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Yeshiva University's educational philosophy, *Torah Umadda*, advocates for the separation of religious and secular academic studies.
Answer: False
Explanation: The *Torah Umadda* philosophy, which guides Yeshiva University's dual curriculum, aims to synthesize, not separate, secular academic education with Torah study.
Yeshiva University was founded in the late 19th century and is currently accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Answer: True
Explanation: Yeshiva University was established in 1886 and holds current accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
The English translation of Yeshiva University's motto, *Torah Umadda*, is 'Religious Law and Worldly Knowledge'.
Answer: False
Explanation: The English translation of Yeshiva University's motto, *Torah Umadda*, is 'Torah and secular knowledge'.
Yeshiva University originated from an elementary school founded in the Bronx by Eastern European immigrants.
Answer: False
Explanation: Yeshiva University traces its roots to an elementary school founded in 1886 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, not the Bronx.
The rabbinical seminary of Yeshiva University was chartered in the late 19th century.
Answer: True
Explanation: The rabbinical seminary of Yeshiva University was chartered in 1897, which is in the late 19th century.
Yeshiva University's accreditation was revoked in 2012 due to non-compliance with faculty and student learning assessment standards.
Answer: False
Explanation: In 2012, Yeshiva University was warned that its accreditation was in jeopardy, but it was reaffirmed in 2014 after the university addressed compliance issues, not revoked.
The official colors of Yeshiva University include Yeshiva Blue, Yeshiva Black, and Yeshiva Gold.
Answer: False
Explanation: The official colors of Yeshiva University are Yeshiva Blue, Yeshiva Black, and Yeshiva Gray, not Yeshiva Gold.
What is the core philosophy that guides Yeshiva University's dual curriculum?
Answer: *Torah Umadda*, synthesizing secular academic education with Torah study.
Explanation: Yeshiva University's dual curriculum is guided by the philosophy of *Torah Umadda*, which aims to synthesize secular academic education with Torah study.
When was Yeshiva University originally established?
Answer: 1886
Explanation: Yeshiva University was established in 1886, tracing its roots to the Etz Chaim Yeshiva.
Yeshiva University traces its roots to an elementary school founded in 1886 in which location?
Answer: Lower East Side of Manhattan
Explanation: Yeshiva University traces its roots to an elementary school founded in 1886 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
What was the status of Yeshiva University's accreditation in 2012?
Answer: It was warned that it was in jeopardy due to compliance issues.
Explanation: In 2012, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education warned Yeshiva University that its accreditation was in jeopardy due to insufficient evidence of compliance with standards for faculty and assessment of student learning.
What is the English translation of Yeshiva University's motto, *Torah Umadda*?
Answer: 'Torah and secular knowledge'
Explanation: The English translation of Yeshiva University's motto, *Torah Umadda*, is 'Torah and secular knowledge'.
What are the official colors of Yeshiva University?
Answer: Yeshiva Blue, Yeshiva Black, and Yeshiva Gray
Explanation: The official colors of Yeshiva University are Yeshiva Blue, Yeshiva Black, and Yeshiva Gray.
Ari Berman has served as the president of Yeshiva University since 2003.
Answer: False
Explanation: Ari Berman assumed the presidency of Yeshiva University in 2017. Richard M. Joel served from 2003-2017.
During Norman Lamm's presidency, Yeshiva University faced a severe financial crisis, which was resolved by opening several new schools immediately upon his taking office.
Answer: False
Explanation: During Norman Lamm's presidency, Yeshiva University faced a severe financial crisis that led to school consolidations or closures. New divisions like the Sy Syms School of Business were opened after stabilizing finances, not immediately upon his taking office.
Under Richard M. Joel's leadership, Yeshiva University's endowment suffered losses exceeding $100 million due to investments in high-risk ventures, including funds managed by Bernard Madoff.
Answer: True
Explanation: Under Richard M. Joel's leadership, Yeshiva University's endowment incurred losses of at least $110 million from high-risk ventures, including investments with Bernard Madoff.
To address financial difficulties, Yeshiva University under Richard M. Joel's leadership sold off real estate and transferred control of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Answer: True
Explanation: Under Richard M. Joel's leadership, Yeshiva University sold real estate and transferred control of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine to Montefiore Medical Center as measures to address financial difficulties.
The Yeshiva University Center for the Jewish Future was created by Richard M. Joel as an entirely new initiative, separate from existing university programs.
Answer: False
Explanation: Richard M. Joel created the Yeshiva University Center for the Jewish Future by integrating various programs from both within and outside the university, not as an entirely new, separate initiative.
Yeshiva University reported operating deficits for seven consecutive years, including $64 million in 2013 and $84 million in 2014.
Answer: True
Explanation: As of 2015, Yeshiva University had reported operating deficits for seven consecutive years, including $64 million in 2013 and $84 million in 2014.
Bernard Revel was the longest-serving president of Yeshiva University, holding the position for over 40 years.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bernard Revel served from 1915-1940 (25 years). Samuel Belkin served for 32 years (1943-1975), and Norman Lamm served for 27 years (1976-2003).
As of 2022, Yeshiva University's endowment was approximately $110 million, reflecting the Madoff losses.
Answer: False
Explanation: As of 2022, Yeshiva University's endowment was $484 million. The $110 million figure refers to the losses incurred from high-risk investments, including Madoff funds, under Joel's leadership.
Who is the current president of Yeshiva University?
Answer: Ari Berman
Explanation: Ari Berman has been the current president of Yeshiva University since 2017.
What significant financial challenge did Yeshiva University face when Norman Lamm took office in 1976?
Answer: A severe financial crisis leading to school consolidations.
Explanation: When Norman Lamm took office in 1976, Yeshiva University was experiencing a severe financial crisis that led to the consolidation or closure of some schools and programs.
What was a major financial repercussion of investments made under Richard M. Joel's leadership at Yeshiva University?
Answer: Losses of at least $110 million from high-risk ventures, including Madoff funds.
Explanation: Under Richard M. Joel's leadership, Yeshiva University's endowment suffered losses of at least $110 million from high-risk ventures, including funds managed by Bernard Madoff.
What action did Yeshiva University take under Richard M. Joel's leadership to address its financial difficulties, besides selling real estate?
Answer: Transferred control of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Explanation: To address financial difficulties, Yeshiva University under Richard M. Joel's leadership transferred control of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine to Montefiore Medical Center, in addition to selling real estate.
What was Yeshiva University's operating deficit reported in 2014?
Answer: $84 million
Explanation: Yeshiva University reported an operating deficit of $84 million in 2014.
Which president served Yeshiva University from 1943 to 1975?
Answer: Samuel Belkin
Explanation: Samuel Belkin served as president of Yeshiva University from 1943 to 1975.
What was Yeshiva University's endowment as of 2022?
Answer: $484 million
Explanation: As of 2022, Yeshiva University's endowment was $484 million.
The Sy Syms School of Business is one of Yeshiva University's primary undergraduate schools.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Sy Syms School of Business is listed among Yeshiva University's primary undergraduate divisions.
Hillel International estimates that most of Yeshiva University's graduate students are Jewish, similar to its undergraduate population.
Answer: False
Explanation: Hillel International estimates that most of Yeshiva University's graduate students are not Jewish, with the exception of Rabbinical students, while nearly all undergraduates are Jewish.
The practice of Yeshiva University undergraduate students spending their first year studying in Israel became almost universal during Norman Lamm's tenure.
Answer: True
Explanation: During Norman Lamm's tenure, spending the first year or more studying in Israel became an almost universal practice for many undergraduate students, leading to the establishment of a Joint Israel Program.
In the 2020-2021 school year, Yeshiva University enrolled more graduate students than undergraduate students.
Answer: True
Explanation: During the 2020-2021 school year, Yeshiva University enrolled approximately 2,700 graduate students compared to 2,250 undergraduate students.
Yeshiva University is affiliated with only one high school, the Yeshiva University High School for Boys.
Answer: False
Explanation: Yeshiva University is affiliated with both the Yeshiva University High School for Boys and the Samuel H. Wang Yeshiva University High School for Girls.
The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law is one of Yeshiva University's undergraduate schools.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law is listed as one of Yeshiva University's graduate and professional schools, not an undergraduate school.
The Yeshiva University Museum, founded in 1973, is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Yeshiva University Museum, established in 1973, is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAMG).
The undergraduate newspaper for Stern College is *The Commentator*.
Answer: False
Explanation: The undergraduate newspaper for Stern College is *The Observer*; *The Commentator* is the primary undergraduate university newspaper.
Which of the following is NOT listed as one of Yeshiva University's primary undergraduate schools?
Answer: Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Explanation: The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law is listed as a graduate and professional school, not a primary undergraduate school.
According to Hillel International, what is the estimated religious demographic of Yeshiva University's graduate students?
Answer: Most are not Jewish, with the exception of Rabbinical students.
Explanation: Hillel International estimates that most of Yeshiva University's graduate students are not Jewish, with the exception of Rabbinical students at RIETS.
During which president's tenure did spending a first year studying in Israel become an almost universal practice for undergraduate students?
Answer: Norman Lamm
Explanation: During Norman Lamm's tenure, spending a first year or more studying in Israel became an almost universal practice for many undergraduate students.
What was the approximate total student enrollment (undergraduate and graduate) at Yeshiva University during the 2020-2021 school year?
Answer: Around 5,000 students
Explanation: During the 2020-2021 school year, Yeshiva University enrolled approximately 2,250 undergraduate students and 2,700 graduate students, totaling around 5,000 students.
Which of the following is an affiliated high school of Yeshiva University?
Answer: Samuel H. Wang Yeshiva University High School for Girls
Explanation: The Samuel H. Wang Yeshiva University High School for Girls is listed as an affiliated high school of Yeshiva University.
What is the primary function of the Yeshiva University Museum?
Answer: To serve as a teaching museum showcasing Jewish culture globally and historically.
Explanation: The Yeshiva University Museum functions as a teaching museum and the cultural arm of the university, aiming to showcase Jewish culture globally and historically.
What is the name of the undergraduate university newspaper at Yeshiva University?
Answer: *The Commentator*
Explanation: *The Commentator* is identified as the undergraduate university newspaper at Yeshiva University.
Which of the following graduate schools is offered by Yeshiva University?
Answer: Wurzweiler School of Social Work
Explanation: The Wurzweiler School of Social Work is listed among the graduate and professional schools offered by Yeshiva University.
What is the name of the newspaper specifically for Stern College?
Answer: *The Observer*
Explanation: *The Observer* is identified as the newspaper specifically for Stern College.
What is the S. Daniel Abraham Israel Program?
Answer: A program allowing first-year YU students studying in selected Israeli Yeshivot to be considered YU undergraduates.
Explanation: The S. Daniel Abraham Israel Program allows first-year Yeshiva University students studying in selected Israeli Yeshivot to be recognized as YU undergraduates.
What is the student radio station at Yeshiva University?
Answer: WYUR
Explanation: The student radio station at Yeshiva University operates under the call letters WYUR.
What is the primary goal of the Yeshiva University Medical Ethics Society (MES)?
Answer: To promote education and awareness of Jewish medical ethics and Halakha.
Explanation: The primary goal of the Yeshiva University Medical Ethics Society (MES) is to promote education and awareness of Jewish medical ethics and Halakha (Jewish law).
Yeshiva University's sports teams are known as 'The Scholars' and compete at the NCAA Division I level.
Answer: False
Explanation: Yeshiva University's sports teams are nicknamed 'The Maccabees' and compete at the NCAA Division III level.
Due to its dual curriculum, most Yeshiva University sports teams practice in the early morning before classes.
Answer: False
Explanation: Due to the dual curriculum, most Yeshiva University sports teams practice at night, sometimes as late as 11:00 p.m., with only a few teams practicing in the early morning.
The Yeshiva Maccabees Baseball team broke a 100-game losing streak in 2025.
Answer: True
Explanation: On April 8, 2025, the Yeshiva Maccabees Baseball team broke a 100-game losing streak that had spanned three years.
Elliot Steinmetz, the current head coach of the Yeshiva Men's Basketball team, has been with the team since 2004.
Answer: False
Explanation: Elliot Steinmetz has been the head coach of the Yeshiva Men's Basketball team since 2014, succeeding Jonathan Halpert, who coached for 42 years.
The Yeshiva Men's Basketball team achieved a 50-game winning streak that ended in December 2021.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Yeshiva Men's Basketball team achieved a 50-game winning streak that concluded on December 30, 2021.
The Yeshiva University fencing team is nicknamed the 'Taubermen' after a former Olympic medalist coach.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Yeshiva University fencing team is nicknamed the 'Taubermen' after Professor Arthur Tauber, who coached from 1949-1985. Henry Wittenberg was an Olympic medalist coach, but for wrestling, not fencing.
The Men's Tennis team was the first Yeshiva University team in school history to advance to the NCAA tournament in any sport, achieving this in 2014.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2014, the Men's Tennis team won the Skyline Conference championship, becoming the first team in Yeshiva University's history to advance to the NCAA tournament in any sport.
Since 2010, only the Men's Basketball team at Yeshiva University has won multiple championships.
Answer: False
Explanation: Since 2010, both the Men's Cross Country and Men's Volleyball teams, in addition to Men's Basketball, have won multiple championships at Yeshiva University.
The mascot of Yeshiva University is 'The Scholars'.
Answer: False
Explanation: The mascot of Yeshiva University is The Maccabee, not 'The Scholars'.
What is the nickname for Yeshiva University's sports teams?
Answer: The Maccabees
Explanation: Yeshiva University's sports teams are officially nicknamed 'The Maccabees'.
What notable achievement did the Yeshiva Maccabees Baseball team accomplish on April 8, 2025?
Answer: They broke a 100-game losing streak.
Explanation: On April 8, 2025, the Yeshiva Maccabees Baseball team broke a 100-game losing streak that had spanned three years.
Who is the current head coach of the Yeshiva Men's Basketball team, known for recruiting a global talent pool?
Answer: Elliot Steinmetz
Explanation: Elliot Steinmetz is the current head coach of the Yeshiva Men's Basketball team and is known for recruiting a global talent pool.
What was the longest winning streak achieved by the Yeshiva Men's Basketball team before it ended on December 30, 2021?
Answer: 50 consecutive wins
Explanation: The Yeshiva Men's Basketball team achieved a winning streak of 50 consecutive wins before it concluded on December 30, 2021.
The Yeshiva University fencing team is known as the 'Taubermen' after which long-serving coach?
Answer: Arthur Tauber
Explanation: The Yeshiva University fencing team is known as the 'Taubermen', named after Professor Arthur Tauber, who served as head coach from 1949 through 1985.
Which Yeshiva University sports team was the first in school history to advance to the NCAA tournament in any sport?
Answer: Men's Tennis
Explanation: The Men's Tennis team was the first Yeshiva University team in school history to advance to the NCAA tournament in any sport, achieving this in 2014.
What is the mascot of Yeshiva University?
Answer: The Maccabee
Explanation: The official mascot of Yeshiva University is The Maccabee.
What division do Yeshiva University's sports teams, 'The Maccabees', compete in?
Answer: NCAA Division III
Explanation: Yeshiva University's sports teams, 'The Maccabees', compete at the NCAA Division III level.
Who was Jonathan Halpert's successor as head coach of the Yeshiva Men's Basketball team in 2014?
Answer: Elliot Steinmetz
Explanation: Elliot Steinmetz succeeded Jonathan Halpert as head coach of the Yeshiva Men's Basketball team in 2014.
Which two sports teams, besides Men's Basketball and Men's Tennis, have won multiple championships at Yeshiva University since 2010?
Answer: Men's Cross Country and Men's Volleyball
Explanation: Since 2010, the Men's Cross Country and Men's Volleyball teams have won multiple championships at Yeshiva University, in addition to Men's Basketball and Men's Tennis.
Yeshiva University is academically affiliated with the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU).
Answer: True
Explanation: Yeshiva University is academically affiliated with the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU).
According to U.S. News & World Report's 2025 rankings, Yeshiva University was ranked among the top 50 National Universities.
Answer: False
Explanation: According to U.S. News & World Report's 2025 rankings, Yeshiva University was tied for 98th place among National Universities, not within the top 50.
Howard Dean, a former Vermont Governor, is a notable alumnus of Yeshiva University.
Answer: True
Explanation: Howard Dean, former Vermont Governor, is listed as a notable alumnus of Yeshiva University.
Paul A. M. Dirac, a Nobel Prize winner in Physics, was a notable staff member at Yeshiva University.
Answer: True
Explanation: Paul A. M. Dirac, a Nobel Prize winner in Physics, is listed as a notable staff member associated with Yeshiva University.
Which of the following individuals is listed as a notable alumnus of Yeshiva University?
Answer: Howard Dean
Explanation: Howard Dean is listed as a notable alumnus of Yeshiva University.
According to U.S. News & World Report's 2025 rankings, Yeshiva University was tied for what place among National Universities?
Answer: 98th
Explanation: According to U.S. News & World Report's 2025 'America's Best Colleges' rankings, Yeshiva University was tied for 98th place among National Universities.
Which Olympic gold medalist was once a coach at Yeshiva University?
Answer: Henry Wittenberg
Explanation: Olympic gold medalist Henry Wittenberg, a champion in freestyle wrestling, previously coached the wrestling team at Yeshiva University.
Which of the following is an academic affiliation of Yeshiva University?
Answer: National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU)
Explanation: Yeshiva University is academically affiliated with the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU).
In 2023, Forbes ranked Yeshiva University as No. 82 in which category?
Answer: The Northeast
Explanation: In 2023, Forbes ranked Yeshiva University as No. 82 in 'The Northeast' category.
The original architectural plan for the Wilf Campus in 1928 was fully realized before the Great Depression.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 1928 architectural plan for the Wilf Campus was not fully realized because it was canceled by the Great Depression of 1929, resulting in only one building being constructed according to the original design.
David H. Zysman Hall on Yeshiva's Wilf Campus currently houses the main *beis midrash*.
Answer: False
Explanation: David H. Zysman Hall on Yeshiva's Wilf Campus *formerly* housed the main *beis midrash*, implying it does not currently.
The campus hub for the Stern College for Women is located at 245 Lexington Avenue.
Answer: True
Explanation: The campus hub for the Stern College for Women is indeed located at 245 Lexington Avenue.
The Gottesman Library is explicitly mentioned in the campus gallery section of the source material.
Answer: True
Explanation: The campus gallery section of the source material includes an image of the Gottesman Library.
Where is Yeshiva University's main campus, known as the Wilf Campus, located?
Answer: Washington Heights, New York City
Explanation: Yeshiva University's main campus, the Wilf Campus, is located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of upper Manhattan, New York City.
What was the reason the 1928 architectural plan for the Wilf Campus was not fully realized?
Answer: The onset of the Great Depression of 1929.
Explanation: The 1928 architectural plan for the Wilf Campus was not fully realized because it was canceled by the Great Depression of 1929.
What is David H. Zysman Hall on Yeshiva's Wilf Campus known for?
Answer: It formerly housed the main *beis midrash*.
Explanation: David H. Zysman Hall on Yeshiva's Wilf Campus is known for formerly housing the main *beis midrash*.
Where is the campus hub for the Stern College for Women located?
Answer: 245 Lexington Avenue
Explanation: The campus hub for the Stern College for Women is located at 245 Lexington Avenue.
Which building on the Wilf Campus is identified as the Schottenstein Center in the gallery?
Answer: Schottenstein Center
Explanation: The gallery features an image of the Schottenstein Center on the Wilf Campus.
What was the original architectural style envisioned for the Wilf Campus in 1928?
Answer: Moorish Revival
Explanation: The original architectural plan for the Wilf Campus in 1928 envisioned a Moorish Revival style.
Social Issues and Community Engagement
The YU Pride Alliance lawsuit concluded with Yeshiva University agreeing to recognize the LGBT student club, which renamed itself 'Hareni', in March 2025.
Answer: True
Explanation: On March 19, 2025, Yeshiva University announced its recognition of the LGBT student club, which subsequently renamed itself 'Hareni', thereby concluding the lawsuit.
Yeshiva University's Cardozo School of Law publicly supported the university's legal actions against the YU Pride Alliance.
Answer: False
Explanation: Yeshiva University's Cardozo School of Law publicly supported its own LGBTQ+ students and voiced disapproval of the university's position and legal actions.
'Kol Yisrael Areivim' was an officially recognized and active LGBTQ student group at Yeshiva University as of April 2023.
Answer: False
Explanation: As of April 10, 2023, 'Kol Yisrael Areivim' was described as a 'framework' for a club, was not on official club lists, and had not held any events, indicating it was not an active, officially recognized group.
What was the final outcome of the 2021 lawsuit regarding the YU Pride Alliance club?
Answer: Yeshiva University agreed to recognize the LGBT student club, which renamed itself 'Hareni'.
Explanation: The 2021 lawsuit regarding the YU Pride Alliance club concluded with Yeshiva University agreeing to recognize the LGBT student club, which subsequently renamed itself 'Hareni'.
How did Yeshiva University's Cardozo School of Law respond to the university's stance on the LGBTQ+ club controversy?
Answer: It publicly supported its own LGBTQ+ students and voiced disapproval of the university's position.
Explanation: Yeshiva University's Cardozo School of Law publicly supported its own LGBTQ+ students and voiced disapproval of the university's position and legal actions regarding the LGBTQ+ club controversy.
What was 'Kol Yisrael Areivim' intended to be, according to Yeshiva University's announcement in October 2022?
Answer: A framework for a traditional Orthodox alternative LGBTQ student group.
Explanation: According to Yeshiva University's announcement in October 2022, 'Kol Yisrael Areivim' was intended as a 'framework' for a traditional Orthodox alternative LGBTQ student group.