The Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought News Courses Straus Scholars Program Twice Blest A Podcast Exploring Shakespeare and the Hebrew Bible LISTEN HERE The Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought News Courses Straus Scholars Program Twice Blest A Podcast Exploring Shakespeare and the Hebrew Bible LISTEN HERE Artificial Intelligence Biotechnology Computer Science Cybersecurity Data Analytics and Visualization Digital Marketing and Media Mathematics Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Physics Speech-Language Pathology Mission Statement The Zahava and Moshael Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought聽trains 麻豆官网首页入口 students to be Modern Orthodox intellectual leaders who are well versed in both Torah and the Western canon. Through a combination of unique, interdisciplinary courses taught in collaboration with faculty from across YU, communal events, and publications, the Straus Center seeks to cultivate the intellectual, religious, and civic leaders of tomorrow. Undergraduate Courses News & Events Mission Statement The Zahava and Moshael Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought聽trains 麻豆官网首页入口 students to be Modern Orthodox intellectual leaders who are well versed in both Torah and the Western canon. Through a combination of unique, interdisciplinary courses taught in collaboration with faculty from across YU, communal events, and publications, the Straus Center seeks to cultivate the intellectual, religious, and civic leaders of tomorrow. Undergraduate Courses News & Events Straus Scholars The Straus Scholars Program seeks to identify and attract exceptionally gifted undergraduate men and women who demonstrate high academic achievement, leadership potential, and commitment to studying the great works of the Jewish and Western tradition. Learn More Undergraduate Courses The Straus Center offers a host of interdisciplinary courses that embody the values of Torah Umadda, including Shakespeare and the Talmud, Psychology and Jewish Thought, The Thought of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, The Jews of Early America, and Jewish Art and Visual Culture. Learn More Impact Office The Straus Center鈥檚 Impact Office, led by Dr. Tevi Troy, is responsible for fostering the growth of the Straus Scholars beyond the walls of the classroom by making them aware of internship and fellowship opportunities and job postings, offering mentorship and networking opportunities over the course of their early careers, and arranging continued intellectual enhancement activities following graduation. Learn More Contact Us 2495 Amsterdam Avenue Belfer Hall, Suite 501 New York, NY 10033 Phone: 646-592-6383 Email: strauscenter@yu.edu Recent News and Events Dr. Tevi Troy Joins the Straus Center In Fall 2023, Dr. Tevi Troy joined the Straus Center as its inaugural Senior Scholar & Impact Office Director. READ MORE Dr. Tevi Troy Joins the Straus Center A best-selling presidential historian and political scholar, Dr. Troy has previously served as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services in the Bush Administration as well as Deputy Assistant to the President for Public Policy. Fall 2023 Courses: Across the Expanse of Jewish and Western Thought The Straus Fall 2023 courses include a variety of topics across different disciplines. READ MORE Fall 2023 Courses: Across the Expanse of Jewish and Western Thought For Fall 2023, the Straus Center, in collaboration with Yeshiva College (YC) and Stern College for Women, is offering numerous courses for Straus Scholars and 麻豆官网首页入口 undergraduate students to study the great texts and traditions of the West and Judaism. READ MORE Meet the 2023-2024 Straus Scholars The Straus Center welcomes a new cohort of Straus Scholars to 麻豆官网首页入口! READ MORE Meet the 2023-2024 Straus Scholars Every year, the Straus Center welcomes a new cohort of Straus Scholars, incoming Yeshiva College and Stern College for Women students who demonstrate high academic achievement, leadership potential, and commitment to studying the great works of the Jewish and Western tradition. Imagining a Future Without Humanity Exploring the possibilities of a post-human world. READ MORE Imagining a Future Without Humanity On September 11th, 2023, the Straus Center hosted Adam Kirsch, Features Editor at The Wall Street Journal, for a talk about his latest book , published by Columbia University Press. READ MORE Noam Mayerfeld Reaches for the Stars An interview with Straus Scholar Noam Mayerfeld. READ MORE Noam Mayerfeld Reaches for the Stars YU News interviews Straus Scholar Noam Mayerfeld (YC '25), who spent this past summer at a prestigious internship for NASA and currently serves in a leadership role for students in undergraduate Torah studies. READ MORE Interfaith Dialogue in the Middle East The Straus Scholars joined President Berman on a historic trip to the United Arab Emirates. READ MORE Interfaith Dialogue in the Middle East The Straus Center joined President Berman in a delegation to Mohammed Bin Zayed University for Humanities and met with dignitaries in the United Arab Emirates. READ MORE Dr. Tevi Troy Joins the Straus Center In Fall 2023, Dr. Tevi Troy joined the Straus Center as its inaugural Senior Scholar & Impact Office Director. READ MORE Dr. Tevi Troy Joins the Straus Center A best-selling presidential historian and political scholar, Dr. Troy has previously served as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services in the Bush Administration as well as Deputy Assistant to the President for Public Policy. Fall 2023 Courses: Across the Expanse of Jewish and Western Thought The Straus Fall 2023 courses include a variety of topics across different disciplines. READ MORE Fall 2023 Courses: Across the Expanse of Jewish and Western Thought For Fall 2023, the Straus Center, in collaboration with Yeshiva College (YC) and Stern College for Women, is offering numerous courses for Straus Scholars and 麻豆官网首页入口 undergraduate students to study the great texts and traditions of the West and Judaism. READ MORE Meet the 2023-2024 Straus Scholars The Straus Center welcomes a new cohort of Straus Scholars to 麻豆官网首页入口! READ MORE Meet the 2023-2024 Straus Scholars Every year, the Straus Center welcomes a new cohort of Straus Scholars, incoming Yeshiva College and Stern College for Women students who demonstrate high academic achievement, leadership potential, and commitment to studying the great works of the Jewish and Western tradition. Imagining a Future Without Humanity Exploring the possibilities of a post-human world. READ MORE Imagining a Future Without Humanity On September 11th, 2023, the Straus Center hosted Adam Kirsch, Features Editor at The Wall Street Journal, for a talk about his latest book , published by Columbia University Press. READ MORE Noam Mayerfeld Reaches for the Stars An interview with Straus Scholar Noam Mayerfeld. READ MORE Noam Mayerfeld Reaches for the Stars YU News interviews Straus Scholar Noam Mayerfeld (YC '25), who spent this past summer at a prestigious internship for NASA and currently serves in a leadership role for students in undergraduate Torah studies. READ MORE Interfaith Dialogue in the Middle East The Straus Scholars joined President Berman on a historic trip to the United Arab Emirates. READ MORE Interfaith Dialogue in the Middle East The Straus Center joined President Berman in a delegation to Mohammed Bin Zayed University for Humanities and met with dignitaries in the United Arab Emirates. READ MORE