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Like needlework  suturing can involve a variety of techniques Gannon used a method called the interrupted stitch  where each stitch is tied off using a surgeon knot
She pulled the knots tight enough to hold the two sides of the wound firmly together without squishing them up into a tent shape Most simple lacerations can be sewed in less than    minutes but because the man needed seven stitches  it took Gannon a half hour to finish closing the wound
It looked better than the way I practiced it in class   she said I know it one of those small things that PAs do every day but when it your first time doing it  it very exciting to be able to perform those skills
Gannon instructed the grateful patient to keep an eye out for signs of infection  like redness streaking up or down his leg  and to avoid using alcohol or hydrogen peroxide to clean the wound He was given a tetanus shot and went home with antibiotics
Carin is very personable  knowledgeable and quick to adapt to her environment   said Oxilas Her prior hospital experiences have helped her thrive in the emergency room in her very first rotation and I couldn t be more proud of her
Gannon does three    hour shifts a week  taking the subway at      a m  to Far Rockaway  a three hour ride one way from the Bronx On the way in  she listens to her favorite musicians  Hozier and Noah Kahan  and on the way home  she writes up her notes on patient diagnoses  tests  procedures and medications since it fresh in her mind
At the end of her clinical rotation  she ll be tested in class on what she learned Oxilas said the Katz School PA program is exceptional for its commitment to educating PAs to become culturally competent so they can provide appropriate treatment to diverse communities that are lacking adequate health care
Our students enthusiastically help patients in any way they can  whether it be coming up with differential diagnoses  creating treatment plans  performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures  or completing even simple tasks such as grabbing a blanket for a patient   he said Gannon said the Katz School PA program has taught her to think holistically about patient care the physical  psychological  emotional and spiritual dimensions of care that lead to recovery
Scheduled to graduate in December       she excited for the next clinical rotation where she ll be exposed to the demands of another discipline  such as endocrinology or pediatrics She wants to experience a range of disciplines before she makes a career decision but at least for now  her heart seems intent on emergency care
Working in the emergency department and seeing the role that PAs play is inspiring   said Gannon I really love critical care
and I like interacting with trauma patients in the inner city Six years in the emergency department is like    years in any other department
It has everything t is sometimes said that Rabbi Kook is for Israeli religious zionists what Rabbi    Joseph B  Soloveitchik was for modern orthodox American Jews
To what extent was the Rav like the Rav   It could be argued that Rav Kook and the Rav are the major thinkers of modern Judaism in the   th century They tackled important ideas of Jewish nationality  identity  and zionism  and  much more then that  they thought seriously about creative confrontation with secularism
They developed an understanding of different periods in Jewish history They thought about the nature of God and the spiritual life of the individual and the community
Rav Kook actually met the Rav on the latter only trip to Israel in The encounter reminded Rav Kook of his youth in the yeshiva of Volozhyn  where Rabbi Chaim Soloveitchik  Rav Soloveitchik grandfather taught
Rav Kook told his son Tzvi Yehuda of Rabbi Soloveitchik that  the voice of the grandfather is heard in the grandson In later years  Rabbi Soloveitchik would sometimes cite Rav Kook
He especially liked Rav Kook writings on teshuva repentence
Rabbi Kook writings are sometimes esoteric and difficult to interpret Some of his works seem to contradict eachother
What was the methodology of the course What works have students studied in class   Rav Kook wrote a lot
Some of his writing is essayist and some is exegetical A lot is private  in diary format
Those personal writings we have from notebooks and letters preserved by Rabbi Tzvi Yehuda Kook and the Nazir Rabbi David Cohen
Because those writings were not writen for the broader public  they are difficult to interpret Those writings presuppose that the audience has had mystical training and familiarity with topics discussed
Thus  Rav Kook is not easy to read A lot of the course was reading  trying to figure out the meaning of a piece and its intended audience
We mostly explored essays from            when Rav Kook penned many of his boldest ideas  some of which were not published within his lifetime One of our main area of focus were Rav Kook writings on the philosophy of halakha
In Orot HaKodesh a compilation of Rav Kook philosophical writings published by Rabbi David Cohen  we explored Rav Kook approach to the nature of knowledge  the nature of the world  and ethics
Here at YU  we emphasize the union of Torah Umadda  Jewish tradition with secular knowledge  what was Rav Kook approach to Torah Umadda   Rav Kook was inclined to the view that all ideas have some kernel of truth  and that conflicting ideas within religion  such as hassidim and misnagdim  the anti hasidic movement   each have their own strengths and limitations He approached differing philosophies the same way  and it was a big part of his unique approach to secular Zionism
Rav Kook learned to be melamed zechut  to expound the positive aspects  regarding the often militantly anti religious sacular Zionists Rav Kook notes that the may be bothered by parts of the Jewish religion that develop in galut  the diaspora   such as passivity and cloistering in the Bet Midrash  ignoring the larger public arena
Rav Kook learned to appreciate what they were doing in cultivating Israel as positive and view their rejection of religion as resulting from a failure to see the broader picture He saw their modern activism as corrective to the limited passivity of diasporic Jewish attitudes
What do you hope students gained from the course There are several things
One is  knowledge of the material Students should know Rav Kook and not merely what people say about Rav Kook
Next has to do with developing critical acumen We examined to what extent were his arguments made based on assumptions about the people of his time
In doing so  students have greater understanding of the kind of issues people confronted in the   th century Last but not least  learning not to be afraid to take the book in your own hands and read it On Wednesday  May          Yeshiva University Zahava and Moshael Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought  Rabbi Arthur Schneier Program for International Affairs and Bernard Revel Graduate School of Judaic Studies  in conjunction with the Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities  hosted a historic event bridging cultures and religious identities at the Crossroads of Civilization Museum in Dubai
Titled  Interacting Philosophies  Shared Friendships   the program began with opening remarks by Ahmed Obaid Al Mansoori  the museum founder Citing the Quran teaching  O mankind  indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another           Mansoori explained that fostering relationships with different cultures and religions is a foundational principle of the Islamic faith and that the conference was a reflection of this value
Rabbi    Stuart Halpern then offered words of greeting on behalf of both the Office of the Provost and the Straus Center Describing the Jewish practice of Sefirat Ha Omer  the counting of    days from enslavement in Egypt to Revelation at Sinai  he explained that we count up to     as opposed to down to one  to symbolize aspiring towards greater heights while remaining faithful to our roots
We stand here tonight   he said   in appreciation of the history that has come before us as we  the Jewish and Islamic communities  embark on a brighter future Following greetings from the deputy mayor of Jerusalem  Fleur Hassan Nahoum  Revel dean    Daniel Rynhold offered the program first lecture
Discussing  Maimonides and the Parable of the Sultan Palace   he offered a contextual analysis of how the parable  found at the end of Maimonides  major philosophical work  The Guide for the Perplexed  likely reflected Maimonides  own balancing of his busy medical and communal work with divine contemplation MBZUH s
Ibrahim Burshashen then delivered a talk in Arabic on the strong influence the Islamic philosopher Ibn Rushd had on Maimonides  Guide Burshashen colleague     Haider Hussain  followed with a discussion of  The Role and Impact of Islamic Civilization on Jewish Philosophy  A Look at the Joint Interaction  with Moses Ben Maimon as an Example
He stressed the great appreciation and humility one gains in studying the interactions of Jewish and Islamic cultures  ending with the commendation   God bless Maimonides Every person who serves humThe last two speakers from Yeshiva University were    Ronnie Perelis of the Schneier Program and    Shira Weiss from the Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks Herenstein Center for Values and Leadership
Perelis spoke about  A Global Society  A Cosmopolitan History of the Jewish Muslim Encounter His talk examined how  from Baghdad to Basra  Arabic was the conducive language of connection and consumerism for Muslims and non Muslims alike
Perelis then related how Judeo Arabic not only immensely affected Jewish understanding and participation in Arabic culture but also transformed Jewish literature  grammar  linguistics and poetry I look forward to more transformations coming about through our encounters   he concluded   through our coming to listen to the other  to appreciate the other on their own terms and to share our own journeys  our own struggles and our own questions  and to find solutions together
Weiss concluded by offered an analysis of  The Influence of Ibn Rushd on the Philosophy of Joseph Albo Highlighting Albo The Book of Principles  Weiss credited Ibn Rushd with inspiring the Jewish philosopher articulation of three major principles of Acknowledgment of God  the Truth of Prophecy and Reward and Punishment anity is a blessing from God
It was an additionally edifying experience to visit Abu Dhabi the day following the conference There the group toured the newly built synagogue in the Abrahamic Family House  met officials at the Ministry of Tolerance and attended the first ever celebration of Israel Independence Day in the UAE
As Straus student Ruchama Benhamou put it   The Straus Scholars Program has been instrumental in expanding my intellectual horizons and providing unique educational opportunities that have shaped my perspectives on ideas and empowered me in my religious and academic pursuits The UAE experience was truly transformative  and I am immensely humbled to have participated in events that will fashion the future for positive Muslim Jewish relations
As    Weiss concluded after the trip   YU conference with Mohamed Bin Zayed University offered members of both universities  as well as those in attendance from Dubai Muslim and Jewish communities  an opportunity to share philosophies  build relationships and develop future collaborations Beyond the conference  visiting the Ministry of Tolerance and the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi  which includes a mosque  church and synagogue  followed by the Israeli Embassy celebration of Israel   th  provided an incredible glimpse of the emerging possibilities in the UAE
A generous gift of    million to Yeshiva University will establish the Lea and Leon Eisenberg Writing Center at Stern College for Women This dedication  in memory of Lea and Leon    YC Eisenberg  was made by their children  directors of the Eisenberg Family Foundation     Larry Eisenberg    YC     E  of Los Angeles  CA  Richard Eisenberg    YC  of Lawrence  NY  and Reva Hirsch of Lawrence  NY
The gift supports Rise Up  The Campaign for      Yeshiva University ambitious comprehensive campaign to fund scholarships  facilities and faculty to position the University for continued success Lea and Leon Eisenberg  who lived in Long Beach and Lawrence  NY  were generous philanthropists who cared deeply about Jewish continuity  Jewish education and Yeshiva University
Mrs  Eisenberg served as chair of the Stern College for Women Board of Overseers for many years and was also active in the years before and after her committed service as chair She and Leon  YU Benefactors  established the Lea and Leon Eisenberg Beit Midrash at Stern College and made other generous gifts to Stern College  Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary  RIETS  and Yeshiva University
The Lea and Leon Eisenberg Writing Center on Beren Campus will greatly enhance the services and programs offered by the current writing center and relocate it adjacent to the Shevet Glaubach Center for Career Strategy and Professional Development In addition to providing students with free one to one tutoring in all types of writing  from college compositions to marketing papers to lab reports  the new Lea and Leon Eisenberg Writing Center will assist with cover letters and personal statements for job applications and graduate school
I had the privilege of working alongside Lea when she served so ably on the Stern College Board of Overseers Her wisdom helped guide me in my thinking  and her partnership with her beloved husband  Leon  inspired me   said Dean Karen Bacon  the Mordecai D  Katz and    Monique C  Katz Dean of the Undergraduate Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Yeshiva University
I know how much the importance of words  well intentioned and crafted  mattered to Lea This Writing Center will be a true tribute to the Eisenberg name
Dear Students  Faculty  Staff and Friends  I am pleased to present to you this Guide to our plans for the upcoming fall semester and reopening of our campuses In form and in content  this coming semester will be like no other
We will live differently  work differently and learn differently But in its very difference rests its enormous power
The mission of Yeshiva University is to enrich the moral  intellectual and spiritual development of each of our students  empowering them with the knowledge and abilities to become people of impact and leaders of tomorrow Next year studies will be especially instrumental in shaping the course of our students  lives
Character is formed and developed in times of deep adversity This is the kind of teachable moment that Yeshiva University was made for
As such  we have developed an educational plan for next year that features a high quality student experience and prioritizes personal growth during this Coronavirus era Our students will be able to work through the difficulties  issues and opportunities posed by our COVID    era with our stellar rabbis and faculty  as well as their close friends and peers at Yeshiva
To develop our plans for the fall  we have convened a Scenario Planning Task Force made up of representatives across the major areas of our campus Their planning has been guided by the latest medical information  government directives  direct input from our rabbis  faculty and students  and best practices from industry and university leaders across the country
I am deeply thankful to our task force members and all who supported them for their tireless work in addressing the myriad details involved in bringing students back to campus and restarting our educational enterprise In concert with the recommendations from our task force  I am announcing today that our fall semester will reflect a hybrid model
It will allow many students to return in a careful way by incorporating online and virtual learning with on campus classroom instruction It also enables students who prefer to not be on campus to have a rich student experience by continuing their studies online and benefitting from a full range of online student services and extracurricular programs
In bringing our students back to campus  safety is our first priority Many aspects of campus life will change for this coming semester
Gatherings will be limited  larger courses will move completely online Throughout campus everyone will need to adhere to our medical guidelines  including social distancing  wearing facemasks  and our testing and contact tracing policies
Due to our focus on minimizing risk  our undergraduate students will begin the first few weeks of the fall semester online and move onto the campus after the Jewish holidays This schedule will limit the amount of back and forth travel for our students by concentrating the on campus component of the fall semester to one consecutive segment
Throughout our planning  we have used the analogy of a dimmer switch Reopening our campuses will not be a simple binary  like an on off light switch  but more like a dimmer in which we have the flexibility to scale backwards and forwards to properly respond as the health situation evolves
It is very possible that some plans could change  depending upon the progression of the virus and or applicable state and local government guidance Before our semester begins  we will provide more updates reflecting our most current guidance
Please check our website  yu edu fall     for regular updates We understand that even after reading through this guide  you might have many additional questions  so we will be posting an extensive FAQ section online as well
Additionally  we will also be holding community calls for faculty  students  staff and parents over the next couple of months Planning for the future during this moment has certainly been humbling
This Coronavirus has reminded us time and time again of the lessons from our Jewish tradition that we are not in full control of our circumstances But our tradition also teaches us that we are in control of our response to our circumstances
Next semester will present significant challenges and changes There will be some compromises and minor inconveniences  not every issue has a perfect solution
But faith and fortitude  mutual cooperation and resilience are essential life lessons that are accentuated during this period And if we all commit to respond with graciousness  kindness  and love  we can transform new campus realities into profound life lessons for our future
Deeply rooted in our Jewish values and forward focused in preparing for the careers and competencies of the future  we journey together with you  our Yeshiva University community  through these uncharted waters Next year will be a formative year in the lives of our students  and together we will rise to the moment so that our students will emerge stronger and better prepared to be leaders of the world of tomorrow
Best Wishes   Ari Berman This is the Yeshiva University website home
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A skip link to main content is next It Your Time to Rise LARGEST INCOMING undergraduate class two years in a row of undergraduates are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation OVER     MILLION in financial aid awarded annually SCHOOLS undergraduate and graduate NCAA athletic teams FOUR CAMPUSES across Manhattan and the Bronx as well as online of YU medical school applicants were accepted in the last   years conference championships in the past   years increase in graduate school enrollment since              ALUMNI in our worldwide network of all major orthodox congregations are led by Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary  RIETS  graduates OVER      YEARS of educating industry leaders Under his visionary leadership     Berman is guiding Yeshiva University next great era
From investments in science and technology  entrepreneurship and innovation  values and leadership     Berman is helping us prepare market ready graduates for impactful careers Our five core Torah values comprise our moral compass and guide us toward a better future
We believe in  truth  and humanity ability to discover it We believe in the infinite worth of each and every human being
We believe in bringing values to life We believe in the responsibility to reach out to others in compassion
We believe that humanity purpose is to transform our world for the better and move history forward HONORINGBRILLIANCE Our esteemed faculty are highly accomplished experts in their fields  published authors of scholarly papers and books  research grant recipients  and industry leaders who are dedicated to sharing their deep knowledge and expertise with our undergraduate and graduate students
RISE UPTHE CAMPAIGN FOR     This is a pivotal moment in our history A time when our values and traditions must not only link us to the past but provide a springboard to push us forward
With your generosity  we can meet the evolving needs of our students and faculty  create more innovative and entrepreneurial initiatives  develop state of the art facilities and together  help propel Yeshiva University into our next great era       Dear Students  Faculty  Staff and Friends  I am pleased to present to you this Guide to our plans for the upcoming fall semester and reopening of our campuses In form and in content  this coming semester will be like no other
Best Wishes   Ari Berman Email     gradschool yu edu Phone               GRAD        Graduate ProgramsGraduate Financial Aid GuideAttend an Upcoming Event Don t see an advisor for your program of choice below Contact  gradschool yu edu  for more information
In form and in content  this coming semester will be like no other We will live differently  work differently and learn differently
But in its very difference rests its enormous power The mission of Yeshiva University is to enrich the moral  intellectual and spiritual development of each of our students  empowering them with the knowledge and abilities to become people of impact and leaders of tomorrow
Next year studies will be especially instrumental in shaping the course of our students  lives Character is formed and developed in times of deep adversity
This is the kind of teachable moment that Yeshiva University was made for As such  we have developed an educational plan for next year that features a high quality student experience and prioritizes personal growth during this Coronavirus era
Our students will be able to work through the difficulties  issues and opportunities posed by our COVID    era with our stellar rabbis and faculty  as well as their close friends and peers at Yeshiva To develop our plans for the fall  we have convened a Scenario Planning Task Force made up of representatives across the major areas of our campus
Their planning has been guided by the latest medical information  government directives  direct input from our rabbis  faculty and students  and best practices from industry and university leaders across the country I am deeply thankful to our task force members and all who supported them for their tireless work in addressing the myriad details involved in bringing students back to campus and restarting our educational enterprise
In concert with the recommendations from our task force  I am announcing today that our fall semester will reflect a hybrid model It will allow many students to return in a careful way by incorporating online and virtual learning with on campus classroom instruction
It also enables students who prefer to not be on campus to have a rich student experience by continuing their studies online and benefitting from a full range of online student services and extracurricular programs In bringing our students back to campus  safety is our first priority
Many aspects of campus life will change for this coming semester Gatherings will be limited  larger courses will move completely online
Throughout campus everyone will need to adhere to our medical guidelines  including social distancing  wearing facemasks  and our testing and contact tracing policies Due to our focus on minimizing risk  our undergraduate students will begin the first few weeks of the fall semester online and move onto the campus after the Jewish holidays
This schedule will limit the amount of back and forth travel for our students by concentrating the on campus component of the fall semester to one consecutive segment Throughout our planning  we have used the analogy of a dimmer switch
Reopening our campuses will not be a simple binary  like an on off light switch  but more like a dimmer in which we have the flexibility to scale backwards and forwards to properly respond as the health situation evolves It is very possible that some plans could change  depending upon the progression of the virus and or applicable state and local government guidance
Before our semester begins  we will provide more updates reflecting our most current guidance Please check our website  yu edu fall     for regular updates
We understand that even after reading through this guide  you might have many additional questions  so we will be posting an extensive FAQ section online as well Additionally  we will also be holding community calls for faculty  students  staff and parents over the next couple of months
Planning for the future during this moment has certainly been humbling This Coronavirus has reminded us time and time again of the lessons from our Jewish tradition that we are not in full control of our circumstances
But our tradition also teaches us that we are in control of our response to our circumstances Next semester will present significant challenges and changes
There will be some compromises and minor inconveniences  not every issue has a perfect solution But faith and fortitude  mutual cooperation and resilience are essential life lessons that are accentuated during this period
And if we all commit to respond with graciousness  kindness  and love  we can transform new campus realities into profound life lessons for our future Deeply rooted in our Jewish values and forward focused in preparing for the careers and competencies of the future  we journey together with you  our Yeshiva University community  through these uncharted waters
Next year will be a formative year in the lives of our students  and together we will rise to the moment so that our students will emerge stronger and better prepared to be leaders of the world of tomorrow Best Wishes   Ari Berman Most of our programs accept applications through our centralized online application system
The following programs accept applications through these external application systems as an altnerative Please use only one system to apply  For the following programs  you must apply using  an external application system  Your personal statement is a chance for us to   about you both as a person and a student
We encourage you to use this opportunity to tell us about a personal  professional or volunteer experience that inspires you or to talk about your area of focus for graduate study Be sure to check your program of interest for any word or   limits  and ask a friend  colleague  or family member to give it a quick review for grammar and syntax errors
You ll need to submit transcripts from all colleges and universities where you have completed   or more credits If you attended a university outside of the U  or English speaking Canada  you will need to submit a course by course  NACES transcript evaluation  which will show your coursework cumulative GPA on a     based scale as well as your degree equivalency based on U  standards
While you may submit unofficial transcripts  for U  and English speaking Canadian schools only  for review of your application  you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the first day of classes This includes submitting final official degree conferred transcripts from anywhere you earned a degree  associate  bachelor  master  etc
Official transcripts must be sent directly from the institution  where you have studied either directly by mail in a sealed envelope or securely via email Please refer to your admission letter for more in depth details
For individuals who have a NACES evaluation  if your degree was completed outside of the U  or English speaking Canada   the official document must come directly from the agnecy either by mail or email Please refer to your admission letter for more in depth details
Most programs require a CV or resume that outlines both your academic and professional experience In particular  you should highlight any experience related to your area of study  including any research or academic publications
Recommendation letters provide us with a valuable perspective on your background and experience It best to choose someone who knows you in an academic setting  a professor  or a professional setting  a supervisor   and can speak to your skill sets
We recommend reaching out to any references with plenty of advanced notice so your letter  will be submitted on time Make sure that your recommender has a clear understanding of your goals and why you are applying
A few of our graduate programs require GRE or GMAT scores In some cases  these scores are recommended but not required
We encourage you to review the specific requirements for your program  of interest If you received your degree in a country where the primary language of instruction was not English  you will need to submit TOEFL IELTS scores taken within the last two years  minimum scores of        respectively
Find More Information for International Applicants Several of our graduate programs require prerequisite courses in order to matriculate If you did not complete the coursework during your undergraduate degree  you may be able to enroll in supplemental courses prior to the start of the academic year
We encourage you to review the specific requirements for your program  of interest The Occupational Therapy program and Speech Language Pathology programs also require a set number of observation or volunteer hours
Please refer to these program  for additional details If you re applying for the Occupational Therapy Doctorate or PA programs  you may be asked to complete a qualitative admissions interview after submitting your application
These interviews provide an additional opportunity to learn about your prior experience and areas of interest for further study We offer multiple application deadlines over the course of the year
Some programs offer start dates in the fall  spring  and summer  while others are limited to fall enrollment For the best access to merit based scholarships  we encourage you to view information on each graduate school web  and apply early
Best Wishes   Ari Berman The mission of the Sy Syms School of Business is to develop Torah grounded professionals who excel in the workplace and in the community
The Sy Syms School of Business is dedicated to creating the business leaders and innovators of tomorrow It is a vibrant community of students and faculty  working in tandem to provide a stellar  comprehensive education in business fundamentals and practice
Sy Syms provides a business education that is distinct from other schools because of its unique mission and values  and its focus on practice The school focus is on integrating ethics in every course  incorporating meaningful values while celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship across the curriculum
Syms has built a comprehensive program plan designed to foster an environment that encourages and inspires students to have a positive impact on the business world  intellectually  creatively and ethically Our programs include the most coveted degrees in business today   accounting  business analytics  entrepreneurship  finance  marketing  real estate  and strategy
Dean Noam Wasserman was an award winner professor at Harvard Business School  HBS  and the founder of a center at the University of Southern California He has written two bestselling and award winning books  The Founder Dilemmas and Life Is a Startup  and a dozen bestselling HBS case studies
At Sy Syms  he has focused on strengthening the undergraduate program by growing the tenure track faculty     in his first year  focusing on teaching and research excellence  making significant enhancements to the Honors program  and adding a minor in Real Estate  consolidating and scaling the graduate program  including launching an MS in Real Estate  and founding post graduation bootcamps for alumni and others He also leads the university wide Presidential Task Force on Entrepreneurship   Innovation
Difficult dilemmas emerge when we transition from college into the workplace and into the community How can we excel professionally while adhering to our Torah Values
How can we resolve conflicts between our work demands and our priorities as religious Jews How can we tap our talents and business knowledge to contribute to our most important communal institutions  or help launch new ones
These questions are at the heart of our Jewish Values curriculum and our ability to achieve our mission at Sy Syms Click here for Dean Wasserman  From the Dean Desk  newsletter about the launch of the Jewish Values curriculum The Sy Syms School of Business was established through a generous gift by Sy Syms  entrepreneur  philanthropist and businessman  in
From its inception  with Mr  Syms  vision  the school pledged to offer a unique and comprehensive curriculum in business and a deep grounding in meaningful values True to our dedication to innovation  three of our programs are now offered online
The Sy Syms School of Business was established through a generous gift by Sy Syms  entrepreneur  philanthropist and businessman  in From its inception  with Mr  Syms  vision  the school pledged to offer a unique and comprehensive curriculum in business and a deep grounding in meaningful values
True to our dedication to innovation  three of our programs are now offered online nan
For founders and their startups  early decisions about people   cofounders  employees  investors  and board members   are vital to the founders  and startups  long term success Yet these decisions are often made without the benefit of a roadmap of the most important early decisions  when these decisions should be made  which options to consider  and the likely long term consequences of those decisions
As a result  preventable people problems are the biggest reason  by far  for the high failure rate of high potential startups Without a solid roadmap  founders are at an increased risk of making poor people decisions and thus increasing the chances that the founding team will splinter  growth will be harmed  or the founder will be replaced as CEO
In contrast  with a solid roadmap  founding teams can increase their stability and achieve better growth Founder Bootcamp provides this roadmap for founders and potential founders
To bring the lessons to the people who can most benefit from them  OurCrowd will host an intensive bootcamp for the founders of early stage startups The bootcamp will feature interactive talks  personalized self assessment exercises  and appearances by case protagonists via video
Click through to   and apply Syms faculty seminars are run once a week during the semester and host a variety of scholars in different fields from around the country and the world
Seminar coordinator     Abraham Ravid said that this year  as seminars went virtual  they were able for the first time to host two stars in a joint seminar Josh Lerner from Harvard and    Nick Bloom from Stanford  probably the most well known economists in the field of innovation and entrepreneurship presented a joint paper  and Syms faculty were honored to provide comments and feedback on an early version of the study that will for sure make a big splash in the academic community
Per Stromberg  a former chair and a current member of the Nobel committee in economics also shared his work with the Syms community  and discussed the process of awarding the economics prize Renee Adams from Oxford University  one of the most prominent women in finance  also presented a paper on how personal values affect the decision of corporate directors around the world
Abraham Ravid  professor of finance and chair of the finance department  and    Shu Han  associate professor of management information systems  both at  Sy Syms School of Business  co published a paper in the Management Science  considered a top journal in all business disciplines The paper looked at actor replacements in long running theater shows
Unlike replacements of employees in top positions in other organizations  in theater  the replacement is a clean experiment since all other conditions  the play  the lines  other actors  the physical theater  remain the same in short  an excellent measure of the economic value of human capital The authors found that actors who won prestigious theater awards  as opposed to movie stars or celebrities  drive the value of the show
Star Turnover and the Value of Human Capital  Evidence from Broadway Shows    Management Science          February                   Ravid along with Drs  Suman Basuroy  Richard Gretz and B J  Allen from the University of Texas considered the question of whether professional critics are still relevant in an era of omnipresent user reviews in a paper published in the  Journal of Cultural Economics They found that professional reviewers matter much more to the success of motion pictures than users  posts  suggesting that consumers still view reviews from unknown users with some suspicion
Is Everybody an Expert An investigation into the Impact of Professional vs  User Reviews in the Internet Age    Journal of Cultural Economics  March       volume               Ravid and    Naciye Sekerci  assistant professor of finance at the University of Utrecht  published a paper based on Swedish data that shows that investors who hold a significant amount of company shares in their own portfolio work harder to improve firm value
This study cannot be done in the United States since data on portfolios are not available Large Investors  Portfolios and Firm Value    Journal of Corporate Finance  volume     April       Article
Ravid and    Gabriela Coiculescu  assistant professor of finance at Sy Syms  and    Yehuda Izhakian  assistant professor of economics and finance at Baruch College  co authored a paper presented by    Ravid at the   th Annual Meeting of the European Finance Association  virtual from Helsinki  in late August and WEFI  an international entrepreneurship conference  in December The paper shows that ambiguity is important to investments in innovation
Ravid ended his term as President of the Midwest Finance Association  MFA  and delivers  a presidential address  at the MFA annual conference  postponed from March and presented in August      as a virtual conference The conference attracted       registrations
In his presidential address     Ravid discussed his work on human capital in the context of the entertainment and media industries  including valuation of human capital  discrimination and technological change The papers discussed were with   Han and    Filippo Mezzanotti  assistant professor of finance at Northwestern University  Kellogg School of Management
Visit blog post A study published in the  Journal of Consumer Research  found that nostalgic feelings made participants more willing to spend money on consumer goods and services
Read full article Read faculty research   Find out more about Syms faculty     Jannine Lasaleta and her research
Shu Han and  Abraham Ravid published this year their paper in the prestigious journal Management Science Management Science is considered a top journal in all business disciplines
Prior to publication  the paper was presented by    Ravid in conferences and in top universities  including Harvard Business School and NYU The paper looks at actor replacements in long running theater shows
Unlike replacements of employees in top positions in other organizations  in theater the replacement is a clean experiment  since all other conditions remain the same The play  the lines  other actors and event the physical theater
Therefore  there is no better measure of the economic value of human capital The authors indeed find that the value drivers are actors who won prestigious theater awards  as opposed to movie stars or celebrities
Star Turnover and the Value of Human Capital  Evidence from Broadway Shows   with Shu Han  Management Science          February                  Ravid and colleagues from the University of Texas considered the question of whether professional critics are still relevant in an era of omnipresent user reviews in a paper published this year in the Journal of Cultural Economics  a top field journal They found that professional reviewers matter much more to the success of motion pictures than users  posts  suggesting that consumers still view reviews from unknown users with some suspicion
Is everybody an Expert An investigation into the Impact of Professional vs  User Reviews in the Internet Age    A  Ravid with Basuroy  R  Gretz and B  J  Allen  Journal of Cultural Economics March       volume
Maria Blekher is a Director of YU Innovation Lab Maria Blekher is a Director of YU Innovation Lab and an Academic Program Director for the Master in Marketing
She is also a Clinical Associate Professor of Digital Strategies  teaching at the Sy Syms School of Business Upon joining Yeshiva University     Blekher developed the unique course Business in the Israeli Environment for the Sy Syms School of Business
Blekher is also the founder of MadeInIsrael Info an online educational platform that connects the American Jewish community to Israel by providing information about Israeli business and brands
What profession did you think you would go into when you were a student I ve always been entrepreneurial  a  go getter
I also was curious about the interaction between people technology and their environment So  I knew I wanted to work in a field that combines  business or law
I enjoy the interaction with students  who are bright and creative thinkers I learn from them a lot  and often students are the best teachers
I enjoy working with Israeli startups  helping them to explore the opportunities in the American market and connecting them to the eco system This is a natural fit for me  as a marketing expert and Israeli
Overall  I enjoy the creative part of my work  creating value I joined YU about   years ago to develop a course about the Israeli Business Environment for SySyms School of Business
Since then I ve been a key founding partner in three innovative initiatives  MS in Marketing  which I m still leading  and the AS in Management  who first cohort will be graduating this May The YU Innovation Lab is my newest startups inside YU
Seeing the students exploring  thinking  and creating value for startups I m excited about the opportunity the lab creates for YU students to gain hands on experience and developing entrepreneurial skills and about the value Israeli startups gain from working with us
When a CEO of a startup says to me that he she learned something they didn t know before after working with us  it exciting When students are able to make an impact  that also exciting
My goal is for students to develop creative thinking and critical mindset To question  to ask  to think like there is no box
I also believe that one of the best ways to learn is by doing Having the opportunity to experience the real world as part of the curriculum develops a unique set of skills and an entrepreneurial mindset
Mark Finkel has been deeply Mark Finkel has been deeply involved in early stage entrepreneurial enterprises for the past    years
Over that time  Mark has worked as an executive or active board member of numerous high growth technology companies on the East Coast  in Silicon Valley  and in Israel Mark has had significant international operational experience  having set up distribution channels and operations in both Europe and Asia
Mark was also the founder and Chairman of RightAnswers  an enterprise software company  which was sold to Upland Software in Many of the companies he has been involved with have had successful exits
He has taken four companies public as Chief Financial Officer and many other companies have had M A exits Most recently  Mark served at the Board level for JUMP Bikes  which was bought by Uber in May
Mark has been involved in numerous social entrepreneurship ventures as well As Chairman of the Special Kids Fund  he has pioneered the concept of a charity gift card
He has also been involved in economic development work overseas Mark academic interests revolve around helping students understand and apply the skills and concepts underlying successful entrepreneurship
These include understanding the dynamics of nascent markets  as well as those of disruptive entrants into existing markets Of particular interest to Mark are the management skills needed to scale the entrepreneurial venture through its growth phases
Also important to Mark is understanding the characteristics of the products or services offered by the early stage enterprise that are more likely to lead to success Mark serves on the Board of Directors or Advisory Board of a number of companies and charities
What profession did you think you would hold when you were a student I majored in Government as an undergraduate and thought I wanted to go into public service
I did work in the public sector when I first got out of school but  in the end  switched to the private sector How has your past work experience prepared you for your current position
I have spent over twenty five years in numerous entrepreneurial ventures in Silicon Valley  in Israel and in the NYC area I have set up distribution and operations in both Asia and Europe
Additionally  I have help build a number of social entrepreneurship ventures  so have learned a bit about how entrepreneurship applies in the non profit sector I still sit on board of for profit and non profit organizations  which helps me keep up with the ever changing entrepreneurial world
Daily  in class  I am able to draw on so much of what I have had the privilege to be exposed to Having said that  I do try to complement that real world knowledge with academic and empirical information  which is valuable  as well
The Sy Syms  MBA Program is an extraordinary program  offering a small learning environment  led by our most senior faculty We have been able to attract first rate students from a diverse business and professional background
I would hope we can build on this base to grow the number of students over the next few years Additionally  we have a strong group of alumni and I would like to grow the programming for that group and be able to draw on the experience of the alumni to help our current students
The students and my colleagues Each day  I feel challenged by the students and enjoy my day to day interactions with them
The faculty at Sy Syms are first rate They are smart  driven  and dedicated  and have been terrifically welcoming of me
I have tried to grow in my life by challenging myself to get outside my comfort zone So  among other activities  I have spent time working on an Indian Reservation in Utah and have spent time doing economic development work in places like Afghanistan
That might surprise them I don t think it would surprise them that I am a die hard Yankee fan and season ticket holder  since I talk about the Yankees much of the time
Leonard Fuld  is Clinical Assistant Professor of Accounting Leonard Fuld  is Clinical Assistant Professor of Accounting  Tax and Entrepreneurial Business Management at the Sy Syms School of Business of Yeshiva University
He has lectured extensively on U  and International tax and business issues throughout the world Prior to joining Yeshiva University  Professor Fuld  was a highly rated adjunct professor for many years in the graduate schools of Baruch and Queens College