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Reconsidering Bible Scholar James Kugel
From Hirhurim: R. Dr. Moshe Bernstein, a Professor of Bible at Yeshiva College, writes a very eloquent (and surprisingly forceful) opinion piece on the Kugel incident (link) in the current issue of The Commentator (link): Why Lines Need to be … Continue reading
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Rabbi Emmanuel Rackman Is Still Ahead Of The Times
Thirty five years ago, the presidency of Yeshiva University almost went to intellectual Emmanuel Rackman. In a few years, it will likely go to administrator Steven Weil. Rabbi Jack Riemer writes in The Jewish Week: Rabbi Rackman is still ahead … Continue reading
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Should Orthodox Institutions Invite Heretics To Speak?
Modern Orthodox rabbi Gil Student writes: A few weeks ago, a YU student organization had Prof. James Kugel speak to students. Prof. Kugel, you might recall, recently published a book which makes the case that the Bible is a collection … Continue reading
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Yeshiva University Winter Appeal for Students
A friend says: "Is a "trajectory of exceptional growth" the Modern Orthodox term for losing $110m?" Here’s the letter: Dear Yeshiva University Community: This has certainly been both an extraordinary and unusual year. In spite of the economic turmoil, our … Continue reading
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Inside Yeshiva University
Here is its 990 form filed in 2006. They 1,566 employees making more than $50,000 that year. The highest paid employees? * Sheldon E. Socol (Vice President and Counsel to the President) $784,000 * Professor Victor Shuster $595,000 * Professor … Continue reading
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