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Turkel Announces Retirement Students Petition to Switch After 37 Years of Service, Devoted Office Brookdale Beit Midrash and Manager Leaves SCW Computer Room By Suzanne Anziska Turkel began working at SCW part- By Alexandra Beard time in 1964, though her hours were later fter 37 years of service, Livia Turkel, increased Her praises are sung loudly . alk into the the Manager in the Stern within the college. One SCW senior fondly Office Brookdale Beit College Dean’s Office, will be retir- recalls Turkel s willingness to constantly go A ’ Midfash on the ing. the extra mile. “Mrs. Turkel was always W second floor and you ll Mrs Turkel pre concerned that things be ’ “ . - notice overflowing ceded me the Dean s done the proper and most in ’ in bookshelves and office and she was my first timely manner, she states. ” sefarim piling onto the teacher, helping me to She was in touch with “ tables and chairs that fill understand how a quality every single issue that was the dorm-sized room. administrative office should going on in Stern, and Walk into the computer be run,” Dean Bacon lauded especially with the needs of room on the first floor Sara Jacobson, an SCW junior, shteiging in the her longtime employee. the student body and facul- and you’ll see a room beit Personally and profession ty. midrash “ - ” twice the size occupied ally, she has had an enor- When considering her by five computers and that the BRH Beit crowded, they feel that mous impact on many stu years at SCW, Turkel remi- - cubicles with desks uti- Midrash be moved to the bookshelves are dents and faculty, and I nisces fondly. “Stern lized for studying. One the computer room, toppling over them and believe all of us at Livia Turkel Will Leave SCW College is a select institu- room is spacious, They already have 100 they can’t move,” owe her a huge debt of grati- After 37 Years tion, a university for ortho- another is crowded, signatures from partici- Tanzer explains. “The tude.” continued on page 16 Should they switch? pants at the TAC fair room is L-shaped like According to and expect more. Once the other BRH rooms, Ariela Tanzer, TAC the petition is filled, they therefore people don’t Maya Angelou to Inaugurate Batei Midrash will present their want to learn there Commissioner and request to the Student because it is too small SCW senior, they Life Committee. and claustrophobic.” Scholar-in-Residence Program should. Tanzer and “I was unhappy Tanzer also Fruma Farkas, an SCW with the Brookdale Beit feels that making the Limited Seating Mandates Complex Distribution System junior, have organized a Midrash and heard switch will be a show of petition for SCW stu- complaints from other 17 dents to sign requesting continued on page By Adina Levine Geraldine Schottenstein students that it is too Cultural Center. s SCW prepares to “The students host the world- wanted someone who is a Lamm to Publish Eleventh Arenowned poet and multiethnic individual,” stat- speaker Maya Angelou, a ed Robbins-Wilf, donor of Book Entitled “Seventy Faces” system of tickets has been the program and founding established where faculty member of the SCW board. By Miriam Colton and students must sign up “[Angelou] is very well in the Office of Student known as a multiethnic abbi ’s new 1SCVFNTY Services to receive a ticket poet. We decided to in book, entitled “Seventy Faces: for the event. As of touch with her, and she Articles of Faith,” is to be pub- I A< ES R . November 11th, 180 stu- agreed to come.” lished in December, to coincide with ? dents, in addition to 54 hon- “This promises to Maya Angelou the upcoming es <

' ors students, had signed up be an exceptional evening,” Relations. “Then they’ll Chanukah dinner in his honor. The ' ׳ for the performance, which commented Dean Karen open it to YC.” two-volume compendium of Lamm’s falfli will take place on Bacon. “Maya Angelou is a The original plan popular essays and speeches span- Wednesday, November remarkable woman, hailed called for the opening of the ning 35 years, will be distributed to all 28 , at 8 p.m. in the as one of the great voices of event to the public, to inform dinner attendees and then be avail- ^ contemporary literature.” the community of the won- able for sale. In addition derful benefits of Stern “The Gemarah says Shiv’im : to the board mem- College. “The idea was that Panim la’, which really express- NORMA N A MM _ bers attending the es my ideology, the ideology of Torah * the community would get to Sneak preview of the cover of event, any extra Umadda, explained Rabbi Lamm in know the program and that ” “Seventy Faces” seats left over from it would help SCW,” assert- an interview with the Observer. “There SCW students will is latitude in Torah for more than one ed Wilf. “If the community The over 650-page collection consists be offered to YC stu and this event derekh. Seventy’ is a metaphoric - came saw ‘ of ten chapters in two volumes, deal- dents after and to know what SCW number which indicates the breadth of got ing with current Jewish issues, includ- November 19th. Torah but there are limits There are is, they may end up sup- - . ing Modern Orthodoxy, Faith, Morality The SCW admin- seventy, but not seventy one ‘ porting SCW, or they may - .” and the Family, Israel and Zionism and istration wanted to With the encouragement of have children who want to other relevant issues. The essays offer it to SCW stu . those who feared the loss of his - come to the school ” enable the reader to view the progres- dents first because it , acclaimed speeches over the years, However when sion of Lamm’s positions on issues is an SCW program, Rabbi Lamm spent half a year compil ” faced with a decision as to - with which he grappled in service as commented Peter ing and editing sixty of his popular whether to allow more SCW Rabbi of the Jewish Center in Ferrara of Yeshiva and essays continued on page 16 speeches . University’s Public continued on page 17 1 N D E Explicit Food Services will Literature Elicits Expand to 215 Lex Response

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Alexandra Beard Executive Editor • . . I electro vs s Three girls on about I I, II ך are sitting and engage in a deep conversation |; ..* . mf . |1 the wrought-iron benches hashkafic issues we all felt strongly about. in the Schottenstein court- This is what I love about SOW. When , • > ־ V 5 V/A -X »* 4 ...־ -- -yard entrance. Clad in people give me the talk about Stern not being reli long skirts, sweatshirts, gious enough and having a shaky environment, I ;J.QOKYOUR BEST•- and slippers, they’re dis- stop them mid-sentehce. Because that’s not what wlfhiheftfrily permonen!:$olu!ion !f : • cussing the differences Stern is. It might have been that way 5 years ago ; > rfd&fi»V$noval of • unwanted hair. ‘ - • '־ ' ־ ;:׳ ; :Us&i -ir״ :• between religious life in or 10 years ago, which many profess, but it is not ^> v Israel and in America, ahd all the shades of gray that way now. I always tell people the same thing: ״ Specializing In in between. They’re discussing problems in the walk into the Beis Medresh in the SCW school ' *y * «Vfar)l©||ocfaf;:S BodyBolf- . , Bikini Linos &.u>gs American Orthodox world and problems in the building at any time, and you’ll see girls learning. yjpteg:£yebf0w a Hounm *Undwomt Israeli Charedi world. They’re talking about sav- Whether they’re having a chavrusa, preparing for ing world Jewry without really knowing it. Ramban class, or davening mincha, there are ^ A security guard walks past them and always girls in the Beis Medresh. And that’s nor- asks with a smile, “It’s 1:30 in the morning, aren’t mal. BARBARA LEIBOWITZ, CPE you girls meant to be in bed?” He walks by unruf- Yes, SCW is not a seminary, but it’s not West 34thst. ( Herald T0wers M- ״ fled, not really minding that they’re shmoozing in meant to be one either. And yes, in any environ- 59 1 security guard territory and that it’s way past their ment you have to make a chevrah, a group of sta- Diagonally - froWMacyV bedtimes. The girls reluctantly look at their watch- ble friends to get you through the challenging y . es. One of the girls concludes the conversation moments. But the truth is: that’s life. Life isn’t 212-239-0783 with a resolute, “So now what do we do about all bubbled in the warm and fuzzy walls of seminary. these problems?” And for those who want it to be, SCW isn’t that far membaf AMERICAN EIECJROTOOY ASSOCIATION ־ I was one of the girls in this conversation, off, if you want it to be that way. You can make and I walked away uplifted and amazed. It hon- your three years at Stern some of the most . ' NEW YO &KvElectrolysis f ASSOCIATION - 'ך estly felt good to partake in one of those “issue growth-oriented years of your life, if you want it to & 1 discussions” that were such a significant part of be that way. The opportunities are boundless, ——— seminary. But the reality is that these discussions from regular shiurim to volunteer groups to private r ,?R 58IONAl CUpmOLOQISTS - ז are typical of so many girls’ experiences at SCW. chavrusas. You can create whatever environment S 9p The “let’s solve the problems of the world” girl you want here and will find at least a dozen other (actually, we were all sort of like that) in the con- girls to join you. Just realize that the experience * Strict 5tef!i1attohpfCrc9dui 3rob5eiyeci versation stopped mid sentence to say how grate- you gairr from Stern, whether it is religiously grow . *tn » ־cr ו!per י ?Self - ccmforioc.' c * , - - - ful she was to be at a college where she could ing, stationary, or downhill, is up to you odiby physicians׳,R0!0f \ . have such a discussion with like-minded people. ; Specializing bcfbp/oblom & cosmetic cases ־7 She was taking a course at another NYC college in @ using Ih# original methodof !8ctro 5i$ ALVANiC ־• ׳ ^ ׳ hc»/\t“wonderfuWtvwas*־g andvfe’aUzed־thatT4evenin ^ m, she could bump into two friends.־that at 1:30 a 29 Cheshvan 5762 O b s e r v e r Page 3 M e s s a g e f r o m t h e E d i t o r s

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Normally not that frightened me. I learned how to One night was on his hundredth birthday last year, when emotional , an write under pressure but forgot how this past the family was privileged to travel with him to person, I did- to think about my decisions. And I Succos, Opa Israel. On the second day of Choi Hamoed n t cry at still had enough sensitivity to ’ left and I sat in Succos we visited Yad Vashem. In the Hall of Titanic. At the recognize that wasn’t good. the courtyard Names, my grandfather began to weep over end-of -camp I had started an editorial succah while he waited for his coffee and the daughters that he had lost. Never before g o o d b y e once about the wonderful work of cake. We couldn’t really talk; my grandfa- had I seen him cry so bitterly, and I couldn’t scenes,I didn t bat an eye I remain SHARE, a TAC organization that ’ . - ther’s hearing had deteriorated to the point stand watching. But I also couldn’t get ing stoic during the World Trade had returned my abandoned orange where he could barely hear, especially out- enough of it. To see him expose his soft side, Center tragedy. Though I don’t enjoy disk from the computer room even doors. But the silence was comfortable; I was the human weakness that everyone had to I t I had forsaken it I was fighting, don’ avoid confrontation months after . content to just be with him. Then, not looking have. Even Opa. either, and after arguing with the in awe of my fellow students who put ׳ directly at me, Opa reached over to my lap, And then an hour later we drove to clerk about a hotel bill, she suggest- time and effort into determining the squeezed my hand and held it in the silence, the Kotel, where Opa delighted in giving bra- ed I become a lawyer. Thus owner and enamored with my uni - - You see, this behavior was not typi- chos to a long line of people. He sat with an whether it be my unwillingness to versity that was small enough to cal for Opa. He was a businessman for 85 enormous smile on his face, a twinkle in his my or organization to wear heart on my sleeve the encourage such an years who arose at five in the morning to learn eye, in the best of moods. Because Opa did- unpardonable crime of expressing exist. The words of exuberance gemarah, a survivor who began every speech n’t brood. And he never looked back, my opinions - prevailing sentiment flowed from my pen for a paragraph with the line, “First,I want to give shevach and Opa, when we gathered around your has stigmatized me as “tough.” or two, but then the ink ran dry.I ran hodaah I’kal boreah oiam." He was tough and hospital bed last week, you were tough. You , of to So designated I am uncer- out positive things say and controlled. But simultaneously, especially in would wave your hand, telling us to go home, tain from whence this characteristic promptly discarded the editorial. his later years, Opa revealed a soft side, an not to linger in the hospital. You would kick off originated. Is it a prerequisite for my The danger begins when alluring chert visible in his eyes. It was this your blanket, trying to get out of bed to go job, as the fragile, delicate female the positive is boring and the scan- dichotomy that I so admired in Opa and that home. Other times, you would open your eyes survive The , would never a day in the dal sensational. 30 000 New made him the unique character he was. and struggle to talk to us, though you were rough and tough world of the news- Yorkers who arrive home safely As I sit down to write now, amidst the now unable to speak. Failing, you would gaze editor did this hardened every make to the front paper ? Or night never it mourning, I try to jog the memories, to search into our eyes and squeeze our hands, with a exterior develop along with my on- page of the New York Times, only for the core of my relationship with my grand- tear glistening in the corner of your eye. the-job training in discovering the the one drunk stabbed on the sub- father. I was zoche to be the last one who of , Observer impracticality crying every time way. Similarly the editori- Opa was critical and demanding. On spoke to you before you fell into a coma on someone didn’t like an article Or als never feature the reasons I love . “ Shabbos afternoons my mother, sister and I Monday, maybe I sought out this toughness, SCW” signed by 919 students. It would walk to 79th street to my grandparents’ The day y u were niftar OPa> an era deliberately positing myself in situa- seems a no win situation; exclusive- ended for our family° , the shtiebel’ and the tions where my perspective is bound ly positive stories would never stim- house for shalosh seudos. Without fail, Opa would ask me my grades in school. He always West Side- N0 10nger wi our schedules and to jibe with another’s and knowingly ulate change, but solely negative Iives revolve around you as they did; we won’t ״ .embracing the circumstance any articles are not an accurate repre wanted to know if I was the best in my class - - have t0 awake ear|yfrom our Shabbos after- way sentation of the situation And he always told me that in Kosice he had . . n00n naps to walk to your house in time for But although a certain I think the answer lies in been. At my brother’s Bar Mitzvah, when I was seven years old, my grandfather began shalosh seudos, the boys don’t need to degree of toughness comes with invoking the obligation of both the awake at the break of dawn to take you to and in fact is required for the job, it editor and reader. We as editors offering me a dollar to sit absolutely still for Pesacb will no longer have you at the ׳one full minute. I was never able to complete sbul is equally necessary - if not more have a responsibility to present, to head of the table the rest of our weddings will important - to maintain any possible the best of our ability, both sides to the minute and it drove the two of us mad. I > wanted a dollar and he wanted a self-disci- be without that special brachah under the residue of sensitivity. every story. But the best of our abil- chuppah. People once in a while are ity can only go so far. It is the read- plined child. Opa was disciplined and direct. At your hesped, Opa, the Rabbi offended by the printed material in er’s responsibility to recognize that recalled that when asked the secret to your the Observer. “Don’t take it person- the printed materiat is only part of When we visited him he would talk with us about school, his ailments, politics etc... After longevity, you responded that perhaps you ally,” they preface their remarks, but the story. Just as we must infer from were granted a lengthy and active life so as to I can’t help it. And maybe it’s not the story of the lone New Yorker some time, Opa would reach over to the counter and pull out a worn gemarah or a sid- be a Paradigm f r y ur grandchildren. You something I should try to help. who dies that everyone else arrived succeeded. You°were° my admirer, my audi- Maybe it s a good thing that I take home safely, the reader must glean dur. The conversation was finished. ’ ace my link my r00ts my Rebbe, my tzad- ׳ ׳ < criticism personally, that I haven’t from the lone student complaint, that In sixth grade my relationship with Opa deepened. That was the year I wrote my dik. lost the ability to feel compassion for there are other students who are ^ Life goes full circle. As the family sat the people with whom I interact. happy. If this logic holds, our paper first poem. Opa loved reading them and I loved writing them for him. He was my around Opa’s room in Lenox Hill Hospital in Loss of sensitivity is a dan- becomes quite positive: the nega- the last days of his life, it was now I who sat ger journalists face, and I am not tive writers attest that the remaining biggest fan. Whenever I wrote a new poem, however sentimental and juvenile it might and caressed his hand. And his skin was so exempt. When I first came to Stern, students are satisfied with their thin, almost translucent, etched with wrinkles I remember the outrage I felt at the school, and the printed articles are have been, I was giddy with the thought of showing it to him. Immediately, I sent the and cracks. A 101-year-old parchment of the disrespect of a mere student publi- only exceptions that prove the rule. Torah and of that had been in the fam- cation to question an authority’s use I certainly don’t mean to poem with my father to bring to the office for Opa. Recognizing that I enjoyed writing, Opa ,y f r an era- of financial endowments. Now, absolve us of our responsibilities as ' ° When I walked out of the hospital for , often not to once asked me if I wanted to marry a poet or years later I understand and editors by asking readers take tbe last time, and as I write this now, my fin- agree with the that man our word as gospel. We will continue a businessman. I knowingly answered, “A - 9ers continue to rub against each other, hun- dates accountability of the adminis- to make an active attempt to find the businessman.” He winked at my mother and remarked, “Now that’s a smart girl.” gry for the feel of Opa’s skin and the meaning tration to its students. positive, but the reader must realize of its lines. Someone commented to that precisely what we print doesn’t I further tried to please Opa by learn- me after what she claimed was a show whether the positive exists. ing how to cook a little that year. At family events, I anticipated telling Opa which dish “Hashem natan, Hashem lakach, y’hi Shem particularly slanted article that she The positive will always exist and Hashem Mvorach” - God gave, God took, was certain I had weighed both thrive, but the newspaper is not nec- was mine. As he ate the food, he would say May His name be blessed, sides in making my journalistic deci- essarily a representation of what with a twinkle in his eye, “A way to a man’s sion but ... and then she proceeded Stern is, but, as the voice of change, heart is through his stomach.” Indeed, it was. to criticize. And while I smiled and of what Stern should become. I remember when I saw Opa cry. It nodded and accepted her criticism, I Maybe the university can take it is a silently wondered what she was compliment when we only complain talking about. What journalistic deci- about the little things, that overall sion? What both sides? In the wee this college is great. 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the article, those reasons should be War is NOT Fun ed. This conclusion has been borne carefully weighed against the risks of out by my own experiences, and those writing an article, that is seriously of my YC friends who have taken flawed— and ultimately misleads the To the Editor: To the Editor:: courses in ivy League colieges. For very student readers whom it aims to After reading Michal; There must be some epidemic any readers who haven’t, let me tell inform. Kanovsky’s editorial in “Volume LXV, of apathy... Ms. Kanovsky’s “War is you a big secret: ultimately, how hard or Issue #3, which concluded that War is Fun (Observer 10/16/01, p.5) tran- “ ” informative a class is depends entirely David Shatz Fun , I wasn t quite sure how to react scends a scary future for mankind Is it ” ’ . . on how capable and demanding the SCW Professor of Philosophy The first thing I had tq do.was calLa blood, mangled limbs or broken bodies professor and , ” students are not friend at Stem College to see if this that so arouse her “exhilaration”? whether popular opinion considers the was just some sick joke posted on your Perhaps she would have enjoyed the school ‘real’ or not. I expect such child- website. Upon concluding that the edi- Holocaust. Afier all, people played ish insults when I visit Ivy League cam- Let Us. Dance: torial actually appeared in print, my music, exchanged old recipes...while puses, not when I pick up the official state of shock turned to a state of dis- waiting their turns for the gas cham- newspaper of SCW. Looking for A appointment. ber... I will not use this medium to In case Ms. Kanovsky hasn’t Hillel Deutsch Mechitzah invalidate Ms. Kanovsky’s piece with a noticed, people DIE the most hideous YC, ‘02 composed logical argument. Such an deaths: violence, starvation, torture. To The Editors argument is obvious, and need not be There are the blind and crippled. Seeing the posters - around ' presented in this space, ! will, howev- Screaming orphans and widows. campus advertising the annual YU er, point out that the feelings Nightmares - the stench of rotting flesh Channukah concert, I am reminded of expressed are incredibly selfish, and and blood, the savage instinct to kill or Philosophically my experience at last year’s concert. diametrically opposed to how Jews are be killed. THOUSANDS have already The musical lineup was good. The supposed to behave during times of perished in this war - touching so many Opposed entertainers were entertaining. The such anguish. of us. She seems to think this is all just auditorium was full. But I was bored. I do wish to use this forum to a big “pajama party”... To the Editors: While people were enthusiasts publicly send a message to you, your How the Observer could even consider I was happy to see that your cally dancing or at least swaying by readers, Ms. Kanovsky and the rest of publishing such cruel callousness October 16 issue devoted its their seats and in the aisles, I was com- your Editorial Board: I lost five co- beyond comprehension. Shame... “Department In Focus” feature to phi- pelled to remain in my seat and watch workers on September 11, 2001. It losophy. Unfortunately, the article con- because there was no mechitzah. was only by the grace of God that I Hindishe Lee tained serious inaccuracies which It is a logical assumption that was not with them on the 106^ floor. SCW 79, TIW ‘82 defeat its purpose of informing prospec- people at a concert would want to Thousands of children will grow up five philosophy students of what the dance. The organizers of the event without a mother or a father; or worse, To the Editor: department offers. should have been sensitive to this and as orphans. Thousands of wives will While war may be a great eco- For example, the article made the appropriate arrangements for lose their husbands somewhere in nomic stimulus (and certainly WWII got states: “Besides taking ten philosophy those women sensitive to the halacha. classes, If the concert organizers provided - Afghanistan, and thousands of hus- us out of the Great Depression) and philosophy majors are expect- sepa bands will lose their wives. you might feel that “war is fun,” some ed to write a thesis before graduating.” rate seating, why would they stop at providing a War, and every aspect of it, is thoughts are better left unsaid. The article then goes on to contrast the mechitzah as well? It seems NOT fun. “relatively informal” thesis process in to me that there are more people who It’s my hope and prayer that Toby Josovitz the philosophy department with the would dance only with a mechitzah than there are , you never have to experience the “fun” SCW junior more structured procedures of the people who would dance only that these families are suffering. English department. In point of fact, without one. there is no senior thesis requirement in School sponsored events the should as a general Joshua Feldman, SSSB ‘97 philosophy department, so any rule always cater to Commentator Editor-in-Chief, comparison or contrast is a non-starter. the highest standard. I hope that those Volume 61 Dishonored Without elaborating on the involved in planning this year’s concert Member, West Side Hatzoloh article’s other inaccuracies, may I sug- take this issue into consideration. gest that in future installments of the Rescue Worker, September 11, 2001 To the editors: “Focus” feature, statements about how Abby Calm I was very disappointed by last many classes are surveys, whether SCW Junior issue’s article comparing the YC and there are “any in-depth courses on one SCW Honors programs. Aside from its specific philosopher or one narrow time The Observer welcomes your let- numerous factual and grammatical period, and the like be backed up Right on the Mark ” not ters to the editors. errors, the article displayed a disturbing with quotations about students’ percep- lack of research and, as a result, it rein- tions but with hard data. The data belie @ forced one of the most pernicious false some of the quotations. Email us at observer ymail.yu.edu Kanovsky s article War is ’ “ stereotypes about YU. In addition, while I well Fun was good observation of human ” The article devoted five para- understand why student newspapers We reserve the right to edit letters nature in regards to war. While Ms. graphs to assessing the weaknesses of are reluctant to show articles in for grammar, length and content. Kanovsky never called into question the YC Honors program. However, the advance to people who have a in No unsigned letters will be printed the horrific nature stake . of war, she showed author failed to interview either Dr. Will a side to it that most of us over-look. Lee, the program’s Acting Director, or This is not to say that anyone is advo- Dr. Frank Felsenstein, the Director for eating war as a form of entertainment. the previous three years. Both are pro However, there is - no doubt that fear fessors who have regular office hours horror are corollaries to adrena and - when they are available to all YU stu line rushes. - How else could one dents, so there is no valid reason why explain why we go to see movies like they were not interviewed. “Psycho”’ or “Scream,” or why shriek- Kaplan Far more alarming was the inducing roller coasters are continu- article’s conclusion that It is a problem ously “ popular? that the YC Honors program brings That exhilaration is a these students up to the work level of a getsyou in response to being at war is not by ‘real’ college, because where does that itself to be judged as “good” or “bad.” leave the rest of the student body? It simply is. War is horrible, and there ” This conclusion was based entirely on College is no frivolity to be attached to death Law School Business School . the statements of two YC honors stu- However, can any say of you that you dents and was not backed by any evi- Graduate School Medical School haven t enjoyed a appreciat ’ sketch or - dence. The article does not state if ed at a joke about the Taliban? those students’ knowledge of “real” col- A full reading of the article leges comes from firsthand experience, with an open mind Classes Online Courses Books Software should point to the what they heard from friends, hallucino- * * benign position from which it was writ- genic-induced visions, or the general ten. If you’ve laughed at our current Ivy inferiority “ - ” complex that seems to Classes are filling fast, so call or situation, you’ve experienced this nat- pervade YU. ural phenomenon visit us online today to reserve your seat . In reality, YU’s classes, pro- : The writer has done a ser- feasors and students stack up well vice for us by pointing out an aspect of against any college. In fact, many pro- ourselves that we normally don’t rec- fessors came to YU after teaching in ognize. She is not saying that this is a such ‘real’ universities as Yale, K A P L A N main focus, but interesting side an Harvard, Princeton, Dartmouth and note, and I for one « f AP T £ ST ״ 880 ״ agree. Columbia. I asked three such teachers 1 to compare their experiences in the dif- kaptest Dani Weiss .com ferent schools, and they all said YU stu SCW - Sophomore dents actually worked harder than their Test Prep, Admissions and Guidance. For iife. :' fN Acc . Ivy-League colleagues and were less ? - ? 29 Cheshvan 5762 O b s e r v e r Page 5

chiyuvis (an obligatory mitzvah). If anyone More on Zionism would like to explore this topic further you can read ‘The Mitzvah of Yishuv Eretz Yisrael,” by Observe Me Rabbi Hershal Schachter, in “Journal of Dear Observer readers: Halacha and Contemporary Society, Number A Column of Opinions: Since my article “How Zionistic is VIII” or email me at afrumgirl@ yahoo.com. I The Political Jew Your Typical YU Student” was published, apologize for any confusion my original article many students have asked me about the sign may have caused. Ezra Levine posted on the window of ‘Time Sincerely, Michal Leah Kanovsky in my article. Out Pizza," which I alluded to Kim Davis, SOW Senior The political Jew doesn’t buy their children, so that they won’t Because so many students have expressed products that support the grow up hating Jews. She is sign interest,I want to share what the said and Palestinian cause. She votes extra careful about tipping well Our who signed it. The sign read: “ Not Worthy of a Poll for the candidate she thinks will at the coffeehouse and will live in Eretz learned: One should always be better for the State of Israel, always smile graciously to the To the Editor: Yisrael, even in a city whose majority is idola- no matter what the office. She Laundromat attendant. She tors, and he should not live outside Eretz collects newspaper articles that wears a big Star of David neck I was quite confused by your recent - Yisrael, even in a city with a Jewish majority show bias against Israel and lace which she hopes they article about Stern and YC students’ opinions (Ketuvot 110b). shows them angrily to her notice so that they will under about moving to Israel. The writer polled stu- - The following Roshei Yeshiva strong- , friends and writes letters to the stand I represent all Jews, see, dents not only about whether they wanted to ‘ ly urge every Jew to seriously consider making editor about them. She sends we’re not the bad ones.’ move to Israel, but whether there was a mitzvah Aliyah. We believe that a massive return to our out a dozen email forwards a The political Jew is to move there. homeland will contribute greatly to an day with links to online polls not the only political animal out eternal While it is already ridiculous to ask alleviation of all demographic, economic and asking this question or that there. There are political whether students plan on moving to Israel (you religious problems in Israel today. We urge about diplomatic policy toward Native Americans, political wouldn’t ask how many students plan on keep- entire Jewish Diaspora, particularly the the State of Israel and she tells African Americans, and also the ing Shabbos next younger generation, to begin viewing Aliyah as her friends which way to vote. political Palestinians. They all week), this question at least serves a purpose of goal rather than an option. The political Jew champion their nation’s cause a ” gauging the commitment of the student body to reads books about the through diplomatic efforts. This sign had the signatures of the Haiacha, whether or not they are right or wrong. Holocaust in her free time. She They all feel that they have following rebbeim: Rav , However, asking 100 students whether organizes and attends rallies good reason to believe in their Rav , Rav Reichman, Rav there is an objective mitzvah to live in Israel is for any Jewish cause in any cause and spend time convinc , Rav Goldvicht, Rav Chaim futile. The Poskim and Poskot of YC and Stern - part of the world. She turns ing others to believe likewise, Drukman, Rabbi Blau and Rabbi Lamm. (chosen at random) do not determine Halacha. every dinner table into an These political animals are fea If the poll was simply meant to see how many - One more addition to the article: awareness session and gra tures of the type of democratic people are aware of the Halacha, it overlooked - Although I wrote in my article that the ciously informs the participants society that we live in. the complexity of a Halachic system that rarely Rambam says that the mitzvah of Yishuv Eretz in the lucky meal about every The political Jew answers in yes or no format. Yisrael is a mitzvah kiyumis (a voluntary mitz- detail of what’s going on in the could argue that the Torah vah), there are some Rabbis who disagree. Jewish political world. She can commands her behavior and Josh Goldman Many Rabbis believe that the Rambam tell us what Tony Blair said that all Jews should be political SSSB ‘03 thought that the mitzvah is actually a mitzvah about Israel in an interview two Jews. But if the political Jew’s days ago, or how Hillary Clinton actions were purely contrived responded to the sanctions that from traditional , then the UN put on Israel. why is it that the political Jew ’ The political Jew is resembles not so much Jewry Responses to SCW Students Chesed During a Zionist. She is a very specif- throughout history as the other Aftermath of Tragedy ic brand of Zionist. She could political creatures in today’s be Tzioni, Mizrachi or Dati culture? It couldn’t be that the Five of these women, in partic- ers to this woman who was Lumi. She explains to every- political Palestinian writes let- , In the past few weeks ular, stood out: Malki Roth, able to be much more useful in one what Zionism really is and ters and organizes rallies letters have poured into Yehudit Weinberger, Shaindi sneakers. Noa walked home who is or is not a Zionist. The because of a Torah command, Yeshiva offices praising Mayersdorf, Miriam Brickner, that night in her socks and did- political Jew knows exactly who Does the political ’ SCW students assis- and Noa Mazor. When any- n’t get the sneakers back for should be drafted into the Jew have a mitzvah to be tance with the aftermath thing needed to be done, two days. Israeli army and why. She involved in global politics? One of the World Trade these young women did it with On another day they knows who is a drain on the could argue that “All Jews are - Center tragedy. This let no questions asked and in a brought me kosher food from Israeli economy and how to responsible for one another,” ter was read by Rabbi spirit of giving that represents the Stern Cafeteria so that I rectify the problem. In her but one might respond that tak- Lamm at the annual Stern the best that humanity has to could eat, and coffee in the presence one is likely to find ing responsibility for other Jews College Dinner. offer. NYU Medical became morning. On Thursday, the her solutions very convincing could take the form of giving for , Noa and Malki were still and agree with her that the charity,praying for their welfare October 11, 2001 the center locating missing 13th people. there while other students had world must be crazy not to think and otherwise relying on G-d to Shabbat as she does. protect them, not necessarily Dear Dr. Lamm, Patients lists needed returned home for . to be gathered from other hos- Noa worked all night in the The political Jew trying to sway the political world pitals and updated hourly, with Patient Representative office takes it as her responsibility to to the Jewish side. Perhaps . Please excuse my until 7: rectify mistaken notions that being a political Jew is one way delay in sending this. someone responsible for col- and did not leave 00 Malki other people may have. She to fulfill the commandment to However, it is now one month lating lists and making sure a.m. the next morning. to do any task that crusades against ignorance be responsible for all Jews, but since the terrorist attack and they got to the right person... offered and only and will devote hours of her it is clearly not the only way. the holiday of Simchat Torah, Additionally the emergency needed to be done help Friday in to return time to filling people in on how Therefore it would be mistaken representing endings and room needed people to left on order , the volunteer home before sundown. the Arab situation erupted and to correlate being a good Jew beginnings, and I can’t think of man phones to proud why it was inevitable. She with doing things like boy- a more appropriate time to office needed people field I was never so questions, and volunteers had to be Jewish and would have knows her Arabs. She will cotting Palestinian products, write this note. describe the ‘Arab mentality’ attending rallies and writing On September 11, to be organized by skill and been proud to call any one of hospital needs. There was no these young women my with psychological expertise, angry letters. 2001, following the attacks at It’s not that Israel didn’t try to Though the political the World Trade Center, I task too large or small for daughter. I now can’t wait to year old help them, but Arabs refuse to Jew’s behavior might be in con- found myself at New York these young women. They introduce my 16- , to compromise. They are raised sonance with Torah values, I University Medical Center run- organized lists of translators daughter Yeshiva as soon pastoral counselors, crisis as have a chance. Each per that way. She will then inform don’t think it necessarily stems ning a “command center.” We I - and medical per- son I met from your school you about what the Koran says from a Torah command. And hadn’t started out to become a counselors was than the about Jews, or what she’s as worthy as it may be, I do not command center. The emer- sonnel. They helped every day more incredible to make order out of chaos next and a great testament to heard it says since she’s never believe all Jews are obligated gency room was fully staffed read it. She will finally cement to function as political repre- and equipped and awaiting and did it with a spirit of good- the spirit of Judaism. ness that permeated every- When I think of her argument by contrasting sentatives. It is a Jew’s patients. When few patients the Palestinian’s behavior with responsibility to keep the arrived we switched gears and thing they did. Yeshiva University it will , extra the Jew’s behavior over the Torah, but every Jew also has a directed our focus to utilizing On the first day a always be about these - A years. ‘Jews don’t kill’, she’ll right to avoid politics and volunteers and assisting the request went out for someone ordinary young women. A like assert, ‘Jews aren’t terrorists,’ should not be made to feel rescue efforts at the site to volunteer a pair of shoes. school full of students this . and that’s why the problem guilty for exercising that right, On that first morning, hospital pharmaceutical repre- should be extremely proud. our must be the Arab’s fault. To be Jewish does not mean to several young women from sentative, who was very famil- These are the best society iar with the hospital, had has to offer. The political Jew is be a political Jew. Stern College of Yeshiva best friends with the neighbor- showed up to volunteer to do showed up that day in high heels. Without a second s Sincerely, hood gentiles. She shows *Michal Leah Kanovsky can be anything that was required. ’ @ thought, Noa gave her sneak- C. Rainy Broomfield them how good a person she is reached at dimrod80 hot- so that they will think well of all mail.com Jews. She gives money to their charities and plays with Page 6 O b s e r v e r November 15, 2001 IMPACTING WORLD JEWRY Hesped f o r R a v Ahron Religious Levels Vary Soloveichik Draws Hundreds Among YU’s Grad Schools

By Observer Staff moral uprightedness, and his By Kim Davis in your class. My year there are about courage when facing death. 10 frum girls and about 20 frum guys,” undreds of people Lamm emphasized that, hen applying to undergradu- says Rivkin. “There are minyanim three filled Lampert although Rav Ahron had been ate and graduate programs, times a day ... and there are shiurim HAuditorium on in a position to resent the sue- Wstudents must consider vari- during the week [that are offered sepa- November 7th to mark the cess and reknown his older ous factors and must evaluate each rately for] men and for women.” shloshim of Rav Ahron brother, Rav Yosef program’s scholastic opportunities, Additionally, Rivkin and many of her Soloveichik, ZT”L, one of Soloveichik, his love and extra-curricular programs and campus fellow students enjoy the Shabbat the greatest Torah scholars admiration for his brother life. Religious Jews often evaluate atmosphere on campus. and Jewish leaders of the never wavered. another aspect of university life - the Not all people, however, twentieth century. Rav Following Lamm, two of Jewish life and programming that each choose YU graduate schools because university offers Not surprisingly, many of religious reasons Avi Weisel chose Ahron passed away during Rav Ahron Soloveichik Rav Ahron’s sons spoke. “My . . chol ha’moed sukkos at the father had a natural disposition students choose one of Yeshiva to attend YU’s Benjamin N. Cardozo age of 84. for the spiritual and to do what’s right,” University’s undergraduate colleges School of Law, not because of its Yeshiva University President Dr. said Rabbi . Rabbi because of its unique blend of Judaic Jewish identity, but because of its Norman Lamm, the first to address the Soloveichik stressed that his father’s stu- and secular courses. YU’s graduate accelerated entry program. In fact, ־/audience, spoke of the five aspects of dents learned just as much, if not more, schools also appeal to students for a says Weisel, “the minyamin and s/7 gevurah, or heroism, that Rav Ahron from observing Rav Ahron than from his variety of reasons, despite the fact that urim [at Cardozo] are nominal because embodied - his physical strength, his intel- shiurim. Rabbi Avram Eliezer Soloveichik graduate courses are open to both the activities are not school sponsored, lectual might, his political staunchness, his included remarks about Rav Aaron’s rela- Jews and non-Jews. rather they are student sponsored.” tionship with his wife, who passed away Many students, of course, Although there are various Jewish-ori- several months ago. Rav Ahron “referred choose YU graduate schools for the ented programs on the Cardozo cam- to himself after my mother’s passing as religious benefits they offer. Shira pus, such as Tree of Life Club, the half a neshama," Rabbi Soloveichik said. Rivkin, a first year student at Albert Israel Club, and the Lehman's Society, Rav Zebulun Charlop then briefly Einstein College of Medicine, placed that differentiate it from other law spoke about Rav Ahron’s commitment to Einstein as one of her top choices, not schools, many graduate students con- Yeshiva University before Rabbi Heschel only because of its good reputation, sider them of secondary importance Reichman, student and colleague of Rav but because, as a YU school, it offers a compared to the academic component. Ahron, recited the kel maleh prayer. large Orthodox community, kosher “I chose Cardozo [mainly] because it cafeterias, and Jewish holidays off. “It has a good reputation, and it has an Rav Ahron’s son delivers hesped is great to have a large amount of Jews continued on next page Reaction Vary on Campus to Drisha Minyan By Yael Ariel Drisha Minyan, an Orthodox minyan that “I’m very surprised,” stated him and realize that he is a big meets in the Abraham Joshua Heschel SCW senior Ester Levy. “I wouldn’t expect chacham and fellow Jew,” said SCW he special Rosh Hashana and Yom School on the Upper-west Side, gave the that people that got their smicha from our senior Kim Davis. Kippur services emphasizing option of attending a minyan in which university would do something that’s very Those affiliated with Drisha Tfemale participation that the Drisha women participated in leading pesukei Reform-like.” Levy is referring to the fact also have great respect for Rabbi Silber. “I Minyan held earlier this year has sparked d’zimra, read from the Torah, and that the new minyan was planned with the think that he took a really big step that a diverse reactions from SCW students, received aliyot. Those who came to the approval of Rabbi David Silber, the lot of people condemned him for, and I’m ranging from ambivalence to shocked crit- Drisha Minyan could choose between this founder of the Drisha Institute for Jewish really proud of him,” said Shayna icism. one and a traditional minyan, and both , who received his smicha from Funman, a student at the Drisha On the high holidays, the groups joined for parts of the service. Yeshiva University. Institute’s Scholar’s Circle. Some students had positive Although the level of women’s responses. Although the Drisha participation included in the new minyan Minyan is distinct from the Drisha is reminiscent of services generally asso- SCWStudentsPerform Ultimate Mitzvah Institute, an establishment that ciated with the Reform, Conservative, and provides continuing education Reconstructionist movements, some classes to men and women, SCW students were not so concerned. By Jessica Russak number of women went to An immense Rabbi Silber s renown from his To each their own, said Renana Harari donate blood and called the number of Jewish souls were ’ ‘ ” . involvement with the Drisha fter the September Red Cross to donate their comforted by the Tehillim Institute has affected students time. Many tried to go to the and prayers of the 10 girls ’ .terrorist attack on opinion about the new minyanי 11 ** s te 1 6 attack to help, but who have done Shmira each It s so important that even if“ י ANew York’s World were' stopped at 14th street weekend. These girls define ’ Trade Center took the lives * people disagree with Rabbi where they were informed the giving and generous spir of thousands, Jewish volun- - Silber they should still respect teers were forced to do it of the students of SCW. Shmira by the body The physical situ- ation of the Shmira feels RALLY DRAWS ZIONIST STUDENTS יי. remains preserved in NYU hospital. Because m Ml almost too easy to be a Jewish body must |jB| such a huge deed. SCW By Michelle Sadoff one, ranging from elderly people to never be left alone, y senior Etah Mezzei start- parents to students. Everybody pre- Shmira is the mitzvah of & |ed the Stern shifts at 2 rafat is a terrorist" and “Stop sent had one thing in common: a love staying with a body from t , WM pm on Friday, October the terrorism, stop the hate for Israel and hate for terrorism. When • ” 19th, relieving Leah ך יי the time it is found dead ‘ISifl were just two of many chants asked why she attended the rally, ... A until the time it is buried. , Cohen, who finished yelled by SCW and YC students, as SCW sophomore Lena Dordek said, I . \Y “ New York’s Jews, orga- A Osgood’s week shifts. well as local community members at have a strong connection to Israel. I She did her shift in a nized by Armin Osgood, SCW students as pictured in the New st want to give Israel as much support as warm tent, separate from the October 21 pro-lsrael/anti-ter- have been doing Shmira Times I possibly can.” York rorism rally which took place on 3rd since mid-September. the bodies and the autop- In general, there was a feel nd - Jews from around the city, that only residents of Lower sies, but still with a view of Avenue and 42 Street. ing that the anti-terrorism aspect of the primarily the Upper West could pass the sealed trucks. The rally, which was the sec- rally was not given equal attention. Side, have selflessly given through. SCW junior ond one organized by SCW and YC ‘The only thing that was against ter- hours of their time to perform Now, weeks later, Judith Kaplan finished her students this year, included chants, rorism at both rallies, was the ‘Honk if this deed. women from SCW can still shift at 5 am and said to the pro-Israel anti-terrorism signs, you hate terrorism’ sign and that many Unfortunately, be an enormous help by vol- Burns security guard who speeches made by students, recita- people honked,” Dordek said. there had been no one who unteering for Shmira on walked her back to the dorm, tion of tehillim, and the singing of Am For the future, there is anoth- was close enough to NYU Shabbat. For the past few “I could have gone another Yisrael Chai and Hatikva. er rally coming up on December 2nd hospital who would be able weekends, the shifts have four hours.” Her presence, Although only fifty people sponsored by different organizations to walk over on Shabbat to been filled by SCW students. she said, was not. only a attended, the general attitude at the to speak out against all terrorism. do Shmira. Osgood was at a But a few Shabbatot are not comfort to Jewish souls, but rally was enthusiastic. “The student Zemmelman feels it is very important loss for what to do, when YU enough. These bodies will be also to the tired policemen turnout was fairly good considering to attend. “As the next generation, it’s alumna Adam Plotch real- at NYU hospital for an and doctors taking breaks in that it was put together quickly and our responsibility to step forward in ized that Stern College was extended period of time, and the tent, some of whom cried there wasn’t much time to advertise,” support of Israel and to send a strong in the perfect location, and as the rubble is sorted, more when she told them why she commented Yael Zemmelman, co- message, that as long as Israel is made his plea to the young bodies will be found. Shmira was there. president of the Israel Club. “But in engulfed by terror and as long as our women of Stern. must be done, and SCW stu- Minimal effort general, we want to have a much soldiers remain missing in action, we After the attacks, dents are asked now to vol- breeds enormous results. To higher student attendance.” won’t sit quietly.” SCW was in a frenzy with unteer for a mitzvah that they volunteer for Shmira for any Despite being small, the may not have the opportunity Shabbat, call Jessica students trying to help in any turnout on the 21st was a diverse way possible. A countless to perform again. Russak at (646) 935-6288. 11 1002 ,2 ? •c .s » * j ft a }. O — H set;! 29 Cheshvan 5762 O b s e r v* e r Page 7 PRESIDENTS’ PAGE

Message from Message from how going out and giving to the students is great, TAC President SCWSC President but we can’t always be giving, or we run the risk Toby Goldfisher Elana Soleimani of burning out and in the end not being able to help anyone. We need to re-charge our own bat- teries well man from my community said I have the answer to the ques- as . m tjon This is my proposition: Let s look toward Part I: I that many Stern women begin . We’ll play Jeopardy I’ll give ’ these young women and make them our energy ׳ t h o u g h t their college experience with one you the answer you tell me the ' source They took time out to come to practically long and goal, which namely is to get mar c uest on 1 recently had the . - 28111* :Iopportunity' and privilege to be a the middle of nowhere, (Walker Valley, New York) hard before I decided what to ried. I got very upset and pro- ? p ' where we were even awakened by cowbells, to mentor/advisor at a high school * י write about for this month’s col- ceeded to go on to defend myself leadership conference. meet other students like them. Students with umn.I know that what I am about and my fellow students to this 1 foresight, energy, stamina and vision I don t even to write does not agree with what man, telling him about all of the Approximately ten yeshiva high . ’ that these women knew what they were, or everyone thinks, but I am willing women I know who attend Stern schools from Texas to Baltimore and the tri-sate think how amazing it was They are where we all once to take a risk because this issue in order to get an excellent edu area, 80 students and their faculty advisors, gath- . - were. I saw me now, inside of them. I remember is important to me. cation. Later that day I was think- ered for two days of brainstorming, planning and telling my friend that these kids are just like us I was sitting in the Caf ing about what that man had awareness training. It was basically two-pronged, . They don t sleep, and all they do is think about the other day with a group of said, and it dawned on me that how we, as Jews, should view and act toward ’ they can do for everyone else. Lets go back, friends. The conversation devel there was some truth to his America and our role in light of current events what - find our energy and work with it, use it There is oped into what many young frum words. towards Israel as Jews living in America. It was . no reason why the same ten or twelve students adults are discussing these days: Everyone reading this an amazing experience. The most amazing thing should do everything. It burns them out and the dating and marriage. Judy (not article should now take a minute of all is that almost 70% of them were women. results becomes stale Each and every one of her real name) began to com or two to think about what makes This is our answer!!! I was in a session, and . - you has something different, unique and special plain that she hadn’t gone on a her happy. I know this sounds 30/45 of the participants were women. This is inside. You can make a difference!!! All you have date in “more than two weeks!” hokey but just do it. Now that you what we need. This is the next generation, the to do is take the initiative. A journey of 1,000 "What is she complaining have come up with a few things answer. “ miles begins with a single step - Chinese Proverb about?” I thought to myself. “She that make you smile, consider Before the conference there was a mini- ” is young and smart, why is she where you are in life and how you training session. The speaker was explaining so worried?” can attain the goals that brought A few others chimed in you to smile. We are students in Message from I think the students should not hesi- all with their dating problems. One a unique women’s college. SSSBSC President tate to enroll in our mentoring pro- complained about the long, Let s be proud of who we are as ’ Darya Gorelik gram. I was very pleased to see that a drawn out process of dating people and where we have the lot of students are interested in partic- because there are so many mid- potential to go as strong religious ipating. We hope they will greatly benefit from the die people involved. Another women. Why are we rushing to semes- opportunity to get some valuable advice from the whined that she wanted to meet get out of here and get on with alumni of the school. Besides that, we are work- guys in a more “natural” way. our lives? :. I ing on arranging a Sy Syms alumni to come on Before I knew it, all of these We need to take some do well on campus to speak about her work experience and beautiful, smart, young single time to realize where we are and career opportunities as a Jewish woman. women were complaining in one where we want to be going. We time for the I want to stress that we think it is way or another about the shid- must shake ourselves and ask planned for extremely important for every student to get duch process. I began to think why we feel this pressure to you later on in the semester. I think that it is very involved in our programs and attend the informa- about the fundamental problem move on, be it getting a job or important for me to explain why it would be bene- tional forums and meetings we are having which exists in our outlook on getting married. We have to fitial to all the Sy Syms students to join our vari- throughout the year. dating. reevaluate if we really want what ous clubs and programs. Our goal is to give you We need to clarify the we are running towards. If after an opportunity to get some useful information on problem and understand that we this long process one decides the career of your interest and the different ways have the power to change. As that what will make her very to reach the goals you set in your life. That is why educated women of the 21stcen- happy is getting married, then tury, we have to realize that we she has made a respectable are in a special situation. We are choice and it is everyone’s duty the first generation of Orthodox who knows her to help her find Jewish women to be collectively her mate, THURSDAY MAY 23 11 AM educated on a higher level and My fellow women: it is we are holding positions that up to us to rise to the challenge. women have never held before, Let’s try not to be overcome with THE THEATER whether it be in chinuch, busi- and ultimately succumb to the ness, medicine or law. pressure that we are faced with. -Tbsre are negative Realize that marriage is not the stereotypes about women in gen- only path to happiness. Take eral and especially about women pride in who you are and strive to who attend SCW. Over the be the best you can be. Shabbat table, one middle-aged Religious Life at YU Grad Schools Commencement continued from previous page

entertainment law program, es, Judaism is brought into the which interests me,” says Miriam classroom. “It seems inevitable Grossman. that the topic will revolve around Yeshiva graduate Judaism. [For example], if the schools, as they gain in academ- topic is on ethics, it is hard not to ic standing, do offer students bring Judaism into the picture,” more than just a religious envi- says Bilha Fruchter, a first year ronment. “Wurzweiler is the only Wurzweiler student, graduate program Of course, YU gradu- that I am aware of that offers the ate schools are not religiously opportunity to get a certificate in isolated, as not all people who Jewish communal services,” enroll in YU graduate schools are SENIORS, HAVE says Dina Green, explaining her Jewish. “There is such a diversi- reason for choosing YU’s ty among the people,” says YOU FILED FOR Wurzweiler School of Social Sarah Kogan, a second year stu- Work. dent at YU’s Ferkauf School of GRADUATION? That YU graduate Psychology. “Religious life at schools are permeated with a Ferkauf is dependent on the indi- religious atmosphere is not even vidual.” At Einstein, there are a IF NOT, PICK UP KIT necessarily a plus for everyone, number of clubs that cater to dif- For those seeking a religion-neu- ferent ethnic groups, such as the FROM THE OFFICE tral education, some YU gradu- Asian Club and the Indian Club, OF THE ate schools can be disappoint- “Every student tries to find his REGISTRAR ing. Although most of place here,” says Malka Skiba, a ON YOUR CAMPUS Wurzweiter’s classes, for exam- student in her second year at pie, are not about Jewish topics, Einstein, since there tends to be a majori- ty of Jews in many of the class- November 15, 2001

Stem Shuttles: Leading You Out In the New Security Measures * Installed on Campus By Rachel Horn Penn Station.” is unfair that transportation is This tactic is, of course, provided to such local destina- By Sari Moskowitz many students disagree with magine this scenario: It’s a based on the supposition that tions and I have to walk to 42nd Sasson, questioning whether frigid Thursday night. Your most students need to get to street,” she comments. he luxury of rushing into the new security measures truly Ibus is leaving the Port and Penn SCW administrators the school building as provide a stronger sense of Authority Bus Terminal in 25 Station. This assumption how- are now realizing that a need for Tclass is starting is no security on campus. “At first minutes. The bitter wind whips ever, may not be accurate, transportation to Grand Central longer a viable option for many there was a sense of added around you as you rush down and Port Authority is necessary. SCW students. As a result of security,” comments Sara , lugging your suit- In an effort to reevaluate the recent efforts to increase the Brodsky, an SCW junior. case behind you. You arrive at P jlillEI needs for shuttle service to security on both the midtown “However, I’m not sure any the terminal out of breath, with ^ these locations, a trial run was and main YU campuses, all stu- method is entirely foolproof.” a pain in your left shoulder from planned for the week of dents and faculty members are Dafna Schindler, also a junior, hauling your study load. You October 29th. “One shuttle now required to enter through agrees partially with both of her shift your things around to get would leave at 5:30. We’ll try the specially designated classmates. “I don’t know if it money ready, purchase a ticket, this for a week, and then evalu- ‘entrance’ doors, and exit only makes the building any more and run up the escalator, only to ate,” Gorman speculates. “If through the doors marked ‘exit.’ secure but it certainly creates find your bus has just pulled there is a need, this system will less traffic jams.” out. You think to yourself, “If continue.” Those who support the only the shuttle stopped here!” Although some stu- existence of separate Students who commute dents believe that the shuttle to exit and entrance lanes, from the New • York Port and the such as Dean David Authority Bus Terminal on 41st Port Authority should follow the Himber, extol the multiple Street and Eighth Avenue and schedule as other bi hourly benefits of the new sys A large number of students take - - Grand Central Station on 42nd shuttles, many are learning to tern. “[The separate the vans to Penn Station Street and have deal with the new, limited ser- entrance and exit lanes] found their own means of trans- Many students have expressed vice. Indeed, as winter weather serve a double function,” portation to the terminals thus frustration and concerns about rapidly approaches and dark- Students must enter through Dean Himber notes. “In far. Yeshiva University vans, the inconvenience and safety. ness sets in earlier in the day, designated “Entrance” terms of convenience, it’s which traveled to these loca- Devorah Schneider, an those students may choose to just good practice - and it’s tions everyday in previous SCW sophomore who lives in accept the new schedule and Additional numerous security easier for security to monitor years, now only provide service Teaneck, NJ, feels transporta- subscribe to the maxim “beg- guards have been positioned people coming in.” to these locations on Fridays tion should be offered to the gars can’t be choosers." outside of the dormitories and While many students and Sundays. On a trial basis Port Authority. “You have to wait school building to force every- and faculty members are aware only, one van has been slotted at least half an hour for the M16 one who enters to show ID of the changes in security that to travel to Port Authority at 5 to take you to the cards. Indeed, while these new directly affect them, they may -security measures are intended not be aware of the less notice ~ :.:’•-•*'־•p.m. each day. terminal which can p According to John cause students to WgSmSKk to provide for a safer, more able procedural adjustments. ’ Gorman, the director of Security miss their bus and s ; ; : , secure environment, they also Donald Sommers, the chief of at Stern College for Women, the have to wait in Port pose new challenges for many security of YU, points out that adjustment of the van routes A u t h o r i t y , ” students who must now allow the new security measures was for good reason. “By bring- Schneider notes. “If 1fi 1'fiWBWffr1 for extra time in order to pass include “more careful screening ing students to the Port vans ran on through the security check- of all mail items, a lot of alert Authority, the vans were being Thursday night, it points properly. notices and ongoing emergency tied up in a lot of traffic,” says would be more reli- While the new security response training.” He also Gorman. “At peak times, this able and safe.” measures may allow for a more notes that even prior to the impacted the rest of the service. Michelle Bernstein, accurate way of checking ID recently instituted security mea- We need the most support an SCW freshman, cards, some students have sures, YU’s security officers going to Sixth and Eighth walks to Grand complaints regarding the incon- were required to attend more Avenues, to Herald Square and Central Station. “It Vans depart to Grand Central on a trial basis venience and additional time it emergency response training takes to show identification, as than any other institution. The well as the traffic that reason for this, maintains results from as many Sommers, is that “People can’t as a dozen students perform their functions if they Fears of Anthrax Affect SCW crowding into the nar- don’t know what their functions row entrance lane entail That s why training is By Margueya Novick over the train. Once again, terrorism threat from anthrax continues to rise, ‘ ’ . . ’ we well at breathed into our very air, leaked into how have the women at SCW been “I find it annoying,” essential - so sleep says Shira Sasson, night. here are common precautions crevices that were always consid- affected? ” The reason for the one takes when living in New ered impenetrable. One student, Gizela Braun, SCW junior, about “ security is simply York City. Students are At SCW, the threat of admitted that she is extremely ner- the revamped heightened T entrances But I do what’s going on in the world at advised not to walk alone at night, to anthrax is not a passing thought, a vous. “I’m scared to open my mail, . “ a more large, adds Dean Himber hold their bags so their wallets are threat that only applies to political as is my roommate. We’re both real- think it’s ” . r Obviously we are living in chal not accessible, and to be wary of the figures or celebrities. The RA’s are ly afraid,” Braun said. Several stu- - 9 ' “ - lenging times and the University surroundings. Sad though it may be now advised to wear gloves and dents expressed such sentiments, ° to check IDs and is doing our utmost to ensure that such safety measures are nee- goggles when sorting the mail, bring- while some felt unaffected. “I feel way who goes the safety of our students, facul- essary, it has become a way of life. ing the chaotic situation of world into pretty removed,” said Ayelet Rivka control in and comes out ty and administration.” However, while staying,safe the dorm, Jaye, an SCW junior. “It hasn’t real- .” H o w e v e r, on the streets seems ly hit Stern.” natural, feeling vulnera- Aviva Fishoff, an SCW ble when receiving let- senior added, ‘There’s a National ters is beyond any mea- Guard watching all of us walk by Karduner Concert sure of normal. A person in Penn Station, so that’s some- can pre-empt the dan- thing I’ve noticed, but I’m not at Rocks SCW gers lurking on a all afraid. I take the train every Manhattan street corner, day, and don’t really think about Over two hundred students turned out for the but biological warfare, any of this.” TAC/SCWSC sponsored Yosef Karduner concert seeping into our living One of the RA’s at SCW held on October 24th. SCW women sang along with rooms and office build- has had to cope with cautiously Karduner’s soulful songs. ings, is not something sorting mailas well as soothing that a can of mace and a students’ anxiety. “The main cell phone will ward off. RAs sort mail with criasks thing is to be careful. You should It is not embodied in an keep [anthrax] in the back of your ominous figure that one crosses the The tension that has crack- mind as a possibility, but not to get street to avoid; it is not even exclu- led in the air since September 11th, paranoid.” sive to high \ profile recipients, has taken on different effects. Large SCW itself has, thankfully, Anyone and everyone feels at risk. public areas are now potential bomb- not been hit by anthrax. Although it “Attention passengers, due ing sites, - and anyone of Arab is all too easy to get swept up by the to a police investigation at 34th descent now has a more sinister air. spreading panic, students have Street, we will be bypassing that sta- There has been a general feeling of mainly dealt with this issue calmly upset especially in SCW as a Jewish and maturely. Subways are still Rachel Baum, an SCW student, and her י -tion.” The usual sighs and com plaints are not heard; 'instead, a institution alarmingly close to the being taken, and life is proceeding mother, who was visiting from Florida, unanimous sense of fear passes . As the num- as usual - albeit with a new touch of enjoyed themselves at the concert ber of casualties from the latest caution. * sq v m *J" 3 & £1 — Q 30 .י 5S ,8L 9dl5S2SM Cheshvan’ -5Z62. - - — O b s e r v e r Page 9*״.״29 Netanyahu to speak at YU DEPARTMENT IN FOCUS: Channukah Dinner By Caryn Litt Lamm’s last academic dinner as BIOLOGY President of the University and RIETS,” ormer Prime Minister of Israel commented Ferrara. As the honoree, Benjamin Netanyahu has been Lamm will give the keynote address at By Caryn Litt of the department is #to Fchosen as the convocation speak- the dinner, develop a four-year intensive program er for Yeshiva University’s 77th Annual Immediately preceding the din- s the women’s college of Yeshiva that combines biotechnology and busi- Chanuka Dinner and Convocation. ner will be the convocation, at which University, SCW unquestionably ness, such as the field of genomics Netanyahu, who has made several lec- Lamm will confer honorary doctoral Aihas a role in revolutionizing healthcare. “We want to show students turing appearances at YU in previous degrees on Harvey Becker, Lea women’s education and in proving their interdisciplinary opportunities,” years, is expected to tailor his com- Eisenberg, Warren Eisenberg, Benjamin female stereotypes wrong. A good explains Biology professor Dr. Brenda ments to current events by Heller, and Bernard example of Stern’s rising to the occa- Loewy. discussing the Free . : . ::: Madoff all philan- sion is the serious approach it takes As the requirements for the World’s response to terror- ' thropists and communal toward the sciences, a field typically Biology major exist now, the objective ism. leaders who have been considered part of the male domain. seems to be on preparing students with “Netanyahu is a significantly involved with The Biology department, in particular, is a well-rounded foundation. The major is distinguished leader,” stat- YU. in fact one of the strongest departments structured so that students take courses ed Peter Ferrara, Director HI Student leaders, at Stern. from the following three areas: of the Department of including members of “When I first got to Stern,Idid- Population and Ecology, Molecular and Communication and Public Student Council, mem- n’t even know what I wanted to do,” Cellular, and Organismal. Although Affairs. “Not everyone bers of the Torah says Sabrina Weisman, SCW Biology some Biology majors claim that the agrees with him, but he ,»5 Activities Council, and the major and coeditor of Derech Hatevah. requirement of such courses as Ecology has a compelling and con- ^ | Editors-in-Chief of the “I found quickly, though, that Biology is is not useful, the administration insists Observer, have received one of the best departments in the that the requirement is necessary, even viction-driven world-view.” Netanyahu spoke to SCW invitations to the dinner. “I school. if only for success on the Biology Major Netanyahu also has a Honors students last year ” strong relationship with YU, know nothing about the The department is certainly Field Achievement Test, which covers as evidenced by the YU honorary dinner, but I’m pleased to unparalleled in the individual attention all areas of Biology. “We can’t have degree he already holds as well as the be invited,” remarked TAC president given to students in order to guarantee such a minimalist view,” says Dean many favorable comments he has made ^ by Goldfisher. their success after they leave SCW. Ethel Orlian. “The more we know the about the University in the past. ° The Chanuka dinner is consid- “We are interested in the students better.” This year’s dinner, which is ered one of YU’s most distinguished developing their potential and in adding: Although the Biology depart- being held December 2 at the Waldorf- events of the academic year. Past ‘uniqueness’ to their resumes,” asserts ment has created a highly developed Astoria hotel, is particularly significant speakers have included such celebrated Biology professor Dr. Harvey Babich. To program for those majoring in it, the because Yeshiva University President figures as New York Governor George that end, a heavy emphasis is placed on department seems lacking in its offer- Dr. Norman Lamm, who announced his Pataki and New York Senator Charles extracurricular experiences. Professors ings to non-majors. Stern requires one retirement plaps last year, is being hon- Schumer. continually make year of science ored. “In all probability, this is Dr. students aware of with lab for ail internship and students, and, research opportuni- a l t h o u g h Those Who Didn’t Go ties. During this past Chemistry and summer, more than Physics are Freshmen React to Current Situation in Israel fifteen percent' of options, the vast science majors par- majority of stu- ticipated in some dents elect to By Rina Shapiro , last year the sophomore spent in S. kind of internship, take Biology. The Daniel Abraham Israel program and is including internships level at which the Due to the current situation in Israel, currently taking a leave of absence in at the Weizman n 0 n - m aj 0 rs her second year at Darchei Binah In the freshman and sophomore classes . “ Institute of Science Biology class is , the course of events, I saw the hand of are larger than normal this semester and the Rusk taught, however, G d, and felt very lucky to be in Israel Many students who were planning on - .” Institute of NYU Medical Center. can be frustrating. Just because some HaRav Kanievsky, one of the head “ - going to Israel, either for Shana Aleph Students are also encouraged one’s not majoring in Biology doesn’t rabbis in Bnei Brak, said that the safest or Shana Bet, changed their plans at to participate in the clubs and activities mean she’s not interested in science," place to be is Israel, she comments I the last moment because of the August ” . “ offered at SCW. In addition to the claims Yael Zemmelman, an SCW always just thought of that as a nice 9th bombing at Sbarros in central Biology Club, there is the Derech junior. I come out of class saying, that thing to say, but | see that he it “ ‘ . Now, however, due to the meant Hatevah publication, a Torah and sci was the biggest waste of time.’” Indeed, after the September 11th tragedy G d - September 11th tragedy and recent . - ence journal, and SURGE, a forum for there are many students who feel that sent us a message, and that message anthrax threats, America also seems the sharing of student research. “I the non-majors class, which covers only less than secure Do SCW shouldn’t be ignored.” . students enjoyed talking about my research;with Human Biology, is barely even on a feel that changing their plans for secu- Sarah Weisman, an SCW other people and exploring it in a group high school level, freshman who hails from Jerusalem, - rity reasons were for naught? setting,” says Shoshana Frahkel, who The difficulty for the adminis- agrees that there is a message and a Brooke Laniado, an SCW fresh- recently delivered a SURGE presenta tration, however, is that the grades are lesson to learn. There s no reason to - man, was prevented by her parents ‘ ’ tion entitled, Navigating the Human so extreme- for whatever reason, there be scared to go to “ from spending the year in Israel due to Israel because Genome.” are still students in the non-majors there s divine intervention. Whatever is security issues. “I was fighting on and ’ Although a very important Biology class getting C’s and D’s. To going to happen will happen, any off with my parents during my senior - aspect of the educational, and resume combat the issue, the administration in where, anytime, she says You aren t - year to be able to go Israel,” Laniado ” . “ ’ building, process, these extracurricular recent years offered an Introduction to throwing yourself into a fiery furnace by says. “When the bombing at Sbarros activities are still above and beyond the Science course as an alternative to the going to Israel took place, my parents told me that I .” heavy course-load expected of Biology Biology class, which was not well Though most students who definitely couldn”t go.” majors. “There’s a tremendous amount received, and has considered creating weren t able to go to Israel are happy Laniado, though she wishes she ’ of pressure; you’re never finished with an Honors non-majors Biology class. “I went to Israel, is enjoying SCW. and adjusted at SCW, there is still a “I’m your work,” says SCW Biology major don’t have a clear answer to this prob- happy here. I would be going through longing to be in Israel amongst them. Jenny Richmond. Compounded with the lem, admits Dean Karen Bacon, While being interviewed, May was on ” similar things in terms of dealing with lectures are labs, some of which last for Non biology majors who are security if I was in Israel, and it s not the phone with a friend in Israel. Over - ’ hours and require extensive lab reports, still serious about science would prefer , the long distance static, she yelled, like I wouldn’t be afraid if I was there - “I Although considered by some introductory courses in more specific want to be there with you guys! But I wish I was in Israel more since ” students to be too lengthy and time- aspects of biology, such as anatomy or the September 11th tragedy.” consuming, the labs are actually a genetics. As of now, however, these Tamar May, another freshman major contributor to the excellent repu- courses do not fulfill the science whose original plans were changed Check out the Latest tation the Biology department has. requirement. The Biology department from going to Israel, is doing well at Yeshiva News According to Babich, the Biology does envision a greater offering of SCW. While upset that she’s not in department is allowed “unlimited funds,” Biology courses for both science and Israel, she supports her parents’ deci- on the helped along by large, individual dona- non science majors, but the implemen sion. I m not still upset, but I feel like I - - “ ’ tions, to keep its labs state-of-the-art. tation of those courses is obviously missed an opportunity. But I didn’t get Observer Website The labs used by Biology majors are largely dependent on the size of the more upset about it after the continually being updated with the school - as well as whether the number September 11th tragedy.” newest equipment. of SCW women interested in science: Many viewed the September WW.YUOBSERVER.COM The department has an eye on continues to grow, 11th tragedy as bearing some sort of the future in other ways, as well. A goal message. Chava Brochin, an SCW

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. O p m O ,a ־ ־ ־ ; :i1• 1 2 - , , . . *״ P m : - V ft 5 י - - י Page 10 O b s e r v e r - November 15, 2001 Does a Double Curriculum Mean REACTIONS TO YESHIVA Half the Work? UNIVERSITY S CAREER FAIR By Rachel Fyman Zelda Braun, noting that students This could be a result of the fact By Alana Sher a senior interested in psychol- will come to her for help in gener- that, due to the dual curriculum ogy. “Fordham was supposed ith midterms well under al stress-management. required by the University, stu- tudent responses to to be here, but they’re not.” way, stress levels at Even though the majori- dents may be taking up to seven Yeshiva University’s Ruthie Ephron, also a WStern are high. The ty of tests and papers all seem to courses each semester, plus labs SCareer Fair on Monday, psychology major, admits that cafeteria and libraries are filled be concentrated within a period of and required gym courses, which October 29, were as varied as although the program has its with study groups, and tests and a few weeks, there are courses is significantly more than students their majors. A plethora of rep- good points, there is much papers are the primary topic of that require consistent work take in other colleges. The more resentatives in the fields of room for improvement. “I met conversation in the elevators. throughout the semester. Stern advanced do not accounting, finance, market- with representatives from Lines are forming at the Xerox currently offers twelve Honors necessarily demand less work ing, management, communi- Adelphi, Hofstra and St. Johns machines at the same time as courses, which are characterized than general studies classes, cations, computers, business and asked them questions overpriced textbooks are being precisely by the increased read- either. “I don’t think of my courses and actuarial sciences gath- about their schools, financial cracked open for the first time. ings and papers they require. “It’s differently from any other course ered at Belter Hall-Weissberg aid and the statistics to get in,” This atmosphere begs the simple entirely subjective,” says SSSB offered in the University,” says Commons to meet with the stated Ephron “It was good, question - is this midterm cram- junior Sara Brodsky. “You can .Bible professor Naomi Grunhaus. hopeful candidates of summer but the Career Fair could be ming the extent of the workload at take all easy courses or all hard “The best way to grow in Torah is internships and full-time jobs improved if it offered more Stern? courses.” SCW senior Ronit to study it seriously.” post graduation. Some stu- graduate schools.” “The workload is defi- Mendel adds, “[The workload] One advantageous dents found the variety of Toby Goldfisher, the nitely lighter here, and the whole depends on how hard you choose result to having a moderate work- careers offered as limited, SCW Torah Activities Council academic environment is just to work.” load is having more time for part- while others found it compre- president, proffered advice to more relaxed,” says junior Adina Many students do, in time jobs and for participating in hensive. the career guidance staff. Rozmaryn, who transferred from fact, choose to take courses that the many extra-curricular activi- ‘The Career Fair is a “There were few graduate Brandeis to SCW this year. have reputations for being easy, ties and chessed opportunities great opportunity to explore schools for psychology and I While Stern professes to A number of students will admit, that Stern encourages. The career options,” commented can count on my hand the be a top-notch institution for high- for example, to taking Jewish University does, after all, pride Lisa Fuchs, a senior in Sy career choices for informal er education, many students feel Studies classes below their level itself in producing well-rounded Syms. “I’m interested in find- Jewish education,” said that Stern’s main draw is its in order to inflate their Grade students. ing a job in programming for Goldfisher. ‘They need more social, rather than academic, Point Averages. next year, so I brought my of a social science focus advantages. “If academics had Despite resume with me.” because they’re very focused been my priority, I would have the assertion Sy Syms students on business and actuarial sci- gone to a college closer to where that the work- A perused the tables, submitting ence. There were around I live,” says one student who is load is relatively §3» resumes and gathering infor- three graduate programs not from the New York area. light, professors mation about various firms here.” There is no denying that often get com- Ml including, Knight Trading Although many stu- Group, AXA Advisors Inc., dents feel that there is not "י -there is work to be done at Stern, plaints from stu but, for a large number of stu- dents who feel Prudential Securities and enough emphasis on graduate dents, a heavy workload at Stern that they are r Doral Bank. programs, there are those is purely seasonal. “Midterms and unable to com- HB ‘The student turnout who found the Career Fair finals time is always stressful,” plete assign- aw looks good, very good, “ said beneficial. Susanne Goldstone, Leora Schayer has says Assistant Dean of Students ments on time. Students engrossed in lecture of Yehudah Amichai Corresponding Secretary of spent the past few months poetry class SCW Student Council. sending out requests for grad- “However, I wish there could uate school applications in SCW Departs from Precedent by have been a few more busi- social work. Attending Career nesses I would be interested Fair expedites the application Changing Calendar in. I found only one listing process, she says. “It makes under the subject I’m looking life easier because everything Classes Held on Tzom Gedalia and on Friday into.” is gathered here, you sign up While the Career Fair and send out all in one place,” pamphlet boasts numerous asserted Shayer. By Rachel Gross extra week, commented Miriam it s annoying to commute. ” ’ ” listings under subjects such as Yet for many stu Guttman, an SCW freshman Bernstein also voiced the fear of - accounting and information dents-especially those in the or the first time in many from Ohio. It s terrible, agreed many - that the school will be “ ’ ” technologyj the brochure fails liberal arts program the years, the SCW adminis Debra Feinberg, an SCW sopho- empty on Tzom Gedalia Others - - . to cite more than two repre- struggle to find a career con tration decided to hold more from New Jersey, who wondered whether any given - F sentatives in both the fields of tinues. “I went to Career Fair classes on Tzom Gedalia, the commiserated with her friends lessons would be repeated for Healthcare and Law. to see what my options were fast following Rosh Hashana that from out of town It s inconve absent students at a later time, a - - . “ ’ . - Some students inter for something a little more off has typically provided a day off nient and very difficult to com perk that would make attendance - - - ested in graduate programs beat, like writing,” commented for SCW students To clarify why mute because Rosh Hashana on Tzom Gedalia even more . were also dismayed at the Margueya Novick, a communi this year’s schedule differed from ended so late which made it diffi trouble than it is worth. - - meager selection of graduate cations major at SCW. “I felt those of previous years, Zelda cult to get buses It s unfair that Classes were also held . ’ programs. There weren t a lot bad that the creative arts were Braun, the associate Dean of many girls missed class. on Friday, October 19, for those ‘ ’ ” of graduate schools and I was not represented, there was Students, explained that it was Indeed, because SCW students who normally have hoping Ferkauf would be almost nothing and it was very necessary to have school on prides itself on its diverse student classes on Thursday afternoons. here,” observed Estie Rosen, discouraging.” Tzom Gedalia because of the body, it was difficult for many stu- Not surprisingly, many students unusually long yom tov break dents to accept that this year on responded with the same feel- that afforded nearly three weeks Tzom Gedalia, SCW was trans- ings of understanding and criti- WYUR think having a YU radio station is a great idea because it can of vacation. formed into a commuter school. cism similar to those that were continued from page 13 It is required by law that Another common com- expressed when school was held give students a chance to feel class schedules for each day of plaint was that being in school on on Tzom Gedalia. “I felt that it Waisbord remarked, after connected to YU while they are the week be held at least fifteen Tzom Gedalia detracted from the was a big inconvenience being told about WYUR for the in their dorms or homes,” com- times during the course of a serious nature of the fast. “I feel because Shabbos was really first time. “If WYUR didn’t mented Kim Davis, an SCW semester. Consequently, the that having school on a fast day starting to come in early,” lament- come back, obviously it would- senior. “I would love to see the administration decided to hold is wrong because a fast day is ed senior Miriam Marcus. “I don’t n’t make me terribly upset, but YU radio station up and run- school on Tzom Gedalia, so that supposed to be a solemn day know how people who had if it did I would listen and see if ning again. I love YU, and school would not have to start and you can’t concentrate when school until the afternoon were it was any good.” since I am graduating soon, I early and intercession would not you’re in school,” commented able to travel for Shabbos. But on Other students would enjoy every opportunity have to be shortened to compen- Arielle Reich, an SCW freshman the other hand, I do understand remember the days when to feel connected to the school sate for the lost Thursday sched- from Connecticut. why they had to do this. We have WYUR was a working radio before I leave.” Only time will ule. Victoria Menashy, a so many days off for the chagim. station and hope to hear the tell if Davis will get her wish. Yet while the SCW freshman from California agreed, The must keep up with the state sounds of WYUR again. “I administration felt confident in its and suggested that “it’s a bad standard.” decision, many SCW students idea to have normal classes, but Tamar Ellman, an SCW voiced their opposition to having instead there should have been junior, agreed. “I have no after- E i m a t a i school on Tzom Gedalia. One an optional program in the morn- noon classes on Thursdays so it continued from page 19 administrations.” sentiment shared by many stu- ing.” didn’t bother me because I didn’t On November 1, a follow up The success of the dents asserted that having Though many SCW stu- have to come to school anyway,” meeting was held among conference is evident by the school on Tzom Gedalia was dents failed to realize that YC she says of the Friday classes. EIMATAI advisors and coordina- . large number of responses the unfair and inconvenient for out- students always have morning “But it would have bothered me tors to discuss the implementa- EIMATAI office has received of-towners who had to choose classes on fast days, as did most had I been required to come.” . tion of the programs the students The coordinators were so between spending Rosh SCW students when they were in Many students who attended the “ had developed two weeks earli- enthusiastic, the kids caught on Hashana with their families or high school, those who did Friday classes noticed that while er. and were excited; planning activ staying in the tri-state area so acknowledge this fact still main- their Shabbos plans may have - The second EIMATAI event of ities for their schools, said Ariela that they could return for school tained that having class was been limited, the classes were ” the year will be held on Dworetsky, SCW Junior After immediately after the holiday. inconvenient. 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Feeling Puzzled? Sexual Content in A Look At SCW Psychological Literature Classes: Counseling Services By Caryn Litt counselors actually do. “I feel like Should it be Censored? they’re there to deal with people with n the immediate aftermath of the real problems,” says an SCW junior. By Adina Levine class to drop the course. World Trade Center attacks two “I think I’m at a stage in my life where Indeed, one student Imonths ago, efforts were made by I can take care of my own problems.” hey threw off their remarked that she had the school to inform the students That the counselors are clothes, and he gath- dropped a different know that they did not have to grap- only for people with major, life-or- Tered her to him and course because of the pie with the ramifications of such an death issues is a prevalent, though found her, found the pure offensive nature of the enormous tragedy on their own. misguided, perception at Stem. In lambent reality of her forever material. Indeed, after the terrorist attacks, a reality, the majority of problems the invisible flesh.” The question of Reading for class: mostly behind-the-scenes facet of counselors encounter include such A classic of litera whether sexual material - Is Freud appropriate? Stern suddenly surfaced: the mundane concerns as roommate dif- ture, Women in Love was should be taught in SCW school’s psychological counseling ficulties and schoolwork pressures, read in the English remains a heavily debated want the discussion of litera- ture to be interesting, not a network. as well as more general religious, “Modernism” course, topic, both among its stu- Not wanting to Students blushed when dents and its faculty. Though discussion where some stu- intrude too much into the stu- reading this material. by and large teachers do not dents can’t open their mouth. dents’ lives, the counseling In a Drama litera- deliberately seek out sexual In another school,I might be staff at SCW generally keeps ture class, the teacher material, most do not censor afraid of the opposite prob- a low profile - sometimes to a required the students to act it either. The issue is whether lem: that the discussion detrimental degree. “I don’t out a play. When the script the presence of sexual con- would get out of control, turn- even know who [the coun- called for the student reader tent in literature should play a ing away from the literature selors] are,” claims one first to exclaim, “He was good. He role in its selection on a syl- to a discussion of the materi- year student. was so good. We usually do labus. Some teachers al.” This lack of informa- it in the garage but..,” the stu- believe that offensive materi- While admitting the tion regarding the counseling dent paused. Instead of cur- al should be avoided while existence of the issue, other services is not a minor issue. tailing the presentation of the other teachers see no need teachers do not attach so After the events of drama, the teacher instead for “protecting” their stu- much significance to the sex- September 11th, a committee encouraged the student to dents, and in fact, see the ual content of the material in cpnsisting of student leaders, continue. practice as harmful to .the preparing a syllabus. A host of factors influence a faculty, and administrators Dean Zeida Braun consults with student In Professor Anne long-term interests of the stu- teacher s selection of course was formed with the purpose of Peter’s “American Culture dents, ’ offering recommendations on how social, and personal growth issues and ,” she Professor Peters assignments, according to best to handle the situation. The that arise. “If I ever feel like I need to apologized to the class for maintains that a teacher Dr. Cynthia Wachtell, and committee, chaired by psychology get something off my chest, it’s good the potentially offensive should use some discretion sexual content is only one of professor Dr. Marcel Perlman, found to have someone just to listen,” con- material she had forgotten ; in choosing a syllabus, them. that, although SCW offers extensive tides Elisheva Douglas, an SCW existed in Doctorow’s “In my English comp “I think this is a factor, one of counseling sen/ices, many students sophomore, Ragtime. Considering the rel- class this semester, when I weighing know nothing about them. ‘The dis- The fact that the counseling atively small attendance that had a choice of two poems, I maybe a dozen factors,” semination of information is very staff deals mainly with routine and day, she joked that she had picked the less offensive explained Wachtell, “but I important,” says Perlman. ordinary situations have led some to probably caused half the one,” commented Peters. “I continued on page 16 ,However, according to question continued on page 22 Zelda Braun, Assistant Dean of Students and a Personal Counselor, the fact that some students are not Nervus Circus Performs at YU aware of the sen/ices available to them is not the fault of the counseling staff. By Jodi Schachar sword swallowers, snake charmers, and The Office of Student contortionists. Services has publicized its counsel- adies and Gentlemen, the circus has “I think it’s a great turnout for ing services on the Yeshiva arrived at YU. The nervus circus, midterms and the world series,” said University web-site, in the Yeshiva Lthat is. On Thursday night, YCSC president Lou Shapp. University daily planner, in the November 2, SCWSC and YCSC spon- The YC students, composing the Observer, in the residence hand- sored the Coney Island Circus Sideshow, a majority of the attending students, had book, through large fliers hanging novelty act circus, to give students a relax- mixed reactions to the show. The general around the school, and through let- ing night of entertainment and relieve opinion was that a more mature form of ters to the students. ‘The crux of guess they wanted to keep people in the their stress from the current midterm entertainment should have been offered. what we do is to be out there, getting bleachers, [but] it was a little tough to get strain. The show consisted of acts such as “If I were five years younger I might enjoy to know students in different ways, a rise out of the crowd sometimes.” Acts it more,” YC student Gavi Nadel said. so they know we can help them,” from The Coney Island Circus Sideshow However, some students : asserts Braun. The recommendation have appeared on televisions shows such loved the kid it brought out in them. committee’s preliminary ideas for as Ripley’s Believe It or Not and Jerry making students more aware of the “It’s a dying form of entertainment that Springer. services available to them include has been around for hundreds of years With dinner provided, a YC stu- running informational meetings, and it’s good it still exists,” commented dent band playing music at intermission, seminars, and symposia, as well as Motti Schleider. entertaining show, the ׳increasing safety awareness. Accustomed to a more active and a simPle event proved to be a enjoyable experience For a large number of stu- audience, sword swallower The Great , there is not so much overall. Many students are looking for- dents, though Fredini was not impressed. “It’s not the an ambiguity regarding who the Ward to the next student council sponsored greatest venue,” asserted Fredini. “I counselors are, but rather what the Nervus Circus Performs event, Chanukasino. C A M P U S B R I E F S Director of Public SCW’s Open House was held the letter that went out to all YU A Crisis Management Committee has Relations, Peter on Sunday November 11th. family members, and has nar- been organized by Dr. Perlman and is in Ferrara, will now be SCW students assisted in lead- rowed it down to approximately the planning of organizing a lecture to at the midtown ing students on guided tours 25 potential candidates. The better adept students to handling crises If % frt campus every throughout the SCW campus, next stage of the process and tightening up procedures in the event Wednesday in including Schottenstein dorm, involves the contacting of these of a crisis, room 905. the new dorm, and 215 candidates to determine whether they are even interest > Attempting to Lexington. Despite traffic result- - Journalists and Best-Selling Authors more of meeting, atten ed the position, to further nar establish a ing from the UN - in . - Samuel G. Freedman and Ari Goldman Peter Ferrara connection between dance all time high This Year ’s Guide row the list before beginning reached an will speak at the Morris Epstein Forum on campus and the midtown , of participants the interview process the uptown one hundreds of . . the arts at the Cultural Center on mark the first time that the move will SCW November 19, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. Their repre The search process, head Though Still not Distributed as of has maintained a Public Relations - presidential - talk, “An Exploration of the Crises Facing sentative on campus. ed by Dr. Lowengrub, has received a list , Part I of the Guide is scheduled to press World Jewry Today,” is open to the public 75 names solicited from be handed out this week of approximately . at no charge. IN YOUR OWN Unpredictable Classroom Temperatures WORDS Bother Teachers and Students “Freshmen: How does the By Jodi Schachar building system. In the 215 Lexington tions, with air-conditioning no longer workload at SCW compare to building, because SCW occupies only usable. This that of high school?” pon entering the classroom, one is three floors, matters are complicated year, however, more than likely to find the see- even further. Each floor, two, three, and the staff waited Unario to look more like the innards parts of seven, has a separate individual an extra week of a closet than a typical class. Bulky air system that is not linked to the rest of before winteriz- Shira Saul - garb such as jackets and sweaters drape the building or even to one another. The ing. The I’m finding that “ off of chairs as students decide which rooms are controlled by a computerized unseasonably there’s so much layer of clothing is most appropriate to thermostat, which is supposed to keep warm outside work here, espe - the classroom temperature. It may sound them between 68-72 degrees. Checking weather has cially reading. like a big procedure, but such actions such systems daily is not realistic, but the affected the There is lot of a have become the ritualistic classroom maintenance or plant operations staff do usually smooth material assigned in a short amount of dance for SCW students. The classroom check the classroom temperature every operation of time I also feel that teachers sometimes . temperature seems to have become as Monday. the ventilation forget we’re taking 5 other classes. My unpredictable as the weather and has Usually after October 15th the system. work requires a lot of memorization for become an impairment to learning, systems are switched to winter opera- Fans cool hot tests and lots of spit back, which is very according to students and administration office frustrating. The difference between col- teachers alike. lege high is that in college, and school In reference to the Sy there is a lot of work out of class and you Syms Building, English It’s My Birthright,and 111 Goif I Want To! your ” have to team a lot of it on own. teacher Dr. Silver said, “You By Bridget Gallina Other students left out the roast, you freeze, I will now simply fact that they went to Israel for the year. I Yael Shalom- not use room 717 because “ s you brace yourself for the spacious don t want to tell them that I went to Israel for “ My high school was very academic you can’t ventilate it. It’s so ’ elevator ride to the third floor, the , because it wasn t at all an from the secular aspect, so SCW is com- sad because it’s such a beau- up you year ’ orga- spot this poster out of the corner of nized tour, said one student. We went on a parable. I had a lot of work in high tiful building.” A ” “ school, but in college there is more read- One student joked your eye: “Wanna go to Israel for free?” You few tiyulim, butI wouldn’t say that I got to tour plans ing and less busy work. You have to pace about the situation by stating forget about to check your email, and the land.” excitedly run over to see the details of this Especially during these times yourself. No one is going to spoonfeed “I’m wearing a winter coat in enticing . If you re one of the many Stern when people are scared to go, Israel is prac- you what you have to do each day. But the middle of the classroom!” offer ’ women who went to Israel for the year, you ll tically desperate tourists. If people are it’s not too much work, you still have According to speech ’ for have better luck getting security to pay time for social life. There are always professor Professor Schram, past without offering , someone should go regard- your ID then going to Israel with Birthright. less of the fact that they learned there for a Thursday and Saturday nights!” • “When the temperature is chilly it can be invigorating, Nonetheless many a post-lsrael-Stern girl year.” made a valiant attempt at applying to As for policy, the Birthright website Helena Stone- but when it is too stuffy it is not Birthright this year in hopes of exploring the www Birthrightlsrael com does offer “I came from a conducive to the learning and . . some Holy Land for free. Though most failed mis specifics in regards to who s eligible: The challenging high teaching environment. I can’t - ’ ‘ , some did make the cut Israel is to all Jewish school, which has even open the windows due to erably . Birthright gift open Penina Oberstein, a junior at young adults, ages 18 to 26, high prepared me well the noise factor.” post - Stern, went to Midreshet Moriah for the year school, who have not to Israel for college. Each However, students . traveled She applied to Birthright because she was before on a peer educational trip semester here and teachers are not aware of . under the that who didn t Even without a free , students depends on the the complexities that consist in impression anyone ’ trip attend a touring summer program is eligible are planning to travel to Israel for mid winter amount and type of regulating room temperatures. - The during your year in Israel is and many offering courses you are taking. Handling the In the 245 Lexington building, “ emphasis vacation airlines are tick- . ets . way workload has been easier for me than for each room is equipped with a not touring,” said Penina It took 3 weeks for at an all time low Either , it’s our the Oberstein's rejection letter to arrive. I responsibility to show our support now more many of my friends. But it is not so hard convector, a special device “ was a little surprised,” said Oberstein then ever, and the greatest way to do so that people aren't dealing with the work- that regulates the room tern- . People said I definitely had a chance. would be to get on that plane. So no matter load. Most people are able to cope, and perature by turning on either “ ” how you there, stop studying for those anyway, this is what I expected college to hot or cold water for the vent- get midterms and plan that trip! be like.” ing systems from the central SCW Holds Annual Dinner Whatever Happened to

By Observer Staff Cornell University, has steadily risen to the top WYUR? of the financial services industry over her 20 By Kayla Klatzkin page proposal that discussed how n October 31st, SCW celebrated its 57- year career. In addition to serving as president YU would benefit from having year anniversary with its annual board fter more than a year of inac- WYUR on campus. This proposal Odinner, held at the Pierre . on 5th tivity, WYUR, the official Avenue. The three honorees Jessica Aradio station of YU, is still Bibliowicz, Susan Rosenblatt, and Daryl Roth - not running. Are individual stu- are longtime SCW supporters. dents wondering why? “No, not ‘These three honorees are exemplary really,” said Sahar Solaimazadeh, roie models for the students of Stern College - an SCW senior. and I say that without exaggeration,” asserted There are those, Dr. Lamm in his public address. ‘They repre- though, that are more curious. “I sent the ideal toward which Stern College would like to know why if YU has a points its students: striving to maximize one’s station it is not running,” stated potential - in the working world, in the commu- Rosenblatt, her husband and nine chit- Steven Litkowski, an SSSB fresh- nity and in the family. dren, two of whom attend Stem College man. ” 1 With Ben Brafman serving as the For Litkowski and oth- and chief operating officer of John A. Levin & Master of Ceremonies, the program included ers wanting to know what’s going was submitted one year ago to the Co. as well as executive vice president and Hamotzi by Dr. , the on, here is the inside story, accord- Presidents Circle, and after eight head of Smith Barney Mutual Funds, Bibliowicz singing of Bless America by guest ing to Alex Traiman, the former months of waiting, an agreement “God ” has also demonstrated her unique intellectual cabaret performer Loren Korevic, speeches by Acting Station Manager. The equip- was finally reached: if YCSC and ability in her frequent appearances as guest Dean Bacon and Dr. Lamm followed by pre- ment in WYUR’s radio station dates SCWSC would donate $2,500 a commentator on CNBC, CNN and Fox sentations to the honorees back to the 70s, and is no longer piece, then the President’s Circle . Business News, as well as her quotations in Jessica Bibliowicz, a graduate of usable. New equipment is the only would donate $10,000, and enough Business Week, The New York Times, and option. Though originally a new money would thereby be raised to other publications. However, all her accom- state-of-the-art radio station was revive WYUR. The money remains plishment cannot take away from her role as estimated at over $50,000, a way to be seen, and Traiman, an upper loving wife and mother of two children. was found to replace the most senior, feels he has done all he can. Susan Rosenblatt, mother of nine, essential equipment for under The students of SCW also hailed numerous accomplished, one of $15,000. have varying opinions regarding which as Brafman joked, was that, “by bringing How would WYUR alio- WYUR. Some new students are not her entire family, [she had] successfully filled cate the funds for this system? After even aware of its existence, such this entire room.” In addition to her familial failing to find donations, Traiman as Eiana Waisbord, an SCW accomplishments, Rosenblatt, together with looked within YU for funds. Having sophomore who spent her first year her husband, litigated two class action lawsuits no luck from YC or SCW student in Israel. “It sounds interesting,” councils, who claimed budget con- continued on page 10 continued on page 20 Student leaders attend dinner straints, Traiman wrote a twelve- Page 14 November 15, 2001

Brown to Return Part-time to Syms Student Apathy Rampant Single Course to be Taught Uptown in Sy Syms By Mimi Sternberg I’m surprised,” said one Sy Syms junior. ‘The boys By Elina Loiser Student Council is ready to always get preferential treatment.” spend up to 50% of its funds on fter announcing his resignation last year, SSSB midtown campus already has an ell into the third month student-initiated events. “I hope Professor Aaron Brown has decided to return incongruously small number of tenure professors for of the semester, the . it is going to be more active this to Sy Syms on a part-time . Rumors A basis an institution that is purporting to compete with top MIS and Max year,” said Gorelik. recently circulating that the Finance profes W - tier undergraduate business Investment Clubs have just However, some club sor would return ful time to Syms have been - schools. Furthermore, this semester scheduled their first meetings leaders are reluctant to depend confirmed as false, and Brown will only be of the year, signifying a slow on Student Council budgeting. teaching one advanced course at the uptown there are only three finance classes beyond the introductory level, all start for SSSB clubs. The Max Investment Club, for campus. “It’s unfortunate,” commented Dean According to Midtown , runs independently of taught by non-full time professors. example Snow. “We had really hoped for his full-time SSSBSC President Dar’ya Student Council. According to Having Brown back next semester return.” Brown has not ruled out returning “ Gorelik, the delay is due partly Deedee Weberman, Max full-time for the Fall ’02 semester. would have filled a much needed to the September 11th terrorist Investment Club President on c Brown, who resigned last semester vacancy in the Finance department,” attack on the World Trade the midtown campus, whatever citing work overload as a factor, had planned said SSSB junior Yaelle Levy. “He is Center and partly to the fact expenses the club has are cov- to move to Israel for a year, but instead one of the best finance teachers and that the holiday break occurred ered by the club’s own money. remained in New York and is currently work- his absence is very noticeable.” earlier in the semester than Perhaps as a consequence, ing the in financial risk management depart- In addition to his didactic usual. Because of the interrup- the Max Investment Club is one ment at Citigroup. Professor Brown will contributions, Brown was well liked tions, the Sy Syms Reception of the most successful and The return of Professor Brown to not return /n e spring ^ for his sensitivity and concern for was pushed off, thereby freez- active SSSB clubs at YU. “Sy the midtown campus would have been especially the welfare of his students. “I’m very disappointed,” ing club activities. Syms provides enough oppor- appreciated considering the status of the Finance However, a low level tunities, insisted Weberman said SSSB student Melissa Chames. “I was really ” . department as it is now. It’s frustrating that he will of SSSB action is just as much Students just don t take “ looking forward to taking Professor Brown again.” “ ’ only be teaching the YC students, though I can’t say a result of students’ unaware- advantage of them.” ness of the opportunities SSS- In other efforts to bol- BSC provides. “I looked at the ster student participation, the WHAT S A LIBERAL ARTS LIKE boards a couple of times, and I midtown and uptown MIS clubs MAJOR didn’t see anything that was have merged. “We wanted to supposed to be important for have a better budget and a bet- You DOING ON A STREET LIKE THIS? the classes,” said SSSB ter turnout of people,” Freshman Aella Kleinman. explained Liana Biniashvili, co- Another widespread president of the MIS Club. By Devorah Schreck make an informed decision about the continuation of the program, attitude was expressed by Student involvement their own career futures. Zughaft, Major and Hirt, SSSB Sophomore Talia uptown is not faring much bet- re you majoring in biology According to Zughaft, Executive Director of Mergers Nissim. “I am not so interested ter. Michael Davis, the uptown but dream about mergers Managing Director of Investment and Acquisitions at Morgan in the clubs because I don’t SSSBSC President, described and acquisitions? Are you Banking at Lehman Brothers, Stanley, had contacted the YU have time,” said Nissim. the situation as “slowly improv- studying to be a psychologist but the goal of the program is three- placement office because they According to Dar’ya ing.” Davis attributed low stu- would love the opportunity to fold: 1) To help students under- “wanted to recruit talented Gorelik only about ten percent dent enthusiasm the difficulties ^analyze^ the ups and down of the stand more about opportunities Juniors who would not ordinarily of the Student Council funds of the job market. He empha- market? If you have an interest available to them in the business consider careers on Wall Street, were spent on club activities sized that interaction between in business but are a Liberal Arts world. 2) To help students evalu- ” she explained. Students would last year due to the lack of stu- the campuses could be better. major, don’t cross off a career on ate and determine what’s best for be paired with mentors according dent participation. This year Wall Street just yet. each of them, and 3) To assist to their individual interests, and On October I6tb in a students in their efforts to get a through this relationship “stu- conference room at the offices of iob trough coaching as well as dents will develop networking Complaints Characterize Weil, Gotshal and Manges, LLP, through the contacts they will opportunities. They’ll be 23 Yeshiva University students make in the business world. exposed to new trends and SSSB Reception kicked off the start of The Wall But, what appeal does a issues on Wall Street so when Street Mentoring Program. Liberal Arts student have to a they graduate, they’ll have a By Melissa Chames Torah, Snow illustrated , ' , Spearheaded by three business employer you ask? competitive edge ” she antici- Participatory Management, a After 3 a Finance pates. ast month’s SSSB event model of management when י Wall Street professionals— Ed is definitely more ahead of Yeshiva students are Zughaft, Lance Hirt and Steve maior '' featuring a business club one consults his inferiors for Major, (the latter two of whom the 9ame than an English major, also very enthusiastic about it. fair and addresses from feedback and perspectives. He are YC graduates,)— the WSMP ri9ht? Wel1 ifs not s0 simPle- As David Zundorfer, a YC L Dean Charles Snow, Assistant emphasized that it is always is intended to provide Yeshiva the mentors- explained, Junior,,like most of the students Dean Ira Jaskoll, and members students with guidance and infor- “Companies get hundreds of there, was not necessarily plan- useful to involve others when resumes Most of the majors list ning on pursuing a career on of the SSSBSC, was apparent- making decisions, and he invit mation about possible careers on . - , - Wall Street. Interestingly, this ini- ed are business, finance, man- The Street.” Studying to be an ly marred by transportation ed students to visit his office. tiative is specifically geared agement etc. An applicant who’s actuary, Zundorfer found the problems and inattentiveness. Dean Jaskoll reas- towards Liberal Arts majors in an En9|ish maJ r for example, is reception to be an eye-opening Since the October 22 sured students that despite the their Junior year who were something different° and often and beneficial experience. “A event was held in Weissberg downhill economy, the faculty selected on the basis of leader- captures the interest of the hiring person could be a History major Commons, bus service was of SSSB and the Office of Party• and end up going into investment ship abilities and scholastic ” provided for SCW students Career and Placement Obviously if you’re com- banking,” he has come to realize. achievement. from the midtown campus to Services would remain dedicat- , one of P tely dedicated to and excited ‘This was very reassuring, since Steve Major the ^ the uptown campus. However, ed to placing their students. He program’s initiators, is currently about a career in accounting, no I am still not completely sure that bus service was not arranged pointed out that last year SSSB ׳ Managing Director and Portfolio one wi advise y u t0 maJor in 1 wi want t0 be an actuary.” for the way back. “It would have was successful in securing It’s really great,” said“ ״ weaving and° hope you’ll״-Manager in Asset Management basket been so much more convenient at Ladenburg Thalmann 9et b red by a t0P accounting one SCW student after the positions for ninety-nine per- However, back in 1989, Steve f rm The' point clearly reinforced reception. “I thought that once I if return transportation would cent of the student body. was pre-Med at YC. Like many by' the mentors, however, is that committed to a psychology have been provided,” said Michael Davis, Yeshiva students, Steve was not if y u show promise, commit- major, that was it—I was closed SSSB sophomore Holly Fuchs. President of the uptown SSSB- quite sure what career he want- ment° and dedication, the fact out of a business career forever, SCW students were forced to SC, also addressed the issue , ed to pursue. Eventually, he that you didn’t major in business I was very excited to hear that’s rely on the van service to get of the precarious economy, but is not viewed as an impediment, not the case at all. heeded his “calling,” and current- ” back to their respective dorms. he put responsibility on the stu- On the contrary, it’s something Many students gained a ly has a job he is excited and Some students com dents, emphasizing the need distinct, out of the ordinary. It sense of open-mindedness from - enthusiastic about. One of the plained that other participants for SSSB students to excel in motivations for his involvement in separates you from the other the evening as well. They’ve talking in the back of their studies and to attend this program is his wish that hundred applicants, and an begun “thinking out of the box.” .Weissberg Commons disrupted SSSB functions and activities ־ “there was something like this employer may be inclined to take Their horizons have been broad- the speakers comments. Part around when I was back in YU ” a cl ser look and grant you an ened as they realize the many ’ In this way, said Davis, the A lot of bright, capable college interview° . options the world holds for them, of the chaos resulted from the SSSB will maintain and even students pick a profession such And, the response to It’s an open-mindedness that fact that the sign-up tables for improve its reputation in the as law and medicine by default, the program has been over- breeds assurance and confi- the various clubs did not close business world, thereby mak- he explained. This is truly unfor- whelmingly positive. dence. As Zundorfer put it, “ I when the speakers began their ing it easier for SSSB students tunate, and hopefully through the Naomi KaPP Associate know that there will still be plenty addresses. to secure positions in an initiative of these three dedicated Director of YU’s - Office of of opportunities out there if I The students who increasingly competitive job Placement and Career Services decide to steer my career in a dif- individuals, students will gain the were able to hear the speakers market. was pleased with the ferent direction.” . opportunity to learn from mentors verV did enjoy what they heard. turnout and is 100kin forward t0 about the business world and 9 Bringing sources from the

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Cheshvan 29 Page 15 Sexual Content in Literature Unopposed Candidates Run continued from page 12 in Freshmen Elections wouldn’t say it’s a promi- students uptown more uncom- we should be completely shel- nent one, at least in my fortable,” commented tered either. It should just not be By Ariella Goldstein “I want to take advantage of experience.” Other fac- Nochimson. “That would be as blatant as it seems to be.” SCW’s great location to acquaint tors, according to understandable.” Some students dis- he four candidates vying to the freshmen with ail that the met- Wachtell, includes gen- Some students cite agreed with this characterization become heads of SCW’s ropolitan experience has to offer,” der balance and topical halachik issues as the difference of Yeshiva University as narrowly Tfreshman class faced a typi- she comments. Levy also would coverage in choosing in appropriateness between directed only toward Torah ideas. cal challenge this year as they like to have more shabbatonim reading material. teaching sexual content uptown “Stern should be a pluralistic tried to get voter support. Despite both at SCW and elsewhere, and On the other and at SCW. “If you are afraid of institution in the sense that all the large size of the freshman she hopes that the freshmen stu- hand, some faculty hirhurim, it shouldn’t be taught to ideas can be expressed,” assert- class, the candidates found it diffi- dent government will hold a fund- members stress that the boys,” stressed Michal Leah ed Toby Josovitz, SOW junior. cult to lure freshmen to the voting raising raffle to raise money for dif-. their role is not to teach Kanovsky, SCW senior. “But for Other students agreed station. ferent tzedakah organizations. the content of material women, the issue is just appro- with this opinion, asserting that Many speculate that the Malkie Roth, the newly but the structure of liter- priateness.” the education at SOW should lack of voters stemmed from the appointed Treasurer, also has ature, and art being art, According to Dr. rival that of other colleges. “We , fact that there was only one per- many ideas for her year in office they should not shy Wachtell, however, the issue is are a regular college,”, remarked son running for each of the four She would like to institute “twenty- away from sexual mater- less what makes students Jenny Hirsch, SOW junior. available positions. “There was no four hour technical support to aid ial. uncomfortable than whether they “Students should understand that point in voting because the candi- students whose computers or tele- “A lot of litera- will generalize from the offensive in a university, we learn literature. dates were running unopposed,” phones might not be working dur- ture has sex in it,” literature to incorrect conclu- And not all literature is a reflec- says Leah Osherowitz, an SCW ing the night.” She also,hopes to explained Professor sions. ‘The risk is that you don’t tion of what they believe in.” freshman. “I think the freshmen plan a day of sports in Central Richard Nochimson. “I’m want to give students a skewed Some students believed elections was a funny race,” com- Park for both SCW and YC stu- never teaching content view of a literary genre or sub- in a golden mean, that the ments Natalie Aidel, also a fresh- dents, but how it’s written, the genre,” Wachtell remarked, teacher must use discretion in man. “And I use the word race Secretary Jacobs intends art of literature. While “Maybe because the students selecting or rejecting certain sto- very lightly because competition is to make the freshmen “closer with I’m certainly not seeking here are less exposed in general, ries. “The teacher should not a necessary component of a race the rest of the school.” She plans out sexual content, I I’m more aware that those censor material,” commented and there was no competition in to organize chesed trips to visit don’t run away from it. If authors can be conceived as Rachel Schneider, SOW sopho- this race.” sick patients at NYU Hospital. In it’s there in works that speaking for larger ethnic more, “nevertheless she should However, newly elected addition, Jacobs would like the should be in the course, groups. My concern is that stu- not give a. certain story if every Secretary, Jessica Jacobs, attrib- freshmen class to know that as to censor the curriculum dents might equate a type of word is a curse.” utes the poor voter turnout to the soon as midterms are over, the doesn’t serve the best author with a sensitive issue he Some students claimed delay in the distribution of fliers officers will begin publicizing the interests of the student.” addresses. For example, I would- that the background of most about the elections. “Fliers went programs they are planning. ‘We Though teach- n’t want the only minority voice in teachers is not similar to the out late and everything was done did not think that students would ers apparently differ a course to be the one dealing background of the students, in a rush," she says. be able to attend many social when considering sexual with a sensitive subject. If you resulting in a disparity in their Despite the lack of enthu- events because of their tests, But material, the question were to assign a work with sexu- approaches to sexual content. siasm exhibited by most fresh- we have a lot of great ideas, and arises as to whether this al content, you need a reason to ‘Teachers just don’t get it,” com- men, new President Jessica Strick would also welcome suggestions is an exclusively SCW do so.” mented a frustrated Aliza says that both she and her fellow from all freshmen,” Jacobs says. phenomenon or a prac- In addition to faculty dis- Weinstein, SCW senior. “It’s not officers are raring to go. “We are “Since Gloria, Jessica tice that would occur in agreement concerning the topic taboo the way they think it is. We really excited about all the activi- and Malkie live in the same room, all colleges. The main of sexual material in literature don’t want to know about this.” ties and are planning to improve and I live right above them, we are issue, it seems, that classes, students are also deeply Weinstein believed the issue is both on-campus and off-campus easy to find and are always avail- would motivate different divided over the issue. Some stu- not inexperience that makes the student life,” Strick says. able to listen to any questions or treatment in SCW is how dents maintain that such material subject taboo, rather a genuine Vice President Gloria ideas the freshman have,” says the students react to the is not proper within an Orthodox lack of interest. Nevertheless, Levy shares Strick’s enthusiasm. Jessica Strick. literature. “A class has university and others respond Weinstein admitted, “I personally personality as a group,” that censorship of ideas is coun- don’t have a problem with it.” Peters remarked. “It’s terproductive and dangerous. Students were divided T\1rkel Leaves SCW important to sense how that per- “I think it’s a big miscon- in classifying exactly what consti- sonality works." ception to link sex and art,” tuted offensive literature. Some continued from front page “I get students telling me asserted Margueya Novick, SCW students pointed to literature that dox Jewish women and I have been proud to work here,” she they are uncomfortable with the junior. “Why is that art? Who made reference to sex as inap- remarks. “I have had the privilege of working with our dedicated things I assign while in other col- decided that it is art? What is art- propriate while others only had a Dean, Karen Bacon. I have always held, and still do hold genuine leges they don’t say anything to ful to some is totally offensive to problem with graphic scenes. esteem for this institution, and with the years have begun to look me,” Nochimson stated, others. When you’re dealing with Some students had a problem upon the entire college as my extended family. One does not say However, Nochimson claimed such a sensitive and personal with any form of bad language, goodbye to family.” that he did not change his issue as this, I think the teacher offended at the word “damn,” The consensus among the students who have interacted courseload to reflect the different should be very selective in what while others defined curses more with Turkel is that she will be sorely missed and her presence will reactions of students. “I believe it they choose to teach. There’s narrowly. On the other hand, the be impossible to replace . is:in the long term interest of the plenty of enlightening material English Honors Society read A dinner will be.held in honor of Turkel later this month. students for professors to assign without sex in it. There’s not any She’s Come Undone last year, a Family, friends and colleagues will be in attendance to pay tribute the same material as they would intrinsic value in a graphic scene work by Wally Lamb that con- to Turkel for the dedication and commitment she has shown to the in other colleges,” he said. that you can’t get otherwise from tained several objectionable SCW community over the past three decades. As to whether sexual less offensive material.” scenes including a lesbian rela- Maya Angelou material makes students more Other students second- tionship. “I think it’s a hard call,” uncomfortable in YC than SCW, ed Novick’s approach. “We’re in reflected Rachel Fyman, SCW continued from front page Professor Nochimson, who a Jewish institution, not a public junior. “On the one hand, if it’s a teaches at both campuses, school, commented Tova literature class we should learn students to attend or to open it to the pub- night performance, ” reflected that reactions were Krausz, SCW freshman. Up to a literature. On the other hand, lie, the university decided that the students including her trans- “ generally similar, with the excep- point, it s okay. But it starts get sometimes it’s inappropriate. should get priority. They are afraid to open portation and accom- ’ - ” ‘ tion that “when I read a work with ting uncomfortable. However, it to the public because then some of the modations, costs ” almost $28,000, homosexuality in it, it made the Krausz qualified, “I’m not saying students wouldn’t get tickets,” commented Joan Apple, Director of Development at according to Dean Bacon. Nevertheless, SCW. one of the advantages of being in this stage theless expressed disbelief that she compared to other public figures who the was The current program calls for a of our lives, and it s within the role of the uni coming to speak at SCW, college had considered retaining, this figure ’ - claiming not to public reading by Maya Angelou of her versity to expose us to varied ethnic cul have read either the signs or the letter from is reasonable. “It’s substantial but not - works. There will not be a reception where tures. Dean Bacon that was posted on every crazy,” asserted Bacon. “It certainly would ” door she could meet with student leaders, to the Other SCW students were not as of the Brookdale dorms. be beyond our means if not for the donor. dismay of some students. Neither will there ” enthusiastic. Im just going because I feel The Scholar in Angelou is best known for her “’ Residence be a question and answer session following like I should, Tamar Ellman, SCW junior, Program continue spring with autobiography / Know Why the Caged Bird ” will in the a the reading. “She’s very strict about what _ remarked. “It’s an experience.” course in Asian American literature taught ״ ״S1n9s Tumed Into a CBS On the other hand, some students by Susan Choi. ‘We’re hoping that during ־she does,” stated Apple. However, Ferrara sPecial Produc tl0n her highlights the difficulty of still expressed optimism that Angelou storV were not planning on attending. I know the course of the scholar in residence pro- 9row ng up as an African-American woman. “ - - would be able to meet with student leaders. . that’s it’s an experience of a lifetime and I gram, the board members will participate, ” ,to her best-selling books ־In addition Though Apple admitted that it is would definitely recommend it asserted commented Robbins , Angelou has contributed countless articles ,” -Wilf who plans to sit not usual to have a speaker who would not Liora Kasten, SCW junior, but Im uninter in on the spring course Asked to prestigious publications including Life, “ ’ - . whether she answer questions, Apple believes that ested in poetry and literature. would be taking the course for , Essence and The New York Times. ” credit Angeiou’s eminence outweighs her draw- Indeed, some SCW students Robbins laughed, I don t Many SCW students eagerly -Wilf “ ’ need the back. ‘We felt that she is very special and remained uninformed of either Maya credit, but it wouldn’t be so bad as a contin- anticipate the speech. “I think it’s a great people clamor to hear her,” asserted Apple. Angelou s significance or the event. uing education course. idea to bring different cultures to Stern,” ’ ” Indeed, such a renowned poet as Another who had heard of Angelou never- Angelou comes with a price. Angelou’s one commented Abby Calm, SCW junior. “It’s 29 Choshvan 5762 - O b s e r v e r — — Page 17

Lady Macs Ranks 2nd on Academic Maintenance Men are Watching; Honor Roll Better Exercise ina Skirt By Alexandra Beard also finished the season with our best record in history,” says Dr. Richard By Michal Leah Kanovsky exercising. he Lady Macs, SCW’s basketball Zerneck, YU Director of. Athletics and A curtain could easily be team, isn’t ranking high only on the Physical Education. “It was truly a won- efore you go exercising in the constructed to block off the view of the Tcourts. The team, coached by Dr. derful year for the Lady Macs.” Schottenstein Residence Hall exercise machines, from the door to the Karen Green, has been named by The To determine the team grade Bworkout room, make sure to exercise room to the door to the electri- Women’s Basketball Coaches Association point average, the total number of quality bring a skirt with you - men may be cal closet. This would prevent girls (WBCA) to its Academic Top 25 List in the points is divided by the total number of walking through. from having to work out in skirts and the category of colleges hours accumulated for Many girls at Stern prefer to maintenance men from consciously that do not give acade- the 2000-2001 academic work out at the residence hall workout having to avert their eyes. Although mic scholarships. The school year. WBCA- rooms rather than join a regular gym for this has been going on since Lady Macs ranked member coaches nomi- reasons of modesty. They don’t want to Schottenstein opened five years ago, exercise in front of men. Yet, at the and girls are apparently not pleased nate team members ־second for the 0002 2001 school year with from which winners are Schottenstein workout room, mainte- with the situation, Nissel says the sug- a cumulative G.P.A of chosen. nance men walk through on a regular gestion of a curtain has never been 3.679, higher than last T h e basis to get to an electrical closet made to her nor has the issue ever year’s 3.443 and 14th 2000-2001 WBCA honor accessible only through a door in the come up for discussion. place ranking. And roll is the sixth annual workout room. Dr. Richard Zerneck, they finished the sea- We’re no dumb jocks ranking of women’s bas- “From what I understand,” Director of Athletics and P.E., says that son with a 12-9 record. ketball teams’ annual per- Shani Nissel, residence supervisor at he has never heard a complaint about “Not only did the team demon- formance and separates schools by NCAA Schottenstein Residence Hall, says, the system before. “If this means that strate its academic excellence, but they division. ‘The official policy is that they cannot maintenance men have continual just go in there. They have to be access to the room then I can under- escorted by a female security guard to stand the girls having a problem. I do make sure the room is empty or every- know that in deference to that type of Brookdale Beit Midrash Considers Relocating one’s appropriately dressed.” problem we close the room for an hour continued from front page This system seems to be when we clean it.” To have that part of followed in general. “Usually one of the the room closed off with a curtain is not priorities. “The Brookdale Beit Midrash is an embar- people who use the computer security guards will come in first and a decision he could make, but he sug- rassment. There are 25 chairs and 600 girls in the room as a study hall. “The cubicles warn us and tell us that the men are gests that the issue be brought up with dorm,” comments Tanzer. “Shouldn’t they [SCW] be from the computer room will fit into coming through.” Ayelet Rivka Jaye, the Student Life Committee and Mr. encouraging more girls to be learning - isn’t this the Beit Midrash room and it will be an SCW junior, explains. The regulari- Jeffrey Sokol, Associate Director, what YU is all about - Torah? Girls don’t use the more conducive for everyone to ty of it doesn’t bother her. “I’m fine with Facilities Management, BRH Beit Midrash so much because it’s crowded so'^ study,” says Toby Goldfisher, TAC it because I exercise in a skirt anyway, “I think it’s a big problem, I we should have more room to learn.” President. “People are misunder- but even for people who wear pants, just didn’t know there was anything to Tanzer’s plan is to move the 5 computers standing - they can also study in they get enough time so that they can do to stop it,” Orit Montrose, an SCW and 28 chairs that presently occupy the computer the Beit Midrash if it is switched.” change into a skirt before the men junior comments. “I definitely would room to the Beit Midrash, which holds 25 chairs, as And students are on the come through.” prevent it.” If you agree, then talk to the well as bookshelves and tables. She has measured most part supportive. ‘The Beit Kim Davis, an SCW senior, Student Life Committee and ask for a both rooms and claims that by taking out the book- Midrash definitely should be uses the same precaution to deal with solution, shelves from the Beit Midrash, Room 2A will be moved to a bigger location,” com- the situation. “I notice [the men יי י״י^ equally, if not more, suitable as the computer room, ments Devorah Shreck, an SCW regularly walking through] and I’m “It is beneficial for both sides to switch the junior. “The only problem I can see a iittle bit concerned, so just to be - rooms,” Tanzer says. “It just makes more sense is that there are already not safe I wear a skirt.” Exercising in ״ wise Also, the room as a study enough study rooms the dorm :SSL. 1 space- . computer in .” a skirt doesn’t bother her too r :. * room is primarily used for finals, whereas the Beit Goldfisher expects to much. 5 : ־ י ,Midrash is used everyday. It will get the most use encounter some unwillingness in “When - they come in as a Beit Midrash.” making the move. “Nothing is cut we tell them to look the other way, According to Tanzer, most students who and dry in this school, and you can “ Ronit Perlman, an SCW senior ־ -were asked to sign the petition were supportive; quote me on that,” she says with a explains. Michelle Berger con only one or two declined, saying that it was unfair for laugh. “Nothing is going to be firms that “they usually don’t look Igg done so easily, and maybe that is [at us],” however, she adds, “I so students will fight to get things don’t think it’s so appropriate for * Maintenance entrance through exercise room done., I know there’s going to be them to be walking in while we’re tons of red tape to get this done.” Tanzer, on the other hand, doesn’t foresee too many problems. ‘This shouldn’t incur any- real expenses - we’ll use the same shelves, tables and chairs - so I don’t expect any TAC, The Israel Club, and the MIA obstacles, if I have student support,” she says. “If Club there are some expenses with moving the comput- First Floor Computer Room ers, it’s worth it to enhance our Beit Midrash.” Present:

Rabbi Lamm to Publish New Book REBBETZIN JUDI STEINIG continued from front page The funding is in memory of Orthodoxy. “A pluralism that Rebbetzin of the Young Israel of Bayside, Charles Goldner, who passed accepts everything as co-legiti- away this past week on 20 mate is not pluralism, but the kind NY Cheshvan. “Seventy Faces” will of relativism that leads to spiritual and bring Lamm’s roster of books to nihilism,” wrote Lamm in 1986. “If eleven, amongst which are his ‘Torah’ has an infinite number of Program Director of the American favorites “Torah Lishmah” and faces, then it is faceless and with- Coalition for Missing Israeli Soldiers “Faith and Doubt,” both of which out value or significance.” were published in the 70’s. Continuing this theme of Scheduled to retire as Jewish unity, the book concludes Join us as Rebbetzin Steinig delivers Manhattan and throughout his 25- President of Yeshiva at the end of with Lamm’s most recent speech the year, Lamm intends to devote delivered June at the RIETS an inspirational shiur year presidency of Yeshiva. “For in those interested in my point of a large portion of his time to writ- dinner, in which he addressed the on the topic of Pidyun Shvuyim, ing and publishing. His next book future of Yeshiva as a bastion of view, this gives’ them a collection followed by a discussion on the plight of will be a compilation of his more centrist Orthodoxy, adhering to ’־,of my thoughts on current issues said Rabbi Lamm. scholarly articles. “I hope to pub- the principles of Torah Umadda Israel’s MIA’s, and the actions we can take “Seventy Faces” is cur- lish my scholarly articles sepa- while stressing unity with all , said Lamm of to help seek their return. rently at press and is being pub- rately ” . camps Orthodoxy. lished by Ktav Publishing and The essay bearing the “Orthodoxy today is book’s title, “Seventy Faces,” divided roughly into two camps,” Yeshiva. Each volume will be sold Tuesday, December 1 for $29.50. The book was funded addresses the topic of pluralism said Rabbi Lamm. “We need and 41* and calls for respect for the privately by Elliot and - Debbie must cherish both, for who can tell Stem College Reform and Conservative com- Gibber, enabling it to be published which will better survive and-thrive Room 718 munity, but not recognition of in time for the December dinner. in the long trajectory of history.” them as co-legitimates to 7:45 PM ־ S t ?evr!eer!C:C־\£8 —־ — .. . ?*י V A 0. 4J ׳. A ;״ • - r$ Page 18 — O b s e r v e r November 15, 2001 ||| llliiilll !!1111 III

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HEALTH BULLETIN: nc Sugar or Sweet ‘n Low The 92 * Street Y Honors an Immortal—Poet By Sara Trappier inspired his work. His wife, stage. By Ami Flatt has been a subject of dispute. Hana Amichai, a teacher at Other published poets, In 1977, a Canadian he words of the great Hebrew University in such as Chana Bloch, Karl t’s 9:30 am at Starbucks on study showed that saccharin Israeli poet, Yehuda Jerusalem, read her husband’s Kirchwey, Stanley Moss, Martin 29th and Park, customers are itself was the cause of bladder TAmichai, echoed through verses in the original Hebrew. Peretz, Grace Schulman, Philip Iin a mad rush, quickly picking cancer in rats. Congess respond- the large Kaufman Concert Hall After the poem read by Schultz, and Leon Wieselteir, up their coffee from the barista, ed by passing the Saccharin at the 92nd Street Y as his Emanuella Amichai, who stud- recited numerous Amichai adding sweetener and milk. One Study and Labeling Act, a law daughter, Emanuella Amichai, ies acting in Tel Aviv, David poems, mainly in English. They woman grabs three packets of requiring that all foods containing stood elegantly in the blue spot- Amichai read a poem by his read his poems on universal Sweet ‘n Low and dashes for the saccharin carry a label that reads light reading an English transla- father. The three Amichais themes like love, hatred, war, door. Another woman, hastily Use of this product may be haz “ - tion of one of the poet s poems looked at the audience proudly peace, life, death, pain and joy. puts 5 packets of pure sugar into ardous to your health. ’ from a cycle called “Patriotic before leaving the stage, and “I found this event her already sweet caramel Later, the FDA and Songs. one might have thought that very meaningful,” said machiatto. National Cancer Institute per ” - Many continue to they were going to greet the Nechama Reich, a SCW sopho- The scene shifts, it is formed a population based study remember Yehuda Amichai, immortal bard behind stage. more who attended the event, lunch time in the Stern cafeteria, of saccharin s role in bladder ’ who lived from 1924 2000 and Amichai’s presence “because I related to many of woman are sipping sodas. Which cancer in human and found that - whose poetry has been translat was eerily sensed that night, the poem topics... It was an is the better alternative, diet soda in general people who used the - “ ” ed into thirty three enriching experience for me to or regular? I only drink diet , sweetener had no greater risk of - ״ .languages. The audi hear poetry read in this forum ” “ says a SCW junior, “I am calorie bladder cancer than the popula - - ence remembered SCW students can study conscious and I don t think that it tion at large. However, individu- ’ him that Monday Amichai’s poetry in Professor poses any major risks . A SCW als who consume six or more ” evening on October Cohen’s Israeli Literature sophomore remarks, “I prefer not servings of sweetener may have 29th through his poet course at SCW, a course that to drink diet sodas, I heard that a heightened risk - ry that lives on in the explores Israeli writers from the artificial sweeteners can cause But given saccharin s ’ hearts of his readers. Pioneer period before the for- cancer, it is not worth the risk continuing status, should con- ”. When the mation of an Independent According to a 1998 sur- sumers use it? We know for cer “ - Observer asked Israeli State through the wars, vey by the Calorie Control tain that it causes cancer in ani - Amichai s son, David industrial developments, and Council, 144 million American mals, says Andrew Laumbach, a ’ ” Amichai, how he new native Israeli generations. adults consume low calorie, Consumer Safety Officer in remembers his father, scw Course n Yehuda Amichai Poetry After the hour-long sugar-free products such as arti- FDA s Office of Premarket ’ the Hebrew ° poetry reading, which was ficially sweetened sodas and Approval. However, he acknowl- University student said, “Even especially during the last read- sponsored by the 92nd Street Y desserts. The Food and Drug edges that animal studies do not though [Yehuda Amichai] was in ing, which was a poem read by Unterberg Poetry Center, the Administration has approved four necessarily predict that way that four wars, he never had any Yehuda Amichai himself. His audience met the readers, sugar substitutes for the use in a human will react to a sub- hatred for anyone and he really voice was heard on stage from including Amichai s family, in foods. They are saccharin, stance. The National Cancer ’ saw love between humans as a tape recording of his poetry theYs art ga ery where comp|.j aspartame, acesulfame K, and Institute states that “epidemiolog- - important.” The eternal mes- reading at the 92nd Street Y a mentary wine was served. I “ ״ sucralose. Two approved sugar ical studies do not provide clear sage of Amichai’s words was few years ago. Amichai was thought it was very nice,” David substitutes, saccharin and aspar evidence” of a link to cancer. - - strongly felt that evening, espe reading the poem entitled Amichai said about the tribute tame, have been the subject of Regina Ziegler, a epidemiologist - daily in the aftermath of the When I Die,” and his voice res to his father. 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The Music Min : By Observer Staff sophically, either; Alonzo : exposes Hoyt to some brutal A Musical Delight raining Day makes ordi- and downright lawless tactics at nary fraternity hazing look arriving at justice. By Sara Trappier ing and comic, the acting Tlike a sisterhood bake-off. All in all, the film is superb, especially the impres- The movie depicts the day a an enjoyable if violent portrayal usan Stroman’s revival of sive performances of the young young rookie cop tries out for of the seamy LA drug world. Meredith Willson’s The actors that play the children of an intense undercover nar- Clearly, though, the focus is on SMusic Man is the endear- River City, and one leaves the cotics position on the LAPD. In the two main characters. The ing story of a traveling salesman, theatre still hearing the delightful that day the cop, Jake Hoyt, issue of a corrupt environment Harold Hill, well played by the music. played by Ethan Hawke, must and the moral toll it takes on talented actor Robert Sean The story’s comic tone demonstrate his psychological even the good guys is an oft- Leanord, who visits a small Iowa changes slightly toward the end, mettle and overall aggressive- through playing by the rules. visited one, and this movie town in 1912 where he meets when the romance between ness at playing dirty to keep the Sure enough, Hoyt addresses it without seeming and falls in love with the willful, Harold Hill and Ms. Paroo devel- streets clean. His would-be is faced with the grueling choice preachy or pedantic. Hawke spinster librarian, Marian Paroo, ops. Her previous feelings of boss, ably played by Denzel between trusting authority and and Washington play their parts acted admirably by Rebecca mistrust and annoyance Washington, shows him the maintaining his principles. As with gusto: Hawke with his Luker. changes almost too quickly ropes and much more on this he observes that the line usual look of uneasiness in his With his fast-talking when she suddenly falls in love action-packed adventure. between crime-fighting and own skin coupled with his boy- style, “Professor" Harold Hill with Mr. Hill. This helps deter- Washington plays slight peccadilloes blur, Hoyt ish eagerness, and Washington convinces the town that unless mine, of course, his ultimate fate Alonzo, a drug thug with atti- must determine how to best clearly enjoying himself as one they adopt his revolutionary once the citizens of River City tude, a power-hungry, blood- seek justice. He would like to badged bully. music program, “The Think discover he is not really a “music thirsty ‘narc’ who uses violence rid the world of as much crime Director Antoine System,” the morale of the man.” and intimidation to scare drug as he can, while Alonzo is far Fuqua (The Replacement youngsters of River City will be Originally produced on dealers into informing. Hawke, less concerned with detaining Killers, and Bait) includes good forever doomed. Chaos ensues in the 1950s, it ran for playing the typical cop with the two rapists in an alleyway. fighting scenes, cameos that as Hill’s credentials are ques- 1,375 performances, starring familiar mixture of plucky deter- When Hoyt stops to will doubtlessly garner Oscar tioned and he is called upon to Barbara Cook and Robert mination and ingenuousness, do the honorable thing and fight nods for that lovable, winsome prove himself to the citizens of Preston, and won eight Tony just wants to make the world a single-handedly against the two duo Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre, River City. Awards. A classic film version of safer place for his beautiful wife attackers, Alonzo’s idea of and clever, funny dialogue. This all-American fami- the musical also starred Robert and newborn daughter. Alonzo back-up entails smoking a ciga- Despite oversimplified formula- ly musical is pleasantly enter- Preston, Shirley Jones and a has been on the streets for rette and watching the show. ic personality caricatures and taining, featuring an entire score very young Ron Howard. The much longer, and preaches to Alonzo maintains that it is more obvious plot scenes, “Training of classic hit songs including “Til Music Man was embraced by his protege (sometimes almost efficient to get the wolf than to Day” keeps you occupied and ־There was You”,“Gary, Indiana”, theatre audiences of all ages, as morphing into his Malcolm X waste your time on all the entertained, and doesn’t disap “Lida Rose” and “Seventy-six it is today. It is fun, light, and character) that the best way to shleppy little sheep. He and point. Trombones”. The tale is refresh- easily appreciated. get results is not always Alonzo don’t only differ -philo- 29 Cheshvan 5762 Page 19

By Sara Trappier and Ami Flatt Marinez recommends the tuna, By Miri Ravich fated marriage to prince Shalem. She observes the odd reunion of which is a popular choice among customers, idtown Manhattan now has a new The tuna can be served in a sandwich, as a t is not often that we hear the story Jacob and Esau, meets her cruel and eatery for students and profession- tuna melt, or tossed on a salad. Another of woman in the bible. This proud grandmother Rebecca, and th well-liked choice is the mochaccino, which Ichanges with a refreshing look at celebrates the women’s rite of matu- Mals on the go. Located on 34 , Jacob only rity Dinah ’s daughter. The . She tells of her half-brother , combines espresso, steamed milk and “ between Park and Lexington avenues eee’s Red Tent,” by Anita Diamant is about Joseph’s unmerited rise to fame and is a bakery and cafe that features French chocolate, ideal for chilly winter days, Popular desserts include the brownie life through the eyes of Dinah. It is fortune in Egypt, and her own escape rolls, bagels, spreads, salads, sandwiches, about strong traditions, relationships, to Egypt after her beloved Shalem is cheesecake and mocha cheesecake, soups, fat free smoothies, assorted coffee passion, and morality in the biblical slaughtered. Finally, she tells of bear- and espresso, pastries, cookies, cakes, pies, We went in f r a late luncb t0 try eee’s creations. We ordered° the Old Fashion era. The reader is taken through ing a son and watching him grow into muffins, and croissants all reasonably Dinah’s life, experiencing ancient a prince, and eventually finding priced. Eee’s is a great place to enjoy a Tuna Salad, which is tuna mixed with celery, red on on and mayonnaise with romaine let- rites and traditions. Anita Diamant peace in Egypt, leisurely Sunday brunch, a rushed Monday > reaches into Dinah’s mind at every tuce, tomatoes' and watercress with a fat- Despite Diamant’s vivid nar morning breakfast, or a mid-day biscotti and age of her life. Diamant disclaims - coffee with a friend. free blue cheese dressing (one of the many rative, I must say that I dressings offered). This salad tasted crisp, Dinah as a mere “defiled" This new cafe with small tables, victim She gives a minor ofף"*with the ,turnדן?•fresh, and was filling. We also ordered the . mm pointed ״ ן spacious seating, a calm atmosphere, and Biblical character real Gri||ed Vegetable Supreme, grilled eggplant, pages. While Diamant friendly management opened in the first depth. i H Em J week of September. Eee’s is the latest addi- zucchini, slow roasted tomatoes, and Italian M made Leah and Rachel, tion to the Pizza Cave family. (Viva Le peppers on focaccia bread. This, too, was The red tent is Zilpah and Bilhah come Natural Pizzeria, located near Brookdale fasty, satisfying, and an interesting sandwich where woman mark femi- I alive, as real people, Hall, is not affiliated with Pizza Cave.) Eee’s choice. ninity. It becomes a place 1 most of her men are not replaces the former Le Croissant bakery, The smoothies, which come in of unity and companion- fe represented in the higly. which was closed for six months, taken over strawberry and mango, were delightful and ship. It’s here that the g Hfcflflpl Jacob becomes a man of happy by Pizza Cave ownership, and made Kosher, refreshing. We were with our orders women mark passage to H questionable character ‘The owner saw no kosher bakery and ®specially recommend the smoothies, womanhood, celebrate B and is not godly at all. Eee’s is open during the week from the joys of pregnancy S Jacob is often conde around here,” notes Marlene Marinez, the * **? j - -on Fridays until two hours and experience the pain HI JBBMB scending, and disre ׳manager of eee’s. She says that business is seven until seven going well, although they have to do more before Shabbat, and Sundays from nine until of childbirth. It’s here spectful. Jacob’s sons advertising. Marinez, a former employee of seven. Inquiries should be made regarding where Dinah, learns and preserves are depicted as purely barbarian. Pizza Cave, enjoys her new job. “I enjoy it what is Cholov Yisrael on the menu. Eee’s the stories and traditions of her fami- They do as they wish, and are por- more than the pizza store because I don’t get ^er a ten Percent discount to all SCW stu- ly. In the red tent, Dinah looks into trayed as greedy and lustful. burned,” she says. “I don’t have to deal with °dents with a valid ID the hearts and minds of her family, The manner in which the ovens.” dissecting the complex web of per- Diamant characterizes the forefa- sonal relationships. thers is disturbing. She show’s the forefathers as shallow and evil indi- Stabbing of YC Student The only daughter of Jacob viduals. In her attempt to make the and Leah, Dinah lives in a world continued from back page tragic story of Dinah come alive, much different from her father and Diamant totally distorts our patri- tally thrown me for a loop,” he said. ence, the student is considering judgment, to brothers. Most of the time, her father arch’s virtues. Parts of the book flat “I’m basically not a happy camper transferring to another college. decide where and brothers are unaware of her out contradict the biblical version of right now.” Increasing his misery, he However, no plans are definite and, to travel and existence. From her aunt Rachel, the narrative. From the book, it adds, is the lack of support from YU. expecting to stay at YU, he “looks at when to trav- Dinah learns the mysteries of mid- seems that the Jews are barbarians, “It seems to me that they’re covering this as a necessary evil until I get my el,” com- wifery, and from her other aunts, the and only the Egyptians have honor it up,” he reflected. “It doesn’t sur- degree and can go back to Israel.” mented Dean art of homemaking. She retells the and class. This book results in an prise me. They care about their This student’s experience H i m b e r . well-known story of Jacob’s courtship overall negative characterization of name and what the goyim think. raises questions regarding the Summers fur- of Rachel and Leah, and her own ill- Dinah’s Jewish Roots. They’re not so altruistic as to care extent of security’s jurisdiction. The ther pointed about their students.” apartment, referred to as “the out that the The school promised to Crackhouse” by some YU students, local vans send out a letter to his teachers, houses a majority of YU students run there, allowing the student the Eimatai Conference informing them of the situation, the renting their own apartments, with option if not the recommendation to student explained, but the letter was one Observer source supposing that take the van when it is not safe to Kicks off never sent and some of his teachers approximately 90% of the tenants walk. Year’s have been less than understanding. were YU students. Nevertheless, The assumption that stu- Nevertheless, the student was with a location on 189 Street and dents are aware of the dangers of Program ^ By Toby Josovitz grateful that Dean Himber had come Amsterdam, the apartment is a full Washington Heights was questioned to visit him in the hospital. two blocks beyond security s para by the stabbed student. “I don’t feel ’ - he EIMATAI After this traumatic experi- meters I was adequately informed,” he . High Some students asserted. “I’m not a long-term YU Yeshiva School Leadership־|־ believe that it is within the role guy familiar with the lingo.” As to Project, sponsored by of the university to guarantee whether he thought it was unsafe to the Max Stern Division that the surrounding areas are be walking alone at 1:15 a.m., the of Communal Services, safe for travel. student exclaimed, ‘That’s retarded. brings together student “Plenty of YU guys Everyone walks around at that hour, the area very leaders from different CuteivadngTomorrow's Leaders .Today! ״ ”.live there,” observed the is populated yeshivot throughout the MSOCS MtTS in Vmt Cfohhi Uivwwy stabbed student. Just The reaction of YU stu- - * “ country * because they have an apart dents is mixed, with many students . - From October 22 to October 24, EIMATAI Bakery & Cafe ment means that they re not seeing no need for security to ’ kicked off the year with a gala conference held at the entitled to security? extend its parameters to encompass ” Jeronimo s Hotel in the Catskill Mountains. Sixty five Best Vegetarian Soups & Sandwiches Nevertheless, he qualified that off campus housing. ’ student representatives from MTA, TABC, Central, in New York City before expanding security’s “I don’t really think they HAFTR, Hillel, Kushner, Magen David, Moshe Aaron, operations, he would hope that need to because there has to be Rambam, Stern Hebrew High School, Westchester. 13 security would first tighten up some kind of limit,” commented RIETS/Yeshiva University student mentors attended the on existing responsibilities. Gabe Winter, YC senior. “You don’t seminar . Vegetarian Security should first do what walk around Harlem at night. Maybeי Kosher “ The goal of the conference was to create they are supposed to do, he there should be some kind of letter ” awareness among the student leaders about issues con BREADS <& BAGELS said. They grill YU guys for sent home telling students in no - ‘ cerning Jews and Israel and to implement novel activities their I.D. when obviously uncertain terms that it’s not a safe BAKED ON PREMISES on the high school level The students heard thought they re YU guys when they area to walk around in. He probably . ’ provoking lectures from leading figures in the Jewish should be doing foot patrol or didn’t realize it was dangerous.” Despite the calamity of the community such as Yaakov Haller from the Israel guarding 189tb street We Deliver .” stabbing, the majority of students Emergency Solidarity Fund, Rabbi David Israel, Director On the other hand, professed that this experience will of MSDCS; Rabbi , Rabbi of the 7 Park Avenue (34th Street) the administration maintained not affect their conduct or influence Riverdale Jewish Center. Group workshops lead by that students need to use their (212) 686 3933 them to exercise greater safety pre- charismatic Yeshiva students such as EIMATAI coordi- - judgment in walking the streets cautions. “I definitely don’t think that nators Yehuda Sarna and Judy Goldgrab inspired the of Washington Heights late at it has any effect at all,” remarked YC students to develop innovative ideas. For example, the night, and that security should senior Mikey Davis. “You can’t be representatives of Magen David decided to do a not have to compensate for the Breakfast Lunch Dinner afraid, you can t let pachad take Rikkudim-a-thon to raise money for Israel and HAFTR a poor decision of a student. ’ over your life. Senate to deal with Israel issues. college are ” Shomer Shabat -Parve and Dairy “Students in continued on page 10 jOT» 'of ojtuooi ohrtej - ^ rta&if&i <51 e!Hi an! . aaiioaiiioi! Page 20 O b s e r v e r November 15, 2001 YU Offers EMT Course Mark or Mike for Mayor

By Alisa Rose an ambulance service in How SCW Students Felt About the Election Englewood, N.J. and for Magen By Shira Frankel the current political chal- Foreign Minister Shimon or the second year in a row, David Adorn in Israel, Warburg, a lenges that face New York, Peres. However, he did not Emergency Care Programs is philosophy major, has used her cer- n New York City’s recent but also because both candi- clarify Green’s views about offering an EMT course for YU tification during emergencies that tj F mayoral election, dates were Jewish. In con- Israel. “He loves the students. The $750 course, which occurred when she was not on call. IDemocrat Mark Green and trast to the recent presidential Palestinians,” asserted Tova ,requires at least 20 participants to “Even if one does not plan Republican Mike Bloomberg campaign, in which many Gavrilova, SCW sophomore ־ take place, begins in December and on using his/her certification to ride fought to become New York votes were influenced by the about Green. Whether this ends in May with a total of 30 ses- for an ambulance corps, it is worth City’s next leader. Although fact that the vice-presidential statement represents truth or sions. having it for those times when emer- many of SCW’s NYC resi- candidate, Senator Joseph opinion, it represents the In the past, YU students gencies arise and you are the only dents voted in the election, Lieberman, was an Orthodox opinions of many SCW stu- have used their certification to vol- . around who knows what to do,” says many were unaware of the Jew, in this election, votes dents, that each candidates’ unteer for ambulance services, Warburg whose EMT certification issues at hand. In fact, it approach to Israel strongly including Hatzalah in New York and proved useful when a friend suffered seemed that most SCW stu- V;v- influences their decision. other cities, and Magen David Adorn severe bleeding after falling during a dents who were aware of the ID&AY mm P» Many NYC resi- in Israel. hike. issues and expressed inter- dents and non- Yaniv Kerem is organizing “It’s a useful skill to know est in the election were not r e s i d e n t s,s u p p o r t e d the EMT course this year. The YC for the health and safety of your NYC residents. At the first Bloomberg because current sophomore explains his motivation neighborhood and family,” agrees event of the Jewish Political NYC Mayor Rudolph for taking the course, “I’m planning SCW junior Miriam Thaler, who is Views Club, a forum entitled Giuliani endorsed him. on going into medicine, and I think taking the course but does not plan “American Politics and Pie,” Students benefit from on-campus Although his show of support there’s much to be gained by being to volunteer for an ambulance ser- representatives of each can- campaigning was not surprising because certified as an EMT,” he says. vice in the near future. didate spoke about the candi- cannot be swayed by the can- both Bloomberg and Giuliani Like Kerem, Sharon The cost of the course, dates’ political objectives to didates’ religious affiliation. are republicans, many felt Barouk, an SCW senior, highlights $750, which includes tuition, consti- an audience of which most of Sari Strulowitz, SCW senior that an endorsement by the the benefits of the course in terms of tuting the bulk of the price, a text- the participants were not from and co-president of the city’s beloved mayor gives her career ambitions. “Becoming book and equipment, deterred some New York. SCW junior Beth Jewish Political Views Club, credence to Bloomberg’s certified would introduce me to the SCW students from signing up for Meshel, a co-president of the Said, “It’s better this way. campaign. life of emergency care and medi- the course. SCW freshman Michelle club, was not dismayed by People are forced to vote SCW sophomore cine, and I would like to end up Sadoff did not sign up for the course, the turnout. The goal, she based on the issues.” Rina Witrow, is not a New studying emergency medicine,” but she admits, “It would have been maintains, was for people to Nevertheless, many York City resident, but she is Barouk says. The biology major useful because I’m pre-med.“ realize that “we all live in the people focused on how each interested in the issues sur- also plans to volunteer as an EMT The cost of EMT courses city and ar.e affected by the candidate intends to deal with rounding the mayoral elec- Mark tion. Initially, she supported ־,for an ambulance corps. generally range from $600 to $1000, mayoral election. For exam- Israel. At the forum Tova Warburg, an SCW but some hospitals and ambulance pie, the way they choose the Green’s representative, Green. However, after the junior who received her EMT certifi- corps offer subsidized prices to their budget affects things like sub- Jonathan Rosen, noted that forum, she realized that NYC cation several years ago, advises employees and volunteers. ways, which most SCW stu- Green works closely with can benefit greatly from that students earning certification, Says Warburg, whose EMT dents use. If people cannot Israel and that he travels Bloomberg’s business exper- “It’s important to realize that both the course at Bergen County EMS vote themselves, they can there frequently. He also tise. “Bloomberg’s slogan, ‘a certification process and actually rid- Training Center was actually paid for educate others.” pointed out that Green is a leader - not a politician,’ ing for an ambulance corps is a by her ambulance corps, “It is most This election was personal friend of Prime works well,” said Witrow. “He huge time commitment.” definitely worth it to get EMT-certi- unique not only because of Minister Ariel Sharon and can create jobs. It’s really Besides for volunteering for fied.” continued on page 22 New Cafeteria Planned for 215 Blenden Elected to continued from back page Board of Trustees new machines, which were installed Besides for skirting the lack of number is not significant enough to continued from back page last week, are operated by a new com- substantial food at 215 Lex, the instal- alleviate overcrowding, especially if' pany that Food Services claims will lation of new vending machines does enrollment will continue to increase as from his Board meetings. ’ Mrs. Blenden is also actively involved more effectively stock the machines, not address the issue of overcrowding projected. with several other organizations including In addition to packaged snacks, the in the main caf. Currently, an architect and , , and of Women machines will serve cold food, such as “When I come down to caf it engineer are assessing the basement Hadassah Amit the League Voters Additionally, she is an executive at her sandwiches and yogurt. takes 15 minutes to push through the of 215 for sufficient electrical power to . family s real estate firm, the Leonard Diener For many students vending lines, then I can’t find a place to sit, house the food services. “I’ll have ’ Investment Company. In her very limited spare machines did not seem like a solution and I’m often late to class,” com- plans later this year,” said time, Mrs. Blenden is an avid reader and music at all. Very few people will buy their plained Rivky Malzyner, an SCW stu- Rosengarten. Subsequently, the plans “ . lunch from a machine,” said Rina dent. ‘This is an urgent issue that have to be presented to the adminis- lover Among her favorite genres are the roman- jazz; Witrow, an SCW sophomore. “The needs to be addressed by the admin- tration, and a budget needs to be tic classics and modern she is especially fond of Art food from a vending machine is dis- istration.” approved, a process that can take Ella Fitzgerald and Tatum. able to gusting. You never know when it was Replying to a suggestion by from a few months to over a year. Mrs. Blenden is remain active ' by adhering to strict routine and planning her made. the Observer that additional workers The basement was chosen as a days Also, the vending machines be hired in the caf to alleviate long so as to maximize the use of her time. For instance keeps pad and paper by require students to lay out personal lines at peak dining hours, , she a her bed and the money, in addition to the already high Rosengarten again rejected hiring new last thing she does each night is to write personnel, claiming that the lines may down everything she has to do the next day. She arranges list logistically and elimi stem from students dawdling over their the thereby - choices. He said that for a small cam- nates a lot of run around time. pus, SCW has adequate food facilities. In addition to being an alumna of However, students disagreed Vassar College, Mrs. Blenden has earned an and blamed the overcrowding on lack MBA in accounting from Fairleigh Dickenson of space and poor management of the University and a masters degree in Education staff. “Sometimes it’s so ridiculous Students crowd at tables in base- from Teacher’s College. when it’s crowded,” said Witrow. “It ment cafeteria Mrs. Blenden has also received an honorary could be peak lunch hour and they the location for the new caf due to its doctor of humane letters degree from Yeshiva University. only have one register open. Also, the large space. It also facilitates deliver- space is so tight that you have to ies and promotes cleanliness through- squeeze through the lines to reach the out the rest of the food-free building, SCW Board Dinner cashier, and the drink machines are The space was fairly undesirable for “ continued from page 13 often hidden by the lines.” classes, but fine for a food operation,” Even when both registers are said Rosengarten. against the tobacco industry, soliciting the high- Workers attempt to maneuver manned the lines remain long in the The new caf will have a differ- est jury verdict in the history of litigation, $145 new machine through the caf and many feel that the only effec- ent menu than the main cafeteria, and billion. lounge doorway in Brookdale tive solution is the hiring and re-man- will be more similar to the services of Finally, the last of the three honorees, agement of staff. ‘They have to hire Koch. “It wouldn’t make sense to do Daryl Roth has been no less successful in her cost of the caf card. “I’m not satisfied more food services workers or at least the same food options in 215 as in the career as theater producer. She has launched with the fact that the only food option is manage the positions better,” said main caf, ” said Rosengarten. 19 productions, including four plays that have a vending machine,” said Ellie Nyer, Borg. ‘The caf is often bordering total Students are still not satisfied earned the Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Three Tall co-president of the Student Life ineffectiveness. Yeshiva has to revise with the interim food option at 215 and Women, How I Learned to Drive, Wit, and this Committee. Ergo, the Student Life food service at Stern and do some- continue to protest the overcrowding in year’s Tohy Award winner Proof. Committee suggested that students be thing drastic to improve the service.” the main caf. “We plan to continue to The highlight of the evening was in the able to use their caf card for the vend- The new cafeteria planned for look into other food possibilities at 215 public reading of a letter- Rabbi Lamm had ing machines. 215 may also not alleviate the over- Lex,” said Fran Broth, co-president of received from a citizen who had observed the “We haven’t found any com- crowding in the main caf in the future, the Student Life Committee. David chesed of SCW women after the September pany even willing to consider it,” coun- According to Rosengarten, the new Himber, Dean of Student Service, 11^ attack, [see attached text of letter] Among tered Rosengarten, because of the cafeteria will be in lieu of the cafeteria urged students to continue pursuing other things, C. Rainy Broomfield, the author of high cost of a machine capable of in Koch. While the new cafeteria may this issue through the Student Life the letter, extolled the five SCW student voiun- accepting the cards. hold more students than Koch, the Committee. teers as “a great testament to the spirit ,of Judaism” and “the best our society has to offer.” 29 Cheshvan 5762 O b s e r v e r Page 21

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Others flexible; students could usually attend is perhaps one of students come to Stern very business, people should look at did not vote, or did not bother sleep at home the night before life’s most important deci- focused, they stay, and then C how he ran his business. and vote early in the morn sions. Although much thought is - graduate. - ” Rosen was quick to point out ing, or they could go after generally put into this decision, a An all Jewish that Bloomberg’s business classes, large number of people are not women’s college poses other faced three sexual harass- A memorable les happy after they finally reach col social issues as well. For - - ment lawsuits over a five son;from the last presidential lege. Stern College for Women, people looking for a diverse year span. He added that election is that every vote like all colleges, loses students experience, SCW might not because Bloomberg paid off counts; The people have the every year who decide to attend be the best option. One stu - two of the plaintiffs, there power to control how their other schools, but also receives dent who transferred from seems to be credence to the government continues new every year. Stern after only a year claims, . students claims. Yet some, such as registering, because of the has Therefore, it is important to Each year, SCW loses “that after being in both a - Elisheva Douglas, SCW sopho- s!e involved. There were com- focus on the issues and cast approximately 10% of its stu- Jewish [elementary] school , more maintain that this should plaints of long lines at voting your vote whenever possible, dents to different colleges. and high school, I wanted to not sway one’s decision too locations, and the long com People transfer out of SCW for a be exposed to the people of - much. “Most businesses proba- mute home to places like variety of reasons. Although different cultures and learn bly get sexual harassment Brooklyn. However, there were some may think SCW’s midtown different things. ” suits. They’re fairly common students who believed that 1 location is ideal, not everyone is Diversity is also a meant for city life. “I wanted to problem regarding the cours- see trees more than maybe once es offered at a small college a week at Central Park,” explains like Stern, and a fair number of students transfer out. For exam- where the classes were taught social advantages that SCW one student who transferred out students are forced to transfer pie, while some might leave by rabbis and professors that offers. Adina Rozmaryn, a junior of SCW. Dissatisfaction with elsewhere depending on their SCW because the program for she trusted, who transferred from Brandeis, location can affect one’s entire majors. “I decided I wanted to be their major is not strong, many In addition, many college confides that “it was really hard college experience. a nutritionist, and Stern just did people transfer into SCW specif- students come to SCW for other being the ‘different one’ the Another common rea- not have the program here,” a ically for the areas in which SCW academic reasons. One student whole time... and without a son for leaving SCW is what former SCW student explains, is strong. Talia Frolich, a junior who transferred to SCW noted group of friends to relate to, it some describe as a negative As is the case with any college, who transferred to SCW from the that “it is much more relaxing was just too difficult.” school atmosphere. Offering her certain majors tend to be more University of Pennsylvania, is and conducive to be in a class The decision to transfer is reason for switching, one former popular, so the program tends to considering a Judaic Studies- with fewer people than in a class no easier than the original deci- SCW student says, “I did not feel be stronger. related profession. “I was not with a couple hundred.” Smaller sion of which college to attend. “I that the students were happy to Although it may seem doing enough learning at Penn class sizes, and, subsequently, think it’s a very brave thing to be in school because they went that a disproportionately large and I didn’t feel like I was more personal contact with pro- do,” asserted one SCW Junior. home every weekend.” number of students are leaving improving my skills,” she stated, fessors, present a big advantage “After you’re settled in some- Indeed, for those who SCW, approximately the same For Frolich, it was important to unique to SCW. Similarly, stu- where, it’s really hard to just get desire a more social environ- number transfer to SCW every be in an environment in which dents do not just transfer out of up an leave.” ment in addition to its academic year. Many students transfer in professors approached the text SCW for social reasons - many environment, SCW does present for the same reasons that other from a religious perspective and are transferring to SCW for the

greater training and skills.” Rabbi wariness students sometimes C o u n s e l i n g o n C a m p u s Shlomo Hochberg holds the offi- have towards “professional” help. continued from page 12 cial position of a spiritual ‘There’s a certain societal stigma how well-trained the counselors Ausubel suggested she seek about personal matters, in such Guidance Counselor at Stern. attached to seeing a psycholo- are at handling more serious help beyond the school. “She In addition to profes- gist,” noted one SCW Junior. sors, Resident Assistants issues. “I don’t think Stern has wasn’t saying anything inappro- also Making sure the coun- any more or less problems than priate, telling me to go outside, informally counsel students on selors remain approachable, ” | other schools. I don’t think we’re says the student. “It’s not [the FEELING occasion. RA’s, who are selected therefore, is a key concern for the ill-equipped to deal with serious school’s] responsibility to fix all only after an extensive interview school. For example, even * process, undergo intensive train though Braun, Hait, Nissel, and issues,” insists Rachel Kraut, the the psychological damage from SHEBr Assistant Dwn of St - MID 114 * 340- 7715 ing before the beginning of the Kraut all hold social work, guid- Residence Supervisor and a my childhood.” It is the student’s Ms.BethHait Coordinator of Student Scr school year, during which time ance, or psychology degrees, Personal Counselor. impression that the psycholo- V 133* 340 7714 MID - they become familiar with securi- only Ausubel is listed by her offi- In the past, however, gist’s concern was only that she <£K Ms. Rachel Kraut mBBsL Residence Supervisor ty and role play in BRH1G : * 340 7795 - different see- cial title as psychologist. In addi- students have accused the coun- managed to “get through the ' i - ' Dif ShaniNissel narios. During the year, RA’s tion, although there have been seling staff of being unprofes- school-day.” m _ . ilP Assistant to the ResidentSupervise attend sional, and even inept, when it Another area the coun- ^t tjL SRH RA OFFICEPICE* 340. -74« weekly meetings to dis- complaints about the location of §P ” Dr.RochelleAusubel cuss problems, usually in non- the counseling offices - Braun’s comes to handling sensitive seling staff has to contend with is Psychologist problems. “They can’t ignore the often sticky issue of confiden- WmBSL. 114 ‘ 340-7715 specific terms. ‘The RA is the link is inside the Office of the anorexia, bulimia .... They can’t tiality. “We, as counselors, define “Feeling Puzzled” sign is that will expose the students to Registrar - there are advan- posted at different locations further help,” says RA Bruria tages. “My dream is to have our send kids home because they ‘confidentiality’ . differently,” want to commit suicide,” says admits Braun. Generally, the around campus advertising Lapin. “Some things are out of own space, yet [this location] Donna Amdur, a Stern graduate extent of confidentiality is deter- Student Services my job description ... but for gives privacy, because people who was a Resident Assistant at mined on a case by case basis, every problem I’ve never felt like don’t know why a student is com- Stern for two years. Amdur dis- with the counselors reserving the areas as interpersonal relation- I was on my own.” ing in,” says Braun, noting that an closed that her perception was right to involve parents and acad- ships, family dynamics, dating, That students might office complex of counselors that the school forced students emic administrators if necessary, and educational and career choose to bypass the counseling could be too imposing and would staff, which, in addition to Braun, with real mental health issues to such as in “life and death” cir- choices. “In areas relating to perhaps deter students from leave, at times resorting to such cumstances. “We are concerned Torah values and life’s priorities, Kraut, Ausubel, and Hochberg, going inside. includes Beth , Dr Shani As much as the coun coercive measures as threaten- with maintaining the trust of all it’s understandable that a student Hait . - ing to fail them if they did not students,” maintains Himber. would want to speak to someone Nissel, and International Student seling staff tries to be approach- withdraw. Still, says Himber, “There are who focuses on religious issues,” Advisor Marga Marx, is not nec- able, however, there is a limit to The administration sees cases where information may be says Cohen. “For serious or com- essarily a veiled criticism of the the number of students who will such situations in a different light. shared on a professional level.” plex problems ... [I would] refer staff members, all of whom claim seek help. As one RA comment- “If someone is acutely ill, that It is perhaps because of the student to someone with many years of experience, but ed, “there are students who have person needs treatment outside all the uncertainty surrounding could be the result of a general issues, and students who don’t.” [the school],” says Braun. Adds the school’s counseling services רזלב ישראל University Dean of Students that some students seek advice Free Delivery David Himber, “We want to be specifically not from the school’s Catering Avail. helpful to students. If a student official counselors. Many stu- has to leave, it’s beneficial for dents, in fact, prefer speaking that student to withdraw.” In any with professors, to whom they ־ case, circumstances that neces- have personal connections, than 1 sitate withdrawal are rare at with the counselors, who are, in Stern. essence, strangers. “Every rebbe Even if a situation does has some kind of rapport with not merit the withdrawal of a stu- students,” says Rabbi David dent, there are points at which Pahmer, a Judaic Studies profes- the school will admit its inability sor at Stern and an assistant to help. Speaking on condition of mashgiach ruchani on the 459 Park Ave. South anonymity, one student, who uptown campus, who admits that (Comer of Park Ave.S. & 31 St.) Tel: (212) 683-3044 described her home as abusive, Stern students will often discuss New York,NY 10016 Fax: 212) 883-3157 related how during her first year personal issues with him. Rabbi < at Stern she had met regularly Aaron Cohen, another Judaic 10% Discount for All SCW Students and Faculty with valid I.D. with school psychologist Dr. Studies professor, also acknowl- Open on Motzei Shabbos Rochelle Ausubel before edges that students speak to him

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New Cafeteria Planned for SCW Board Chairwoman Elected 215 Lex to YU’s Board of Trustees Crowding in Caf Calls for Additional Blenden Becomes One of Few Women on Board Food Options By Jessica Jacobs planned on becoming more involved with Vassar, her By Miriam Colton rs. Marjorie Diener- alma mater, but a visit to the Blenden, a long SCW campus quickly new cafeteria at 215 Lexington Mtime benefactor and changed her mind. is scheduled to open within the supporter of Stem College, “Vassar can get Anext two years, though as of yet was elected to Yeshiva along without me, but no specific time table has been University’s Board of maybe I can make a differ- released by Yeshiva administration. Trustees on September ence at Stern,” Blenden The new food facility will provide a con- 13th. decided. te־ venient food location for Sy Syms stu- “The Board Shortly after her dents who attend most of their classes believed that she had done Marjorie Diener visit to SCW, Mrs. Blenden ־ at 215 Lex and will hopefully alleviate such an outstanding job as Blenden became a member of the overcrowding in the main cafeteria at Chairman of the Stern Lawrence Diener (also a Board of Directors, and in SCW. Board,” asserted Mr. Robert member of the YC Board), 1990 was elected Secretary The expansion and renovation Beren, Chairman of the his wife, Adele, and her of the Board. In 1994, she at 215 Lex, of which the cafeteria is Board of Trustees. ‘We felt mother, Mrs. Beatrice was elected Vice Chairman only a portion, is intended to eventual- she would be a marvelous Diener, Mrs. Blenden and Chairman in 2000. ly nearly parallel the facilities of the asset to the Board of the endowed the Beatrice Though only Students encounter lengthy main school building. The cafeteria is University and that it would Diener Dining Hall in the recently elected to the lines at peak caf hours currently only in the beginning stages also give Stern College a Jerome and Geraldine Board of Trustees, Blenden of planning, but is anticipated to be in special voice to the Schottenstein Residence is no stranger to the Board. the basement, and will hold about 150 quickly shot down by administration for trustees.” Hall. She also endowed Her father, Leonard Diener, space. people at capacity. reasons of manpower and “To Involved in YU SCW’s organic chemistry was also a member of the “In my book, the new cafeteria be frank, the likelihood of hiring addi- since 1989, Mrs. Blenden laboratory, along with her Board of Trustees, and Mrs. is a very high priority,” said Jeffrey tional staff is very slim,” said has made significant contri- mother, in the memory of Blenden still has distinct Rosengarten, Director of Supporting Rosengarten. He said that Yeshiva butions to the SCW cam- her father. memories of picking him up Services, in an interview with the would sooner reallocate current staff, pus. Along with her brother, Belden originally continued on page 20 Observer We have felt for a time that' but that this would entail cur- we need to enhance the food services tailing certain services in the operations.” main cafeteria.“My judgment Since the new cafeteria will is that it doesn’t make sense Grand Opening of Midtown Office of most likely not be available before two for reallocation [of the staff],” years, other food possibilities at 215 said Rosengarten. Lex were high on the agenda of a To another sugges- Admissions Delayed recent Student Life Committee meet- ^on t0 Pen a facility compa- ing. As an interim solution, student rable °to Millner’s Mart, By Alisa Rose Assistant Director of even when the two admissions leaders suggested a small makeshift Rosengarten responded that Undergraduate Admissions, directors, • Carla Shron and food operation to service students. would be highly improbable !though room 212 of 215 one of the two faculty members Helen Moskowitz are away ' Lex has been designat who have offices in the new r e c r u i t i n g However, this suggestion was t*0 ^nd students willing to - work during the day. Aed the Midtown Office of admissions center, highlights students. Instead, Yeshiva Admissions since last semes- the benefits of a local office. The relatively small thought that the installation of ter, plans for its grand opening “Having an admissions office Office of Admissions was new vending machines at all as a fully-functioning admis- on the Midtown campus made even smaller when the the locations at the midtown sions office have been delayed enables students to have an administration agreed to rent campus would solve the until a full-time receptionist is interview and see the campus the room that was intended to problem. “The quickest thing hired. at the same time,” she notes. be the admissions conference we could do was to get an Until now, space con- In the past, prospective stu- room to the Office of Student automat operation,” said straints prevented SCW from dents had to travel uptown to Finance. The Admissions Rosengarten. having its own Admissions the Office of Admissions for Office, currently houses two In the past, vending Office. “It was only natural to interviews after visiting the smaller offices belonging to machines on campus were open an admissions office after SCW midtown campus. Shron and Moskowitz, as well habitually broken or empty, the 215 Lexington Avenue However, while the as a reception area. Despite its often for weeks at a time. The building opened,” explains administration has finally size, Kranzler says that “the New vending machines in 215 Lex Dean Karen Bacon. addressed the lack of space, it office space is beautiful. I look continued on page 20 Carla Shron, now faces another hurdle in forward to being there quite opening the office: They often.” must hire a full-time recep- Aside from conduct- Stabbing of YC Student Sparks tionist. ing interviews, the admissions Aliza Fireman, an office has SCW catalogues SCW junior, expressed Security Reevaluation exasperation at the office’s perpetually closed door. “I By Adina Levine when a neighborhood man was informed that the knife had tried to go there three approached him, enquiring for the punctured his back and arm’s bicep times this week, and it fter numerous burglaries, party’s whereabouts. The student and tricep, with his rib protecting was never opened,” r| .damage. The Fireman comments ״muggings and other illegal answered the stranger’s question his lungs from any Aactivities that characterize and then turned around, before student was released the next Unlike the the perilous neighborhood of morning with only a healing scar Midtown campus’s new| “Plenty of YU guys live Washington Heights, the first stab- and no permanent nerve damage. Financial Aid Office, § I bing of a YU student occurred only there. Just because they “I lucked out in a way,” he which is opened twice a 1 have an apartment means two weeks ago outside a 981 reflected. “I mean I obviously didn’t week and staffed by New Admissions Office that they’re not entitled to י Street apartment. The student, *a* want this to happen, but it was employees who also security?” YC junior from Texas, sustained somehow divinely ordained not to work in the Uptown that students can take for their injuries to his back and shoulder be worse.” office, the Office of friends. Having midtown but emerged otherwise unscathed experiencing what he describes, Though the police never Admissions is looking for offices enables the admissions from the stabbing. Nevertheless, felt like a punch, in his back. He caught the stabber, an ongoing a new staff member to staff to become more familiar the student has since considered managed to enter the apartment, police investigation is still looking serve as a full-time with SCW and its students leaving YU because of the haz- however shaken, originally for possible suspects, according to receptionist. The budget when they are not recruiting. In ardous living conditions and disen- unaware that he had been stabbed. Don Summers, Chief of Security. . for the new position was addition, the office allows new chantment with his university. “I thought I had been Though the incident has only approved recently. students to reconnect with the “I’ve never been a big YU punched,” recalled the student, left him with no permanent physical “Once we get a admissions officers who inter- fan,” asserted the student, who “but then I reached back to feel the scars, the student is psychological- full-time receptionist the viewed them in high school. requested anonymity because he spot and my fingers kind of went ly drained. Having survived the office will be opened all The midtown admis- army Israel, he is bitter that is the time, explains sions office is currently opened didn’t “want to be known as the stu- into the hole and I was covered in in it ” dent who was stabbed.” blood.” only once he came to YU that he Director of Admissions by appointment only. The office At 1:15 a.m. on Thursday, The student was conse- got stabbed. Michael Kranzler. The runs tours for visiting students October 18th the student had been quently rushed to the emergency “[The stabbing] has men- receptionist will allow for every Monday, Tuesday and entering a friend’s apartment house room at Harlem Hospital, where he continued on page 19 the office to be opened Thursday at 2:30 p.m.