Students Defend Zucker, Professor Denied Tenure

I am writing this in the hope that the cries of the political science students and those of the entire student body of Yeshiva University will be heard. It has come to the attention of the students that Dr. Ross Zucker is no longer wanted by the administration of Yeshiva College. The reasons for this do not seem to have any sort of foundation.

Tamir Defended

I believe that a person becomes famous because his/her fans make him/her famous, as is the case with Tamir Goodman. I don't believe he asked to be written up in every newspaper across America and I also don't believe he asked to be ranked out by Yishai Fleisher. Tamir Goodman, just like every other Jewish kid who plays high school ball, is in it for the fun of the game. He, unlike every other kid though, is a superior ball player who has people traveling hours just to see him play.

A Fan of Tamir

I am a tenth grader at another Orthodox Jewish High School in Baltimore called Beth Tfiloh. Unfortunately, I am one of the last few real Tamir fans in my class. I have been hearing many of my friends tell me that the fact that he is exploiting himself as not a basketball player but a Jew is not "Al Kiddush Hashem." I have read numerous student articles that complain about his arrogance and his love for fame and not the game. I was interested in reading Josh Abraham's opinion, and I found it very pleasing.

Rav Schachter Clarifies

As a rule, I do not allow myself to be interviewed by newspapers. One's position on sensitive issues is usually misrepresented by a short quotation taken out of the context of one's entire position.

Leitner Picks Issue

I am writing in response to a recent article by Aaron Klein entitled "Yeshiva College Arts Festival: Behind The Scenes With Yoni Leitner." For this piece, Klein interviewed me about my experiences filming the Arts Festival. Overall, I think it was a great article and I am truly grateful that Aaron wrote it.

Put Your Money on This

I write to correct some imprecise facts or misinterpretations in Chaim Schneider's otherwise thoughtful and valuable article regarding gambling on the Yeshiva College campus (March 9, 1999).

Moses' Liberal Farce

I am impressed with Mr. Moses' erudition and eloquence, but appalled at his apparent lack of respect for Yeshiva and its leaders. Liberal Orthodoxy is a farcical misrepresentation. It seems to foster ideals akin to the Reform and Conservative movements, rather than supporting and bolstering Torah-true Judaism.

Clergy Confidentiality Revisited

Your recent article regarding the lawsuit against to Orthodox rabbis alleging improper breaches of confidentiality was somewhat sparse on the complexities of both the facts underlying this specific case and the issues of halakha and secular law implicated therein.

Hussein's Legacy

I found that Yehuda Burns' story regarding King Hussein had significant omissions regarding the treatment of Israel by Jordan under Hussein's reign. Burns fails to mention that under Hussein's leadership between 1948-1967, the Jordanians desecrated many of the Jewish holy sites in the old city. Burns also claims that Hussein was "conned" into the Six-Day War. Hussein was not conned into anything. He willingly joined the other Arab nations in an attempt to wipe Israel off the map.

Thank You Student Services

As was reported in your previous articles and indeed is true, certain members of this administration adamantly opposed the Seforim Sale. Yet there were other members of the administration that were as helpful as could be. We at the Seforim Sale would like to take the opportunity to publicly thank the Department of Student Services for insuring that the Seforim Sale was able to operate this year.