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Protests and arrests unfolded in New York as demonstrators expressed opposition to the city’s migrant housing plans, a recurrent occurrence amidst rising tensions over the proliferation of migrant shelters across neighborhoods. Notably, Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels, was among those arrested for the second time in weeks, citing concerns that senior citizens were being displaced by migrants in housing allocation.
Variety of flexible courses offering tangible career skills designed to help students thrive at any stage of their careers
Yeshiva University on Aug. 28 announced the launch of YU Global, a flexible educational arm of the university focused on preparing students for the current, ever changing job market. YU Global provides high-quality professional and post-professional training as an alternative to, or in addition to, traditional higher education. The program is designed to give learners a competitive edge with tangible skills to support pursuit of a new career, land a first job, or advance in their current workplace.
Recap: On Hope’s first day at the dime store, three scary men come in, demanding Cokes and cigarettes. They see a little African American boy wearing a yarmulke and they trip him and tell Hope not to let “this kind of people” into the store. They leave without paying. She overhears them say they’re tracking a white Cadillac. Her scalp tingles with fear. They must be from the KKK.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams embarked on a three-day trip to Israel, where he engaged in discussions with interfaith leaders in Jerusalem about combating antisemitism and promoting tolerance. Mayor Adams, known for his faith-driven values, emphasized the need for religious principles to be translated into meaningful actions amid rising global tensions. He encouraged the application of teachings from places of worship to the broader world to address catastrophic themes and heal nations. This visit comes as anti-Semitic violence continues in New York City, with Adams maintaining good relations with various Jewish communities. The mayor’s trip was sponsored by the New York UJA-Federation and the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York.
Shira, a 32-year-old speech therapist and devoted mother of three, found herself struggling to balance her various roles. Amid the demands of work and motherhood, she faced the challenges of being a wife to a husband who constantly criticized and belittled her. His control over their finances and discouragement of social interactions left her isolated and overwhelmed. They’ve been in couples therapy in the past which resulted in everything being blamed on her. They recently started couples therapy again, but she isn’t sure that she even wants to go. She feels more anxious and scared after every session. Uncertain about the future of her marriage, Shira recalled a Shalom Task Force Workshop from her high school days, which shed light on different forms of abuse. Seeking a safe space to be heard, she mustered the courage to call their hotline, hoping for support and empowerment.
As the Yamim Noraim (High Holy Days) approach, RIETS (Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary) is excited to announce the release of two books from the Yeshiva’s in-house press that will surely add to the enjoyment and inspiration of this auspicious time of year. Both books are specifically geared towards providing insights on the High Holy Days and cover such topics as a detailed exploration of the process of repentance during Yom Kippur by Rabbi Dr. Michael Rosensweig as well as a collection of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik’s key rulings regarding the laws of the Yamim Noraim.
