Alumni Newsletter
June 6, 2024
Dear Friends:
Not only does June mark the start of summer, it also allows us to welcome the class of 2024 into the esteemed ranks of YU alumni. Brachim Haba'im!
For those of you whom I haven't yet met, I'm Beth Lebenson Praver, the Director of Alumni Engagement.
To our newest grads, welcome to the 70,000-plus strong YU alumni community! While you were a YU student for three or four years, you’ll be a YU alum forever — and that comes with amazing benefits.
YU has alumni around the globe, in communities from New York to California to Israel. YU alumni work in fields ranging from finance to entertainment to education to medicine, and they come together with each other and the university to learn, attend social events, network, and grow professionally and personally.
To get started, I encourage you to join the alumni network, sign up for affinity groups that interest you, get your alumni ID, and attend the YU Young Alumni Summer Social at Tabernacle Steak House (complimentary when you make your senior class gift of $20.24).
And perhaps most importantly, reach out and say hello. My staff and I are always available to you, and we can't wait to see what you'll do next.
Please enjoy the newsletter below. It's a monthly roundup alumni receive to keep abreast of upcoming YU events.
Mazal tov,
Beth
Beth Lebenson Praver
Director of Alumni Engagement
646.592.4493 | beth.lebensonpraver@yu.edu
Join the YU Alumni Association
If you haven’t yet, you are missing out on some great benefits.
Not only can you get an alumni ID card that gains you access to places like the libraries and campus happenings, you also get notices about specialized networking events, job opportunities and career support, social gatherings, reunions, minyan access on campus and legacy admission support.
Upcoming Events
Chag HaSemikhah 2024
Attend or livestream Chag HaSemikhah, the ordination ceremony for rabbis trained at RIETS, on Sunday, June 16, 2024. Witness the future leaders of the Jewish community coming together to celebrate their commitment to Torah learning and personal growth. Graduates will invite friends and family, and alumni can watch at 1 p.m. via livestream at yu.edu/chag.
Counterpoint 50-Year Reunion
Calling all YU Counterpoint alumni from the United States, Australia and South Africa. The Counterpoint 50-year reunion will take place in Jerusalem on Thursday, July 4, 2024, marking a half-century since the first Counterpoint informal Jewish educational seminar took place. All alumni, staff, host families, visitors and students are invited. Get more information» or register»
Young Alumni Summer Social
Save the Date! The Young Alumni Summer Social will be on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 7 p.m. at Tabernacle Steak House, 315 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018. This fantastic event will feature amazing food, an open bar, a concert by Jewish rapper Almoni, and a chance to connect and network with other young alumni. Sponsored by the Young Alumni Council, this is the summer event you don’t want to miss! Registration opening soon.
Take Me Out to the YU Day at the Mets
Save this date: Sunday, September 8, 2024. On that day, you will celebrate all things YU as the Mets take on the Cincinnati Reds at 1:40 p.m. at CitiField, 41 Seaver Way, Flushing, Queens, NY. Each $60 ticket includes seats in a dedicated YU section along the first base line, seeing Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University, throw out the first pitch, an exclusive legends jersey (can’t be purchased), a $14 voucher for the Citifield kiosk of your choice—including Prime Kosher Sports (PKS), which serves Kosher burgers, hot dogs, French fries and other snacks—and an invitation to stand on Center Field during the National Anthem, which will be performed by the Maccabeats. Register now».
Ongoing
New Program from YU Global
YU Global is launching a brand new master’s degree in software development, partnering with Infinity Labs R&D in Israel. Download the flyer and sign up for a program webinar on Sunday, June 9, 2024. For questions, contact yuglobal@yu.edu.
Torah Tuesdays
Follow the Office of Alumni Affairs on Facebook and enjoy our Torah Tuesdays feature, where learned alumni are invited to submit a short video to share a bit of Torah wisdom each week. Submit a Torah Tuesday feature yourself at alumni@yu.edu!
Past events
- The Class of 1974 50-year Reunion was a big hit! The alumni marched in academic attire as part of YU’s 93rd Commencement on Wednesday, May 29, at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Flushing Meadows, Queens. It was a remarkable day, even by YU standards, and brought home directly and clearly the centrality of YU to the Jewish community, where we fly the Israeli flag every day of the year and students live a full Jewish life without fear or intimidation.
Please enjoy these photos from the reunion, and these video recaps from commencement, one on the day in general, one honoring our heroes in Israel, and one of Sen. John Fetterman’s remarkable address.
And a Few Things More
Helping Students
Are you interested in helping students with things like quick résumé reviews, informational interviews and preparing for careers in your industry? Please consider joining the YU Mentoring Volunteer Program, a group of over 800 alumni willing to speak to students about career-related topics. Your commitment is extremely flexible, and you set the amount of availability you have for students per month. For any questions or help registering for YU-MVP, contact rebecca.terebelo@yu.edu.
Need to Know
- If you have ever wanted to know what is going on at the Undergraduate Torah Studies programs or the Sy Syms School of Business, now you can subscribe to their newsletters and find out.
- Sy Syms has also put out its alumni newsletter, which can be found on LinkedIn. You can find more news about Yeshiva University at YU News.
- So we can better serve you, please update your contact information. We don't want you to miss out on the wonderful things happening at your alma mater—and we also have something special for your birthday. (That is all we are going to say.)
Contact Us
- Promote Your Business: Don't miss an opportunity to put your business in front of an alumni community 70,000-strong. (Beth Lebenson Praver, beth.lebensonpraver@yu.edu)
- Alumni in Israel: If you are an alum who lives in Israel, please take a moment to update your information with the alumni office. Let us know how best to reach you and share what kinds of engagement interest you and stay updated on local events and news. For questions or information, reach out to Susan Sheldon, susan.sheldon@yu.edu
- Prep YU Students for the Workplace: The Shevet Glaubach Center for Career Strategy & Professional Development is always looking for professional mentors for students. (Todd Lotcpeich, todd.lotcpeich@yu.edu)
- Hosting Events: If you would like to host an affinity event, we would love to take you up on your offer. (Jack Turell, jack.turell@yu.edu)
Yeshiva University Office of Alumni Affairs
500 West 185th Street | Belfer Hall 7th Floor | New York, NY 10033
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