Swift Administrative Action

The confiscation of newspapers is an issue which has been felt on many college campuses across the country this year. At Yeshiva, this removal of Commentators had been a source of contention between students and administration for years. Fortunately, today students, faculty, alumni, parents, and distinguished guests can be fairly certain that as they arrive on campus, Commentators will be waiting there to greet them.

It is with this in mind that the Governing Board of The Commentator now thank the Yeshiva Administration, particularly University Dean of Students Dr. Efrem Nulman for acting swiftly and responsibly to ensure that Yeshiva's most powerful student voice will now remain a priority in the eyes of the University.

Praying for our Leaders

Israel is set to begin a delicate peace negotiation with Syria at which discussions will focus on the sensitive Golan Heights issue. The Golan currently is home to 18,000 people in 33 settlements, and is of great strategic import to Israel's defense. The Golan stands as a buffer to possible enemy invasion and provides Israel with visual intelligence on military movement in Syria and Iraq. The Golan also houses Israel's main water supply.

Regardless of which side one falls on the political spectrum, one must realize the magnitude of this moment as the results of negotiation will without a shadow of doubt affect our homeland, Israel, and the Middle East as a whole. In times such as these it is incumbent upon every Jew to pray for our leaders in order that they will make the right decision, with safety on their minds and G-d's will in their hearts.