DEEPLY ROOTED,
FORWARD FOCUSED
Lessons from the Pandemic
Every challenge for the flagship Jewish university is an opportunity to grow and change. There are many ideas we have learned as individuals and as a community from this past year – new modes of education, new models of communications and new applications for our values.
We don’t ask why we were given challenges we ask how can we respond and what have we learned. That is what this site is about: a repository of the lessons learned in teachable moments that will continue to guide us for the rest of our lives.
We invite you to reflect and share with us ideas, resources and inspiration to help shape our collective growth.
SHARE YOUR TEACHABLE MOMENT
Send via text to (929) 374-2870, Tweet @yucovidlessons or email covidlessons@yu.edu to have your content added to the website.
VALUES
Our values, both deeply rooted in our timeless tradition and forward focused on building the world of tomorrow, guide our response in these challenging times.
Teachable Moment: Share a value by which you have been inspired
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
As a leader in science and technology, the University has cultivated a spirit of innovation to provide help in our community and across the globe.
Teachable Moment: How have you used science and technology during the pandemic?
SAFETY AND HEALTH
The sanctity of human life is at the center of all that we do. Taking proper precautions allows us to connect with thoughtfulness, kindness and sensitivity.
Teachable Moment: How have you advanced safety and health in your community?
EDUCATION
YU’s educational leaders have guided and supported communities across the globe in unprecedented ways.
Teachable Moment: How has an educator impacted you?
HALACHIC GUIDANCE
In the pursuit of Torat Emet our Roshei Yeshiva continue to be at the forefront, providing guidance and insight into how to weather the pandemic’s impact on Jewish life.
Teachable Moment: Share a related Halacha that has affected you