At the heart of our yeshiva and central to YCT’s vision and founding, our 4-year semikha program prepares Modern Orthodox rabbis to be talmidei chakhamim, poskim and spiritual leaders, serving the Jewish community in a wide range of capacities with compassion, sensitivity, and a recognition of each individual’s unique needs within the broader system of halakhic Judaism. … Read the rest
By Rabbi Dr. Jon Kelsen for eJewish Philanthropy
I thank you, eternally living King! For You have returned within me my soul, with compassion; Your faithfulness is great!
The prayer Modah [Modeh] Ani was authored by 16th century Safed kabbalist, R.… Read the rest
YCT’s JEWEL (Jewish Educators and Leadership Certificate) Program empowers current and future Jewish community professionals to enhance their character and capacities while nourishing their souls. This highly integrated program centers on immersive Torah study, preeminent professional training, and ongoing mentorship, all within a vibrant, warm community.… Read the rest
The rabbis ordained at YCT have impacted people and communities all around the world. They are leaders of Klal Yisrael, inspiring teachers of Torah, poskim for their communities and builders of inclusive and welcoming communities.… Read the rest
At the heart of our yeshiva and central to YCT’s vision and founding, our semikha program prepares Modern Orthodox rabbis to be talmidei chakhamim, poskim and spiritual leaders, serving the Jewish community in a wide range of capacities with compassion, sensitivity, and a recognition of each individual’s unique needs within the broader system of halakhic Judaism. … Read the rest
The South African Jewish Report on YCT musmakh Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz’s recent teaching in the South African Jewish community:
“Love him or shun him, Modern Orthodox Rabbi Dr Shmuly Yanklowitz is an extraordinary human being whose controversial views are a spiritual thorn in the establishment’s side.… Read the rest
Congratulations to Rabbi Josh Feigelson’s “Ask Big Questions” which was selected from over 200 projects as one of two inaugural winners of the Lippman Kanfer Foundation for Living Torah Prize for Applied Jewish Wisdom.… Read the rest
The goal of the YCT curriculum is to train rabbis to be talmidei chakhamim, poskim and spiritual leaders serving the Jewish community in different capacities. YCT rabbis draw deeply from Torah to engage openly the challenges that the modern world presents to a life of religious meaning, faith and Jewish identification.… Read the rest
Rabbi Ari Weiss honored for Cornell Hillel leadership
By Joe Wilensky
Rabbi Ari Weiss, executive director of Cornell Hillel, is one of 16 honorees recognized by Hillel International, the largest worldwide Jewish campus organization.
Weiss, who has led Cornell Hillel since July 2016, received the Richard M.… Read the rest