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Hyper-Kaffeinated
David Weinberg
Over vacation, I suddenly realized that I had not eaten since shabbos lunch, many hours before. Being that I'm a big guy and food is generally quite important to me, I ventured outside of my building, along with a friend, to look for some dinner. What did I find? No Time Out; No Papa Iggy's; No Mini Market; No Caf.; No Caf Store. However, there was a light on in the YU community's latest establishment: Kaffiene....
Owed to Sy Syms
Ari Gruenspecht and Dovid Feld
We are writing to you to express our gratitude to the Sy Syms School of Business for what they helped us accomplish. We -- two Sy Syms graduates - have created a business that is taking the world by storm....
The Credit for Torah Shield
Ephraim Shapiro
The success of Operation Torah Shield II is the result of the diligent efforts of many people, including the private donors, sponsoring organizations and their representatives....
Lerner Rebuke
Nephtuli Taubenfeld
I was happily reading the most recent edition of The Commentator, until I turned to page 15 and noticed an article about Rabbi Michael Lerner, editor of Tikkun Magazine in San Francisco. Leaving the bulk of the article aside and without dealing with Rabbi Lerner's views on spirituality, I find it strange that The Commentator would publish such a seemingly laudatory article about a man who continues to condemn Israel's right to self-defense....
Financial Aid Denied
Aaron Cohen
I am one of the unfortunate students whose level of destitution reaches the point at which all of my approximately $24,000-per-year in tuition and expenses is fully paid for by loans, TAP, and other sources of financial aid....
Block Shot
Akiva Block
In the last issue of The Commentator, in the Letters to the Editor section, regarding the decision to commence fall classes in August, Mr. Ariel Davis accurately pointed out that the Student Senate indeed does not represent student opinion. Rather, it represents the opinion of a select few who have received no mandate from their fellow students....
Turn Off Tolany
Erik Weiss
I'm no expert on Moshiach, but I couldn't help but laugh upon reading Stephen Tolany's latest article on the topic. It seems his criticisms of Lubavitch have now crossed the line where genuine halachic dispute ends, and baseless, hateful slander begins....
Free to Drink Espresso
Shlomo Israel
Oh, if only all your letters were filled with the joyously pleasant musings of ignorant Stern girls just off the boat from Sharfman's....
A Special Thank You
Rabbi Mordekai Shapiro
On behalf of my entire family I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to all the members of the YU community who joined with us at Pinky and Aura's wedding....