Meet the Donors

Here at Yeshiva University, donors play a major role in helping us to fulfill our mission of Torah Umadda and making it possible for many deserving student to attend YU, regardless of his or her financial situation. Below are the stories of just a few of our committed donors and their compelling reasons for giving to Yeshiva University.

We thank all of our donors for their generosity. If you’re a prospective donor with any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

 Phil Friedman, YU Trustee
"I feel very grateful to be able to give back..."
When Phil Friedman, CEO of Computer Generated Solutions, learned Hebrew for his bar-mitzvah...
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  Dr. Effie Nulman 
"...these kids are the future of the Jewish people.
There's nothing more important than providing students..."
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 Rabbi Jonah ('56YC, '59R) and Fran Kupietzky
"We feel grateful to allow for regular review..."
When Rabbi Jonah C. and Fran Kupietzky recently contributed $1 million...
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 Dr. Henry Kressel '55YC, Chairman of the Board of Trustees
"...this is what Yeshiva College gave me...a broad Judaic and secular education and the habit of self-study."
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 Olga Gutman '94S
"...I had always thought that there would come a point where I would help Yeshiva because I was so thankful for the opportunity it gave me.''
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 Florence Seiden
"...a great way to honor my parents.''  When Florence Seiden lost her brother, Seymour, she and her...
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 Trustee Lance Hirt '87YC
"...protecting the ideals and the foundations of the Jewish tradition." There's nothing more important than providing...
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 Charles Trent, Faculty
"I give to enhance our students' ability to be scholars,'' Charles Trent, chair of the Community Social Work program Wurzweiler School of Social Work...
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