The View from YU ; December 2022

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Message From The President My Dear Friends, Students and Colleagues, As we head into winter, with its shorter days and longer nights, we also look toward the light of Hanukkah. Hanukkah celebrates our human capacity to spread light, and that is the very essence of YU, the flagship Jewish university.¶ In all our metrics — national rankings, student enrollment, cutting-edge academic programs and the career accomplishments of our graduates — Yeshiva University is on the rise. You will see meaningful expressions of this growth in this edition of the View from YU, all shaped by our Core Torah Values: showcasing Torat Adam, students are learning the art of business communications through a new curriculum at Sy Syms; embodying the value of Torat Chesed, Stern College for Women has helped a top scholar from Afghanistan find a new intellectual home; Torat Emet was demonstrated by Katz School students in their scientific research which revealed new truths in the area of climate change and forest fires; exemplifying Torat Chaim, philanthropist Anita Zucker donated $5 million toward Jewish education scholarships at YU; and YU hosted a decorated IDF colonel for an inspirational Shabbaton, expressing Torat Tzion — the light of redemption.¶ Our brightest candles are our students and they continue to spread light and joy throughout our communities and in our broader society.¶ Wishing you much continued success, a joyous holiday season and a winter filled with light.