Welcome to another episode of The Jews Next Dor! Our guest today is Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, the fifth president of Yeshiva University.
Dr. Berman has grounded Yeshiva University in its Core Torah Values and laid the foundation for its next great era. Under his leadership, the University has introduced over 20 new graduate degrees in emerging fields such as cybersecurity, health, and STEM and established several important academic centers.
Dr. Berman lectures worldwide and writes extensively on contemporary Jewish thought, modern philosophy, and trends in higher education. He is widely published in outlets such as Forbes, Newsweek, and the Wall Street Journal. In his recently published book “The Final Exam: Letters to Our Students”, he presents the core Torah values through the analyses of foundational Jewish texts, the perspectives of his own teachers, and stories of his journey through and to Yeshiva University.
Time Stamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[01:08] Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman and the Jewish Center
[05:40] Rabbi Berman’s parents and his upbringing
[08:06] The balance between being a rabbi and being a father
[14:06] The expectations of going to Yeshiva University
[16:29] How to transmit our worldview to our children – Rabbi Berman’s book
[20:45] The biggest challenge our generation is facing right now
[24:15] The importance of role modeling and love
[28:42] The challenges of living in a consumer society
[32:22] Giving over your love for Torah as a parent
[34:45] The final message to parents
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