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“ShehecheyanYU”:

Yeshiva University’s Torat Tziyon Program

Bikkurim and Ma’aser, Torah, Madda and Eretz Yisrael Rabbanit Stephanie

NEW! on YU’s (PHOTO: HOWIE MISCHEL) Shani Taragin Strauss

Jerusalem Campus

TORAT Omention of Hashem bringing commitment to Hashem is manifest women will study in the newly remod-
n Seder night, we told the story
of our transition from slav-
eled beit midrash of Ulpanat Chorev
through both the Torah and the Land,
ideally expressed through living a life
ery to freedom – but made no
in Bayit Vegan, directed by Rabbanit
of mitzvah observance in Eretz Yisrael.
Shani Taragin. Guided by YU academic
TZIYON us to the “Promised Land.” Though Yeshiva University, founded to inte- deans Dr. Noam Wasserman, Dr. Karen
the mikra bikkurim, beginning with
Bacon, Professor Shoshana Schechter,
grate Torah and academic scholarship,
arami oved avi, is used as a frame for
Rabbis Menachem Penner and Yosef
is currently creating new opportunities
retelling the story of the Exodus, the
Kalinsky, students will have the sup-
to integrate our religious and national
haggadah conspicuously omits the last
two verses: “And He has brought us to identities by building a comprehensive port they need to advance both reli-
giously and academically. YU is also
religious college environment at their
Graduate Programs in Israel this place and has given us this Land, campus in Yerushalayim. Through its working closely with Nefesh B’Nefesh
a Land flowing with milk and honey.
Wherefore I now bring the first fruits S. Daniel Abraham partnership with to prepare students for Aliyah by pro-
viding internship and networking
of the soil which You, Hashem have yeshivot and midrashot in Israel, Yeshiva opportunities.
University has long encouraged stu-
given me.” Though our historical-re-
ligious journey begins on Pesach, our dents to study Torah in Israel. While The uniqueness of Torat Tziyon will
national destiny is only realized on growing as Jews, strengthening their be most apparent in its atmosphere
Torah learning skills and connecting
Shavuot, when we celebrate the final and programming. Rabbi Josh and
fulfillment of the brit bein ha-betarim to national-religious values, students Rabbanit Margot Botwinick, who cur-
earn up to a full year of college credit
promised to Avraham Avinu. The “bik- toward their undergraduate degree rently serve as the Mizrachi OU-JLIC
THE FULL YU EXPERIENCE IN ISRAEL kurim declaration” recited in totality at Yeshiva University. Many of these campus couple at Reichman Univer-
on Shavuot is an expression of our
sity (formerly IDC Herzliya), will be
gratitude for Eretz Yisrael. students wish to continue learning in coordinating student life activities
WHILE COMPLETING AN ONLINE GRADUATE DEGREE Moshe Rabbeinu concludes his mitzvah Israel while pursuing their academic including Shabbatonim, tiyulim, chessed
degrees. Led by its President, Rabbi Dr.
speech in Sefer Devarim with the mitz- Ari Berman, YU is answering this need opportunities, weekly shiurim, and
Launching in Fall 2022!  Beautiful Jerusalem Campus vot of mikra bikkurim and vidui ma’aser, by launching its new Torat Tziyon pro- monthly alumni events open to the
entire Anglo-speaking community
gram in Israel for this upcoming Fall
for they both include a declaration in
Advance your Torah studies and pursue a top-notch graduate program.  Exciting Campus Life which we thank Hashem for giving us semester. in Israel. Both YU graduates, Margot
Torat Tziyon is designed to build and refine your core leadership and market-  Vibrant Batei Midrash the Land. Mikra bikkurim focuses on the Torat Tziyon will allow students to and Josh are known for their dynamic
ready skills, while working closely with our faculty, staff, and alumni. Study  Separate Torah Studies for Men and Women national-historic identity we acquire connect with educational, communal shiurim and events, and are excited to
in the Land of Israel, while vidui ma’aser
help build the future of Am Yisrael in
in our vibrant Torah program while taking online asynchronous classes  Top-Tier Rebbeim and Torah Scholars proclaims our commitment to observe and entrepreneurial thought leaders Eretz Yisrael. May Torat Tziyon be a ful-
throughout the week.  Meet with Successful Entrepreneurs the mitzvot of the Land, underscoring in Israel’s booming economic and cul- fillment of the synthesis of Moshe Rab-
tural landscape, while delving into the
 Speak with Thought Leaders our religious identity. These are the rich heritage of the country. beinu – of Torah u’Madda, the national
primary themes of Moshe’s speech to and the religious – here in the land of
Online Programs Offered:  Limited Housing Available Am Yisrael: reinforcing our national The program follows YU’s characteris- milk and honey, the land of our Jewish
M.S. in Cybersecurity M.S. in Jewish Education and religious identities as fulfillments tic daily schedule of combined Torah
The Mitzner M.S. in Real Estate M.S. in Jewish Curriculum Development 20 SELECT STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE of the brit bein ha-betarim and brit milah. studies and academic classes. Students destiny!
Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) M.A. in Jewish Philosophy A SCHOLARSHIP OF 50% OFF OF All too often, we prioritize one aspect will continue their religious studies Rabbanit Shani Taragin is Educational
M.S. in Accounting THEIR PREFERRED DEGREE Director of Mizrachi and the Director of the
over the other – at times neglecting in the mornings and evenings while
our religious responsibilities in favor attending live academic classes and Mizrachi-TVA Lapidot Educators’ Program.
For more information visit yu.edu/Torat-Tziyon/graduate of national fervor and culture, or online masters’ degrees taught by Mrs. Stephanie Strauss is the Executive
renowned professors and teachers on
forgetting about national identity
Director of Yeshiva University in Israel and
and responsibility as we immerse the YU-Gruss campus. The men will Coordinator of the Torat Tziyon program. For
ourselves in halachic detail. Moshe’s learn in the Gruss Beit Midrash under more information, contact Mrs. Stephanie
speech reminds us that our covenantal the guidance of YU rebbeim while the Strauss at sstraus1@yu.edu
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