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The Orthodox Union, the Rabbinical Council of America, and Yeshiva University have joined together to create a moving video tribute to former Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks that highlights his teachings, impact, and influence. The video was released on Sunday, November 29.

A record 40,000 participants from more than 130 countries have participated in Daf Yomi through All Daf, the Orthodox Union’s (OU) innovative free digital app that has made Gemara learning accessible to every Jew whenever it is convenient for him to learn. The international learning program finished the tractate of Eiruvin during the last week of November.

On Monday evening, November 23, this writer had the honor of speaking on behalf of the Congregation Ahavas Yisroel Women’s League on Zoom. The shiur was dedicated in memory of my father, Moshe ben Avraham HaLevi.

Professor Michael Stone remembers his years at the City College of New York, when he and a group of Orthodox Jewish students would meet on campus to socialize after class, and then quickly head to the RJJ (Rabbi Jacob Joseph) yeshivah on the Lower East Side to be on time for shiur.

UJA Launches Multimillion-Dollar Anti-Poverty Initiative Across New York City Region

In response to the overwhelming need for expanded social services and job training across the New York region, UJA-Federation of New York and several partner organizations have launched a multimillion-dollar anti-poverty initiative intended to help tens of thousands of vulnerable New Yorkers. The effort includes seven locations, or “Hubs,” that feature a suite of essential health and human services for struggling New Yorkers that will operate as a seamless network with program and service referrals based on individual client needs, with virtual appointments and trainings available.

Six professors from across the Touro College schools were recognized for their contributions to the College in this year’s Presidential Awards for Faculty Excellence. The awards, initiated in 2017, recognize excellence in faculty members across Touro College undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools in three areas: teaching, scholarship, and service. In a year when the traditional classroom adjusted to meet safety concerns amidst COVID-19, the faculty recognized this spring for contributions to the school stand out for their dedication to their students and the university that extends far beyond the classroom.