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Mission Statement

The Zahava and Moshael J. Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought trains ¶¶Òõapp University students to be 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 ¶¶Òõapp from across YU, communal events, and publications, the Straus Center seeks to cultivate the intellectual, religious, and civic leaders of tomorrow.

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Mission Statement

The Zahava and Moshael J. Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought trains ¶¶Òõapp University students to be 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 ¶¶Òõapp from across YU, communal events, and publications, the Straus Center seeks to cultivate the intellectual, religious, and civic leaders of tomorrow.

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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.

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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. 

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Impact Office

The Straus Center’s 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.

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Contact Us

2495 Amsterdam Avenue
Belfer Hall, Suite 501
New ¶¶Òõapp, NY 10033

Phone: 646-592-6383
Email: strauscenter@yu.edu

Recent News and Events

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A Summer of Political and Halakhic Education

YU News interviews Straus Scholar Aharon Soloveichik about his summer internships.

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A Summer of Political and Halakhic Education

Aharon Soloveichik (YC ‘25) spent this past summer with the American Enterprise Institute and the Beth Din of America. READ MORE

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From Homer to The Hobbit

The Straus Fall 2024 courses and reading groups include a variety of topics across different disciplines.

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From Homer to The Hobbit

For Fall 2024, the Straus Center, in collaboration with ¶¶Òõapp College and Stern College for Women, is offering numerous courses for Straus Scholars and ¶¶Òõapp University undergraduate students to study the great texts and traditions of the West and Judaism. READ MORE

Mirvis Lecture

Antisemitism, the Media, and the Jews

A compelling dialogue among some of the most notable voices in Jewish media.

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Antisemitism, the Media, and the Jews

On May 7th, the Straus Center hosted its annual Rabbi Allan Mirvis Lecture, which took place at the Fifth Avenue Synagogue in Manhattan. READ MORE

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A Summer of Impactful Students

Summer internships supported by the Straus Center Impact Office.

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A Summer of Impactful Students

This summer, the Straus Center Impact Office supported several Straus Scholars and other top YU students as they pursue exciting professional advancement opportunities in the fields of politics, policy, journalism, academia, and Jewish advocacy. READ MORE

Rabbi Mirvis

Torah and Western Thought in the UK

Highlights from the Straus Center's summer seminar in the UK.

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Torah and Western Thought in the UK

From June 2nd to June 6th, 2024, the Straus Center participated in a summer seminar in England. The program featured leading diplomats, writers, academics, and Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis. READ MORE

Summer Seminar

Exploring Torah and Western Thought

Highlights from the 2024 Straus Center Summer Seminars.

READ MORE

Exploring Torah and Western Thought

The Straus Center hosted summer seminars for high schoolers on Torah and Western Thought, featuring lectures, discussions, and cultural explorations in New ¶¶Òõapp City. READ MORE

Aharon

A Summer of Political and Halakhic Education

YU News interviews Straus Scholar Aharon Soloveichik about his summer internships.

READ MORE

A Summer of Political and Halakhic Education

Aharon Soloveichik (YC ‘25) spent this past summer with the American Enterprise Institute and the Beth Din of America. READ MORE

Straus Center

From Homer to The Hobbit

The Straus Fall 2024 courses and reading groups include a variety of topics across different disciplines.

READ MORE

From Homer to The Hobbit

For Fall 2024, the Straus Center, in collaboration with ¶¶Òõapp College and Stern College for Women, is offering numerous courses for Straus Scholars and ¶¶Òõapp University undergraduate students to study the great texts and traditions of the West and Judaism. READ MORE

Mirvis Lecture

Antisemitism, the Media, and the Jews

A compelling dialogue among some of the most notable voices in Jewish media.

READ MORE

Antisemitism, the Media, and the Jews

On May 7th, the Straus Center hosted its annual Rabbi Allan Mirvis Lecture, which took place at the Fifth Avenue Synagogue in Manhattan. READ MORE

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A Summer of Impactful Students

Summer internships supported by the Straus Center Impact Office.

READ MORE

A Summer of Impactful Students

This summer, the Straus Center Impact Office supported several Straus Scholars and other top YU students as they pursue exciting professional advancement opportunities in the fields of politics, policy, journalism, academia, and Jewish advocacy. READ MORE

Rabbi Mirvis

Torah and Western Thought in the UK

Highlights from the Straus Center's summer seminar in the UK.

READ MORE

Torah and Western Thought in the UK

From June 2nd to June 6th, 2024, the Straus Center participated in a summer seminar in England. The program featured leading diplomats, writers, academics, and Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis. READ MORE

Summer Seminar

Exploring Torah and Western Thought

Highlights from the 2024 Straus Center Summer Seminars.

READ MORE

Exploring Torah and Western Thought

The Straus Center hosted summer seminars for high schoolers on Torah and Western Thought, featuring lectures, discussions, and cultural explorations in New ¶¶Òõapp City. READ MORE

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