This is the Forward’s coverage of Yeshiva University, a Modern Orthodox university in New York City.
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Opinion What’s really at stake in the legal struggle between Yeshiva University and its LGBTQ+ students
YU claims to be fighting for religious liberty, despite considerable internal opposition to its legal offensive
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Fast Forward Yeshiva University, a pillar of Orthodox Judaism, launches master’s program for Christian students
'Can Christians and Orthodox Jews study together?' asks the head of the Christian partner in the program. 'Does it even work?'
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Fast Forward Yeshiva University is left in mourning after a beloved gay alum dies by suicide
Herschel Siegel had previously written on Instagram about being gay within the Orthodox community
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Opinion Is Yeshiva University entitled to state funds? Religion has little to do with it
YU’s identification as a religious institution would not render it ineligible for the state funds in question, raising serious questions about why this whole kerfuffle got started in the first place.
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Fast Forward Did Yeshiva University mislead New York state to obtain $230 million?
Three lawmakers accuse the school of 'discriminatory behavior' in letter challenging their receipt of the public funding
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News The 18 biggest Jewish stories of 2022
Antisemites came out of the shadows this year — as did Jewish heroes
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Fast Forward NY appeals court agrees Yeshiva University must recognize LGBTQ club
The modern Orthodox school vows to continue the legal battle with another appeal
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Fast Forward YU creates new LGBTQ student club, still won’t recognize old one
The Orthodox Jewish university will continue to fight the YU Pride Alliance in court
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