQ club, will support students in other ways

LGBTQ issues present a dilemma for the Modern Orthodox world, which is defined by its strict adherence to traditional Jewish law as well as embrace of the secular world.

THE YESHIVA University High School for Boys in New York

Rabbi Norman Lamm, longtime head of Yeshiva University, dies at 92

The noted Modern Orthodox rabbi, author and communal leader had just lost his wife to COVID-19 a month earlier.

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Mindy Lamm, wife of Yeshiva U president emeritus Rabbi Dr Lamm, dies

"In memory of our dear Aunt Mindy Lamm, who held aloft the entire world until she was felled by this murderous affliction," her niece wrote in a Facebook post.

Rabbi Norman Lamm

More firsts for Yeshiva U men’s basketball as they pick up awards

Two players have been named All-American, including one on the first team, and a coach has been chosen as national Coach of the Year.

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