Honors News and Events Artificial Intelligence Biotechnology Computer Science Cybersecurity Data Analytics and Visualization Digital Marketing and Media Mathematics Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Physics Speech-Language Pathology 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.
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
