Local Competition: New Yeshiva at Columbia

What does Columbia University have in common with our own venerable College - other than our sharing the pages of the "US News Top 50"? Both institutions now afford students the opportunity to learn in a yeshiva, while simultaneously pursuing their secular education. Click for full text

Rabbi Lamm Publishes New Book on Hasidism

Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm, President of Yeshiva University, recently authored a book entitled, "The Religious Thought of Hasidism," which was published in September to high praise in scholarly and literary circles. In eighteen chapters topically arranged and preceded by introductions, "Hasidism" includes almost four hundred selections from works of over thirty hasidic masters. Click for full text

Student Services Gets Techno

Many students are turning to and embracing technology in all aspects of their lives, and accordingly The Office of Student services has recently outstretched its hand to reach students through the Internet. Andrew Leibowitz, Coordinator of Student Services, has launched a website dedicated exclusively to the students. "This is just another way to reach out to students and make them aware of all the services that are available to them," says Leibowitz. Click for full text

Chanukah Concert To Rock Lamport With Dedi and Fried

After months of intense planning and preparation, the Yeshiva College and Stern College for Women Student Councils are proud to announce one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year - the annual Chanukah Concert Extravaganza. Click for full text

Debate Team Ready To Go

For the third straight year, the Yeshiva University Debate Society (YUDS) will be competing in the Public Forum Debate League (PFDL). Andrew Jacobs, a renowned debate coach known throughout the local debate world and founder of the once three team league of Rochester Community College, Queens College, and YU, has watched the PFDL grow tremendously, now including such prestigious institutions as Columbia, NYU, Binghamton, Rochester, and Cornell. Click for full text

Yeshiva University Goes Prime Time

The individuals who claimed that our esteemed institution is not known in the world of entertainment were unilaterally disproved a few weeks ago when Yeshiva University was mentioned on the Prime Time NBC series, "The West Wing." Click for full text

Commentator Survey: Eating In The Cafeteria

Take a look at the campaign platforms of students running for student office at Yeshiva. Most if not all highlight improving the quality of Cafeteria service as a major point. Clearly, the student body is unhappy with the food being served. A recent survey conducted by The Commentator revealed exactly how unhappy students are. Click for full text