Honors News and Events
Moshe Carroll, YC Honors Student, Named Recipient of Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship - Yeshiva University News
The award is one of the preeminent undergraduate scholarships in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering.
Dr. Dmytro Vovk Speak to YC Honors Students about the Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Yeshiva University News
Dr. Vovk examined the role of religion in Vladimir Putin's rationalizations for the invasion of Ukraine.
Dr. Jonathan Feiner Leads Mindfulness Workshop at Honors Luncehon
Students participated in a unique workshop based on Dr. Feiner’s book, Mindfulness: A Jewish Approach
Dr. Daniel Rynhold Discusses Rabbi Kook’s Vision of Controversy and Tolerance with Yeshiva College Honors and Straus Center Students
Dr. Rynhold’s talk examined Rabbi Kook’s reputation as a “beacon of tolerance” in an increasingly intolerant world.
Dr. Erica Brown Speaks to Students About the Teachings of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks at Honors Luncheon
Dr. Brown discusses her mentor’s teachings from a personal perspective.
Tal Fortgang Advises Honors Students on How to Successfully Apply for Internships and Fellowships
Students learned about maximizing their applications and specific internship opportunities.
YC Honors Program Hosts Yearly Nobel Prize Nanosecond Party
YU faculty discuss this year’s Nobel Prize awardees.
A Daf Yomi Scout: Literary Critic Adam Kirsch Shares Insights from His Seven-Year Study of the Talmud with YU Students
Literary critic and Wall Street Journal editor Adam Kirsch spoke to YU students about his journey studying the Talmud.
Reporting on the Jewish World with the Jerusalem Post’s Zvika Klein
The Straus Center welcomed the Jerusalem Post’s Zvika Klein to speak about his time covering world Jewry as a reporter.
Rabbi Dr. Zev Eleff Visits YU, Kicking Off a Year of Engaging Programming for the YC Honors Program
The well-attended event was the first in a series of dynamic YC Honors programming scheduled for the current school year.
YC Honors Students Head to Broadway to See the New Play, The Minutes
Students enjoyed the opportunity to see the highly thought-provoking play.
Leon Cooperman Talks Life, Career and Philosophy to YC Honors Students
Honors students get a unique opportunity to learn from the successful businessman and philanthropist.
Rabbi Shalom Carmy Discusses the Work of Rabbi Shagar at YC Honors Luncheon
An exploration of the works of Rabbi Shagar with YC Honors students
Dr. Joan Gluckauf Haahr Discusses Her New Book With Honors Students
YC Professor Emerita of English Discusses Her Family’s Experience Before and During the Holocaust
Gidon Bromberg Discusses Climate Challenges in the the Middle East With YC Honors Students
An eye-opening discussion on ways to advance cooperation on climate in the Middle East.
YC Honors Students Get a Taste of the Cake-Cutting Problem With Aaron Koolyk
YC graduate gives talk about fair division to fascinated students
YC Honors Program Hosts Annual Nobel Prize Nanosecond Party
On Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, the Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein Honors Program of Yeshiva College hosted its highly anticipated annual Nobel Prize Nanosecond Party.. The virtual event was introduced by Dr. Eliezer Schnall, director of the Program, and Dr. Gabriel Cwilich, professor of physics and founder of the event.
A Discussion on Mindfulness at YC Honors Program Event
Rabbi Dr. Benjamin Epstein on Living in the Presence: A Jewish Mindfulness Guide for Everyday Life
Rabbi Dr. Avi Rosenfeld Speaks to YC Honors Students About Artificial Intelligence and Jewish Law
The Complexities that AI Poses to Jewish Law
Ambassador Danny Danon Visits YU
Building Bridges in the World Community
Rabbi Dr. Joshua Berman Speaks to Honors Students About His New Book
Children’s Thoughts on Race and Social Status
Biblical Criticism, Historical Truth and the Thirteen Principles of Faith
Prof. Barbara Blatner Reads Her Work and Shares Insights with Honors Students
Prof. Blatner Read from Her New Play and Discussed Her Creative Process
Rabbi Dr. Alan Brill Discusses Parallels Between Judaism and Hinduism with YC Honors Students
Dr. Brill Details Striking Resonances Between the Two Faiths
YC Honors Program Welcomes Eugene Volokh, Distinguished Professor at UCLA School of Law
Preeminent Constitutional Law Scholar Discusses Freedom of Religion in the United States
Former YU Professor Dr. Joanne Jacobson Discusses Her New Book With Honors Students
Her Memoir Explores the Interplay of Illness, Mortality and Family Dynamics
YC Honors Students Hear Informative Talk About Applying for Graduate Fellowships and Scholarships
Dr. Shalom Holtz, Dr. Betty Sugarman and Rabbi Chaim Strauchler Give Guidance to Honors Students
Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin Speaks to Yeshiva College Honors Students
Students Learned About Rav Tzadok of Lublin
Dr. Steven Fine Delivers Fascinating Lecture at Yeshiva College Honors Luncheon
Dr. Steven Fine Discusses His Research of the Ancient Temple Menorah
YC Honors Program Presents Annual Nobel Prize Nanosecond Party
YC Honors Students Get YU Faculty Perspectives on Nobel Prize Winners
YC Honors Program Hosts Virtual Talk With Rabbi Michael S. Miller of JCRC-NY
One in a Series Offered by the Honors Program
Rabbi Yehuda Sarna, Chief Rabbi of the UAE, Addresses Honors Students
New chief rabbi of UAE speaks at virtual Honors luncheon.