Will Honor U.S. Senator John Fetterman as an American Patriot and Hero
of Israel
NEW
YORK, May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yeshiva University is proud to celebrate its 2024
graduates, more than 1,700 future leaders of society, at its
93rd annual commencement ceremony. At the commencement
on May 29th, Yeshiva University will award its highest honor for
global leadership, the Presidential Medallion, to U.S. Senator
John Fetterman of Pennsylvania. During these challenging times,
the leadership, service, and moral clarity of this American patriot
and hero of Israel has been a beacon of hope and strength for the
country and the world.
As the flagship Jewish university, Yeshiva
University stands as the nation's leader in values-driven
higher education and in its support of the U.S.–Israel
alliance. Like Senator Fetterman, the Yeshiva
University community has been deeply engaged in the
post-October 7th battle
against antisemitism, and in the pursuit of justice for the victims
and the hostages still in captivity. This year in particular, given
Senator Fetterman's career of activism on behalf of the United States and Israel, Yeshiva University highlights his stellar example
of strength and leadership.
"Senator Fetterman is one of the true heroes of our time for his
unwavering and courageous commitment to moral clarity, which has
fortified our community and been a clarion call for our country. At
this critical moment in Jewish and American history, our
commencement exercises mark not just an enormous accomplishment for
our students, but also for the global community," said Rabbi Dr.
Ari Berman, President of
Yeshiva University. "During this dark
period of rampant antisemitism and polarization across college
campuses, Yeshiva University students
stand out for their academic excellence, character and commitment
to service."
"It is truly humbling to be invited to share in this milestone
with the graduates of Yeshiva
University," said Senator Fetterman. "As we gather to
celebrate the achievements of the graduating class, we must also
acknowledge the profound significance of their journey within the
context of the recent surge in antisemitism across the country. I
thank Yeshiva University for the
opportunity to join these students on this momentous day."
The main commencement exercises will take place at Louis
Armstrong Stadium in Queens, with
more than 5,000 students, faculty, families, friends, and alumni in
attendance.
About Yeshiva University
As the flagship Jewish university, Yeshiva
University is animated by its five core Torah values: Seek
Truth (Torat Emet), Live Your Values (Torat Chaim), Discover Your
Potential (Torat Adam), Act With Compassion (Torat Chesed) and
Bring Redemption (Torat Tzion). Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University brings together the ancient
traditions of Jewish law and life and the heritage of Western
civilization. More than 7,400 undergraduate and graduate students
study at YU's four New York City
campuses: the Wilf Campus, Israel Henry
Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, and Jack and Pearl Resnick Campus. YU's three
undergraduate schools – Yeshiva College, Stern College for Women,
and Sy Syms School of Business – offer a unique dual program
comprised of Jewish studies and liberal arts courses. Its graduate
and affiliate schools include Albert
Einstein College of Medicine, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Azrieli
Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration, Bernard
Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies, the Katz School of Science
and Health and Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary. YU is
ranked among the nation's leading academic institutions.
For media inquiries please
contact:
Doron Stern
at doron.stern@yu.edu
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