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Inspired by the living legacy of Senator Joseph Lieberman as a model of faith and civility across the political aisle, Yeshiva University has established the Senator Joseph Lieberman-Mitzner Center for Public Service and Advocacy. Founded with a $10 million gift from YU’s Chairman of the Board of Trustees Ira Mitzner and his family, the program will educate the next generation of public servants and advocates, preparing and empowering students to improve the world through leadership on a local, national and international scale.   

The Coalition for Jewish Values (CJV), representing over 2,500 traditional, Orthodox rabbis in American public policy, today welcomed introduction of the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, a House bill by Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA) to provide emergency aid to Israel as it works to rid the Gaza Strip of the Hamas terror organization. CJV President Rabbi Yoel Schonfeld made the following statement:

The 7th of Adar was the day on which Moshe Rabbeinu was born, and also the day on which he died exactly 120 years later. Tzadikim were often given the ability to completely live out their years. It is written that Moshe passed away through the “Kiss of Hashem.”

The Lloyd and Mochan families participating in the Five Towns on Sunday, packing packages and sending letters to our brave chayalim.

Winter break was a time of relaxation and inspiration for dedicated Emet Outreach students. Over the span of a month, the Women’s Division led three memorable trips to Miami and California. These visits were not simply vacations, but each featured a full schedule of motivational speakers, impactful learning, scenic excursions, comfortable accommodations, an uplifting Shabbos, and the opportunity for friendship.

Florida is sometimes called the sixth borough because so many New York City residents go there, especially in the wintertime. NYC-area residents are used to having a lot of cultural and historical places to go to. So here are some things to do in South Florida, north of Ft. Lauderdale and Miami.