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To see more about what Touro students are doing, take a look at our news page Our staff and faculty are the backbone of what makes our institution thrive And a thriving institution means a thriving education for our students Job Openings (External Applicants) Job Openings (Current Employees) © 2025 Touro University the university’s growth and possible changes to accreditation You have /5 articles left.Sign up for a free account or log in Alan Kadish has been president of Touro University since 2010 a private Jewish-sponsored institution based in New York City Touro welcomed its first class of 35 students the next year By 1972 it established its Division of Health Sciences an area of studies that remains integral today as the university expands into the health fields While it remains headquartered in New York City Touro has grown to more than 20,000 students and added multiple campuses Touro University president Alan Kadish joined Inside Higher Ed via Zoom for a conversation about Touro’s growth his tenure as president and what the sector should expect from Donald Trump’s second term in the White House and what that may mean for Touro’s accreditation I understand you are only the second president in the history of Touro University What is it like to follow in the footsteps of someone who was president of the university for almost 40 years Everyone thought that this would be an impossible task to follow a founder who was extraordinarily successful and visionary and ran the institution for close to 40 years People thought the institution was so bound up in one individual that they didn’t expect it to survive I think we’ve done pretty well in the last 15 years But just the fact that we were OK surprised people It turned out that rather than having to meet extraordinarily lofty expectations just passing was sort of beating expectations There are times where my predecessor’s thoughts actions and plans loomed large and did provide some challenges 2. Tenure for presidents is shrinking. They’re no longer spending as many years in the position as they used to What is the key to longevity in the presidential seat The most important thing is a good relationship with the board and faculty and But I would say it’s the faculty and board that are most important I’ve been lucky to have a supportive board and have a faculty that believes in our mission and are really dedicated Each of us balances self-interest with communal responsibility there’s a pretty wide spectrum of the way people view that and I would say that compared to most faculties they’re concerned about personal issues—are really concerned about the mission and the community of students in a sense that the faculty’s mission is very much aligned with the university’s mission I think the short tenure of college presidents is a real challenge for institutions where there’s pressure on higher education having a new leader every three or four years is really disruptive 3. Touro University is expanding nationally at a time when colleges are increasingly closing, merging and cutting programs due to fiscal challenges Touro has been expanding to try to serve communities around the country We have dual missions; the expansion is not a business strategy The mission-based strategy has two components to it but we call ourselves a Jewish-sponsored institution and one of our missions is to serve the Jewish community So in places where we feel we can help the Jewish community But more of the expansion actually has been because we have a commitment to the community to fill two kinds of gaps or options that are in many ways not attractive as ours communities that need an increased supply of professionals Much of our expansion has been in the health-care field and it’s been in places where there’s been a shortage of practitioners in a particular field where we feel we can fill a gap One example is our newest osteopathic medical campus in Great Falls there had never been a medical school in Montana The newest branch of our dental school will be in Albuquerque And New Mexico has never had a dental school and has a shortage of practitioners it doesn’t mean we ignore the financial implications of what we’re doing the community implications and the financial implications Community in this case means both students and the physical community in the area where we’re starting the school What kind of challenges do you see with that growth The biggest challenge is central management of institutions that are physically far away It’s not the same thing as managing something in your building on campus permanently changed people’s expectations about how you could have meetings So it’s made it easier to not have to physically be present I think we’ve been able to accomplish more remotely since people got used to that sort of communication during COVID because one of the early proponents of Zoom was a New York Medical College graduate [part of Touro University] 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Copyright © 2025 Inside Higher Ed All rights reserved. | Website designed by nclud PROVIDENCE – The state Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a ruling that a New York congregation could oust the Jewish congregation that has called Newport's historic Touro Synagogue home for more than a century The high court ruled in favor of Congregation Shearith Israel concluding that it could evict the Congregation Jeshuat Israel The court upheld a 2023 ruling by Superior Court Judge Maureen B long-running feud between New York-based Congregation Shearith Israel and Newport-based Congregation Jeshuat Israel Keough ruled that Congregation Shearith could evict the Newport group but that decision was put on hold pending the Supreme Court review “We expect to have a prompt and seamless transition,” Congregation Shearith Israel’s board president Louis M a new congregation – Congregation Ahavath Israel of Newport – is poised to take occupancy of the storied synagogue “Congregation Shearith Israel welcomes the Rhode Island Supreme Court’s affirmance of the trial court’s judgment Congregation Ahavath Israel of Newport is ready to step in to ensure a seamless transition of occupancy and has already announced that it will be holding services at Touro Synagogue during this weekend’s holiday of Passover All worshippers are most welcome,” Solomon said Shearith Israel and Ahavath Israel look forward to an active and vibrant Touro Synagogue.” Congregation Jeshuat Israel expressed deep disappointment at the ruling upholding the eviction order that removes "our congregation from Touro Synagogue "While this decision is a painful moment in our history we want to reassure our members and thebroader community that CJI will continue without interruption," the group said in a statement "A plan is already in place ensuring that our congregation remains strong we have been at the center of Jewish life in Newport We have made arrangements to continue our services and programs ensuring that our congregation remains vibrant and strong.” said Michael Pimental "We are grateful for the outpouring of support from our membership and the broader community and remain committed to preserving and strengthening Jewish life in Newport for generations to come," the congregation said The ruling gave a nod to the bitter divide that has played out in courts over the course of years Jeshuat Israel and Shearith Israel do not enjoy a harmonious relationship leading to litigation in the federal courts seeking to resolve issues other than those which are before this court,” Chief Justice Paul A who warned the parties to mediate their differences It is clear that the trial justice made a decision based upon the facts before her regarding the notice letter that was sent from Shearith Israel to Jeshuat Israel and we perceive no error in her reasoning or determination the notice of termination that was delivered was clearly sent on behalf of Shearith Israel and the trial justice was correct,” the court said The dispute first erupted in 2012, when Congregation Jeshuat Israel sought to sell a pair of centuries-old finial bells, or rimonim Congregation Shearith Israel objected to the sale saying it would violate the customs of Orthodox Spanish and Portuguese Jews – and sought to be declared the rightful owner of the synagogue and its historical artifacts The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the New York-based congregation, which had been leasing the synagogue to Congregation Jeshuat Israel for $1 a year since the early 1900s.  Consecrated in 1763, Touro Synagogue is the oldest existing synagogue building in the nation Shearith Israel subsequently sought to eject the Newport congregation and repossess the synagogue, prompting the most recent court battle This story has been updated with new information The Rhode Island Supreme Court has ruled that a New York City-based synagogue can evict a Newport congregation from the nation’s oldest synagogue ending a years-long legal battle over Touro Synagogue and its historic treasures the court upheld a 2023 ruling by Superior Court Judge Maureen B allowing Congregation Shearith Israel of Manhattan to remove Congregation Jeshuat Israel from the Touro Synagogue property The ruling clears the way for Shearith Israel to assume full control of the 18th-century synagogue and its valuable possessions including Colonial-era Torah bells worth millions The case centers on a dispute dating back to 2012 when Congregation Jeshuat Israel sought to sell the ceremonial bells to raise funds claiming ownership of the synagogue and its artifacts Jeshuat Israel has been the primary occupant of the Newport landmark for more than a century but Shearith Israel — the oldest Jewish congregation in the U.S Shearith Israel said it plans a “seamless transition” and will bring in a new congregation We depend on the generosity of readers like you who support us to help with our mission to keep you informed and entertained with local We truly appreciate your trust and support Rhode Island's Supreme Court ruled that a New York City synagogue can evict a Newport congregation from the historic Touro Synagogue The high court's opinion upholds a 2023 lower court's ruling over the eviction of Congregation Jeshuat Israel The New York congregation can take control of Touro Synagogue Touro is home to Colonial-era Torah bells worth millions of dollars Phone: 1.800.296.9656        Email: circulation@cypressmagazines.com  Fuchsberg Law Center has established two new institutes this semester that will benefit students as well as lawyers and community members: the Institute for Health Law Bioethics & Policy and the Trial Advocacy Institute said establishing the institutes in health care law and trial advocacy will provide immense value to students offering hands-on experience in rapidly evolving and critically important areas of law “The creation of these institutes will help us to attract top-tier faculty and students and foster 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on circadian rhythms a student at the College of Osteopathic Medicine often referred to as the body's internal clock is a mechanism that signals when various body functions should start or stop Parks said the study aims to enhance understanding of these rhythms to potentially mitigate the negative effects of aging Participants in the study must be 18 years or older and required to wear a waterproof smart device for a week This device will collect data on heart rate "The research could revolutionize cancer treatment by exploring new drug protocols and chemotherapy strategies," Parks said noting that this could enhance treatment effectiveness while minimizing side effects Those interested in participating can schedule an appointment online GREAT FALLS — In the video below, Paul Sanchez reports on Touro School of Osteopathic Medicine in Great Falls which is using a program called Objective Structure Clinical Examination as it trains future physicians If you are interested in becoming a Standardized Patient contact Parker Sullivan at psullivan@touro.edu or 406-401-8144 Report a typo VALLEJO — Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine students "matched" into 14 residency specialties "The Class of 2025 stands out for the breadth of residency placements both within disciplines such as Family Medicine – a record-breaking 26 different programs – and within communities in need such as Oakland and Stockton (25% of all TUCOM matches)," Touro said in a statement nearly 75% of the class is staying right here in California to serve the communities that raised them and now need them most," the statement said “The Class of 2025 has demonstrated remarkable dedication and their impressive residency placements are a testament to their hard work,” Dr She is also dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine “They are not only shaping their own futures especially in communities that need them most.” More than 60% of graduates matched into primary care – a crucial step toward expanding healthcare access and improving outcomes in underserved areas trained in both medicine and public health who will bring a population-level lens to patient-centered care The dual program stands for doctor of osteopathic medicine and master of public health Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine's osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine also continues to shine matching at four times the national rate based on enrollment This year marks a double celebration: not only the launch of College of Osteopathic Medicine 2025 class but the graduation of its 25th cohort of osteopathic physicians bringing their total alumni to more than 3,000 strong Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates Receive occasional local offers from our website and its 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campus which is located on the grounds of Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute Parkinson to this role at Touro College of Dental Medicine,” Touro University President Alan Kadish “His exceptional background in both clinical practice and academia positions him as the ideal leader to drive the success of our New Mexico campus as we continue to develop a world-class educational and clinical environment that upholds Touro’s mission to serve the community.” Parkinson began his career in 1998 as a general dentist in Gladstone and Kansas City In 2001 he started his academic career at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry rising through the ranks from Assistant to Associate Professor he served as Assistant Dean at the University of Kentucky and subsequently spent the next decade at the University of East Carolina and University of Tennessee where he served as the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs he was instrumental in the development of external sites for clinical education and clinical operations Parkinson brings a wealth of knowledge in teaching clinical dentistry as well as the necessary skills to establish a first-rate dental facility to train future clinicians and provide much-needed oral health care.” said Dr Ronnie Myers Dean of the Touro College of Dental Medicine “I am honored to join Touro College of Dental Medicine and to take on this leadership role at the New Mexico campus,” Parkinson said “I am committed to fostering an environment where both students and faculty thrive and to advancing the mission of TCDM at this new facility.” TCDM New Mexico will encompass more than 70,000 square feet of educational and clinical space within the Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute It will house more than 100 dental units including specialty care in oral surgery accommodating the students who will complete their education at TCDM’s new facility and campus TCDM’s new dental college and clinic builds on the success of the organization’s New York 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99.4% match/placement into residencies for the 169 soon to be graduates 55 medical students will be staying in Nevada to help reduce the physician shortage in our community Out of these 320 available residency openings Touro Nevada filled nearly 20 percent of the openings to graduate the highest quality graduates that will make Nevada a healthier community,” said Dr Dean of The College of Osteopathic Medicine “For all the students participating in Match Day this is the most exciting day of their educational lives and it is truly the moment of going from dream to reality.” Match Day is a traditional rite of passage for medical students who have finished their four years of medical education and now embark on their next step as residents Students in their fourth year rank their desired specialties at hospitals and programs who then rank their choices to find a match This nationwide event occurred on March 21 at 9 a.m. where the 163 medical students opened their envelopes to find out where they will be continuing their education journey six students successfully matched to military residencies with specialties in psychiatry Fifty four percent of the class of 2025 matched/placed into primary care with the leading specialties being internal medicine stands out as the primary specialty for students who will remain in Nevada to practice Twenty-two states will welcome a Touro Nevada osteopathic medicine graduate with Nevada keeping the most followed by California “This is the day that matters most in the lives of our medical students,” shared Dr Media Contact:  The Warren Group, Cherryl Kaopua, cherryl@twgpr.com Filed Under: Press Release Wire Tagged With: , , NEWPORT, R.I. — The Rhode Island Supreme Court has ruled a New York-based congregation can evict Congregation Jeshuat Israel from the nation’s oldest synagogue, Touro Synagogue in Newport where it has worshiped for more than a century The decision, handed down on Thursday, upholds a lower court ruling in 2023 that determined Congregation Shearith Israel, which owns the 18th-century synagogue, could oust Congregation Jeshuat Israel from the historic grounds the structure — a National Historic Site — has long stood as a symbol of religious freedom in the United States The ruling is the latest development in a yearslong legal dispute between the two congregations whose histories have both been closely entwined with the synagogue for well over a century “Our review of the record reveals that the trial justice did not err in entering judgment in favor of Shearith Israel granting it ‘the right to take immediate possession of the [p]remises together with the appurtenances and paraphernalia belonging thereto in accordance with the 1903 and 1908 leases,’” reads the decision Congregation Jeshuat Israel said it was “deeply saddened” by the ruling but added it “remains committed to being the vibrant center of Jewish worship “This decision comes at a particularly emotional time a holiday that honors the Jewish people’s enduring strength and liberation,” the statement said “While this ruling is a painful moment in our history The synagogue has been the congregation’s spiritual home for nearly 140 years CJI has been at the heart of Jewish life in Newport,” Michael Pimental but by the community we have built through shared faith Congregation Shearith Israel said it welcomed the court’s decision is now “ready to step in to ensure a seamless transition of occupancy.” Congregation Ahavath Israel already has plans to hold services at the synagogue on Friday evening and worshipers from all congregations are welcome the incoming congregation’s secretary-treasurer and head of ritual “We are welcoming and hope that the rift can be overcome over time – [that] the bad feelings on some people’s parts will be able to be soothed and that is our desire,” Herstoff said in an interview “We hope and encourage that all the congregants in Congregation Jeshuat Israel will desire to continue praying in Touro Synagogue with us.” As Suttell acknowledged in the court’s decision the two congregations had quarrels over their interests in the property as far back as the early 1900s they ultimately entered into a five-year lease allowing Congregation Jeshuat Israel to be a tenant at the synagogue Congregation Jeshuat Israel became a holdover tenant the two congregations entered into an agreement with the Secretary of the Interior to help preserve the synagogue and to help give it landmark status leading to litigation in the federal courts seeking to resolve issues other than those which are before this Court,” Suttell wrote in their papers and through witness testimony at trial that their relationship had ‘deteriorated.’” Controversy erupted in 2012 when Congregation Jeshuat Israel attempted to sell a pair of bells to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston for $7.4 million Circuit Court of Appeals decision later affirmed the bells – and the synagogue – belonged to Congregation Shearith Israel In a letter to its congregants this week that it shared with the Globe Congregation Shearith Israel said it went on to make “strenuous and ongoing efforts to reconcile” that were ultimately unsuccessful “CJI continued to act in ways that Shearith Israel felt was not in the best interests of Touro Synagogue,” the letter said This week’s Supreme Court decision upheld a September 2023 ruling from Superior Court Judge Maureen B Keough that found an October 2022 tenant termination notice Congregation Shearith Israel sent to Congregation Jeshuat Israel was legally valid allowing the congregation to remain at the synagogue Congregation Jeshuat Israel did appeal the decision to the state Supreme Court that the 1945 agreement was a modification of the 1908 lease and that Congregation Shearith Israel was required to consult with the Secretary of the Interior before removing the congregation Suttell wrote the court agreed with Keough “It is clear that these terms [of the 1945 agreement] seek to protect Touro Synagogue as a historic site and require collaboration among the parties before the Synagogue building or grounds are altered but the terms do not reach back to modify any of the terms of the lease agreement,” Suttell wrote Suttell wrote the court saw “no reason to disturb” Keough’s findings regarding whether “the elements required for ejectment were satisfied.” “It is unfortunate that the circumstances arose that necessitated this,” Herstoff said Friday “I don’t think anybody is happy that it was necessary to do this.” president of the incoming Congregation Ahavath Israel said there is no celebrating the court decision “The only celebration is that we got closure,” he said His congregation is now reaching out to Congregation Jeshuat Israel on an “individual basis … that the community come together and put any kind of ill feelings behind them,” he said Christopher Gavin can be reached at christopher.gavin@globe.com. Home Delivery Gift Subscriptions Log In Manage My Account Customer Service Delivery Issues Feedback News Tips Help & FAQs Staff List Advertise Newsletters View the ePaper Order Back Issues News in Education Search the Archives Privacy Policy Terms of Service Terms of Purchase Work at Boston Globe Media Internship Program Co-op Program Do Not Sell My Personal Information Walk through Shakespeare’s London while reading the great bard’s Henriade trilogy Learn how the stock market works by bidding on equities in a simulation of the New York Stock Exchange with classmates Counsel a patient receiving a difficult diagnosis with lifelike reactions powered by neural networks inspired by the human brain Deliver a speech to a virtual United Nations Examine a beating human heart in three dimensions These are just a few of the experiences at Touro University’s state-of-the-art Mixed Reality Lab that debuted at the Cross River Campus at 3 Times Square on October 31 The launch event brought together dozens of faculty members from across Touro’s schools featuring remarks from the administration and a live demonstration showcasing the lab’s potential “The new Mixed Reality Lab reflects Touro’s commitment to innovation “We are embarking on this exciting new venture at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds we’re offering our students and faculty a chance to pioneer new ways of learning the lab is equipped with ten stations featuring Meta headsets and a diverse range of virtual and augmented reality software platforms These tools support immersive educational experiences across various disciplines highlighted the evolving role of mixed reality in education “Mixed reality is quickly becoming an essential tool for teaching and learning especially in medical and healthcare fields,” she said allowing faculty to conduct meaningful formative assessments.” The demonstration provided faculty with the opportunity to try out the headsets showcasing programs like a CPR simulation broadcast on a main monitor Director of the School of Health Sciences (SHS) Physician Assistant at the Manhattan Program “The anatomy program could be incredibly useful for our students,” she remarked Associate Dean of Students and Innovation at SHS also shared her enthusiasm about the lab’s potential “It is thrilling to bring advanced technology discussing academic and contemporary issues Sam Levine of Touro Law's Jewish Law Institute Subscribe to the Touro Talks podcast below [DESCRIPTION] Doron Perez speaks to the camera with a blank background The Touro University logo is at the bottom right [DORON PEREZ] The World Zionist Organization founded by Herzl today owns arguably the most powerful and transformational Jewish nonprofit organization What is Keren-- what is Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael is the predominant land owner in Israel the land ownership in 1948 was not put under the Israeli parliament but kept under the vehicle created of the Jewish people known as the World Zionist Organization.  [DESCRIPTION] Touro Talks intro displaying photos of students and faculty across the university [TEXT] Building Bridges: A Conversation with Rabbi Doron Perez Touro Talks is sponsored by Robert and Arlene Rosenberg Alan Kadish speaks to the camera from a living space we have the absolute pleasure of having one of the great Jewish leaders with us on Touro Talks He's the executive chairman of the World Mizrachi movement previously having served as chief executive He was born and raised in South Africa and at age 18 made Aliyah as well as learning in Yeshiva for 10 years he received rabbinic ordination as well as a bachelor of education and an MA in Jewish history from Haifa University.  where he was executive director of Mizrachi South Africa and senior rabbi of the Mizrachi shul he returned to Israel and became the chief executive of the World Mizrachi movement He's driven the revitalization of the organization as a global movement.  He was behind the 2023 World Orthodox Israel Conference that welcomed over 1,000 delegates from 48 countries He lives in Yad Binyamin with his wife and four children His son Daniel was declared missing in action following the Hamas invasion of Israel Daniel was a commander of a tank crew in the Israeli Defense Forces and was destroyed defending Jews on October 7 and Rav Perez has been a spokesman for parents who have lost children during the Hamas invasion It's an honor and a privilege to be on Touro Talks so I gave you a little bit of an extensive biography but tell us a little-- tell us some things that weren't in the even though my father is from North Africa.  Executive Chairman of the Mizrachi World Movement [DORON PEREZ] Anyone with the surname Perez or Peretz is generally Moroccan So my father was actually Moroccan-born in Casablanca moved to Israel with the Moroccan Aliyah of the '50s and came on a visit to South Africa in the late 1960s So I grew up technically from a Moroccan Sephardi background That's all I knew and did and essentially davened I grew up also in a traditional Jewish home I was one of the only people I knew whose -- grandparents lived in what the significance of coming from a Sephardi background but growing up in an Ashkenazi community what that meant and what the implications of that are?  I didn't really know much about the Sephardic tradition there really is only one Sephardic community There was one community like that in Johannesburg and one in Cape Town.  So literally 99% of the community was Ashkenazi So I didn't even know that I was Sephardic my parents started becoming more observant through a young And they -- we slowly started going to synagogue more and to shul and we eventually all became Shomrei Shabbat.  we all became observant through my parents and went to the Jewish day schools And it's only there when I started studying more Jewish law And that's when I started exploring my Sephardic roots I'll go for a year to study in yeshiva in Israel and then come back to study medicine in South Africa.  and to go into the world of rabbinics and education And I have to say is that even though I was trying to discover my Sephardic roots when I got married and we had our first child I had a Shalom Zachor after you have a baby boy Shalom Zachor is an Ashkenazi custom.  You're actually Ashkenazi because everything about you is Ashkenazi.  So I actually went to ask one of the Gedolei Yisroel His name is Zalman Nachemia Goldberg ZT”L He was a son-in-law of Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach So he said to me because you grew up in an Ashkenazi community and that's what you know and you're married to an Ashkenazi and I was going back anyway to be the Rabbi of an Ashkenazi community Even though my parents lived in Israel in 1999 I went back to South Africa for a two year Shlichut with my wife and our older son I'll go back for two years to give back to the community I grew up in If you would have told me I would have spent 15 years in South Africa after my whole family had made Aliyah But things happen the way they're supposed to happen.  And I felt a tremendous sense of shlichut in South Africa to bring a deep sense of religious Zionism a deep connection to Torah but also to the centrality of Israel and the role that it plays today I became from associate rabbi to senior rabbi was the director of the Mizrachi-- local Mizrachi movement.  I became head of the school of a thousand children called Yeshiva College the actual school that I studied in as well And then when the world Mizrachi movement was looking for a younger CEO in 2014 and our family came back to Israel 10 and 1/2 years ago now with four children.  and we returned to Israel 10 years ago to fulfill the role at World Mizrachi.  [ALAN KADISH] So you've mentioned World Mizrachi a couple of times what is world Mizrachi and how you became involved?  Mizrachi is the religious Zionist movement We know that when Herzl in 1897 founded the Zionist movement to bring Jews back to Israel many in the Orthodox religious world were not sure what to do with this organization Herzl didn't quite seem to be the image of the ingatherer of the exiles that maybe the prophets had spoken about It's actually anti-Semitism which brought him more to his roots And a lot of people didn't know what to do with this organization because it didn't seem and isn't But many Eastern European rabbis—led by Rav Yitzhak Reines Major heads of the beit din and tremendous Talmidei Chachamim although the organization is founded by a secular Jew A two-fold mission to save Jews from the pogroms of Eastern Europe as we know.  The horrific pogroms which spread like wildfire across Russia brought 2 million Jews to the United States of America it was not a particularly strong Jewish community as a result of these -- the Russian pogroms -- came not only to South Africa from Lithuania when the World Zionist Organization was founded to save Jews from Eastern European pogroms And even though not all of the people involved in this are religious and there will be issues we should partner and be part of the holy mission of saving Jews and bringing them back to the land.  the Religious Zionist Movement was founded the movement started breaking up into different parties as the ideologies were sharpened and differentiated And the religious Jews banded together in a movement called Mizrachi it's actually an acronym for two Hebrew words "Merkaz" "Ruchani" They believed that the Zionist movement needs to be connected to its center And that has been the role that Mizrachi has fulfilled for over 125 years now around 123 years now is to be the spiritual component.  Zionism is the collective body of the Jewish people bringing the Jewish people back as a national entity to Israel And Mizrachi came to bring to the center of the Zionist movement Torah values.  I feel very grateful that as I grew in my Jewish observance it translated into deepening my connection to Israel and not distancing me from it and even though not all of it is religious I feel blessed that my spiritual journey and growth especially when I learned the words of Rav Soloveitchik not only the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva University and many of his great speeches and philosophy of Zionism was developed at the five addresses that he gave at the National Conferences of Mizrachi in the '40s and I studied for the first time the words of the founding chief rabbi of Israel of pre-state Israel All of a sudden saw one of the greatest sages of his generation being able to bring the old world of Volozhin to bring it with unconditional support of the Zionist movement believing in the veracity of the mission of the pioneers even though many were distant from the values of Torah.  that the national revival of the Jewish people should be deeply connected to its spirit this spoke to my soul because it felt to me that when I started thinking about why I was so drawn specifically I think the three thinkers who initially impacted in my life the most were Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch And when I reflect on why specifically those three because I think they all try to bridge conflicting worlds We have to find a way to bring the Torah to the heart of the modern world and to combine in general studies who tried to bring the values of Torah to the national revival of the Jewish people Rav Soloveitchik brought the word of Torah to the world of the American orthodoxy and modern orthodoxy to bridge the worlds of secular knowledge and Torah.  And I think those three thinkers spoke to my soul in that life is about bridging contradictions and not sharpening them And I think that brought me to the world of Mizrachi be part of deeply striving for authentic Torah Judaism but embrace the revival of the Jewish people [ALAN KADISH] So you mentioned several times that there were some rabbis who objected to embracing Zionism What is the philosophy behind that conflict and is there a way to bridge that gap with those who still seem uncomfortable with at least what you so eloquently and passionately referred to as traditional Zionism?  I understand why a number of rabbanim and many leading rabbanim felt not to join the World Zionist Movement even though the other great-great rabbis felt that you need to partner because it's a holy mission they were really many challenges and I understood why many were not quite sure if this movement would end up being anti-Torah or not anti-Torah And many kept it at arm's length understandably Even though the state of Israel has proven proved-- I think proved is the better word than proven-- that not only has it built a Jewish state and not only are there 7 million Jews living there the largest contributor to Torah learning in the world is the Israeli government which have built the yeshiva world in the most unbelievable way despite all the achievements of the state of Israel and Zionism not everything in Israel is run according to Torah values it doesn't fully work with everything in the Zionist movement.  And some feel certain things in the Zionist movement as heretical And I think especially many people who are purists and say and I think it's "Elu v'elu divrei elokim hayim." It's both are the words of the living God.  I think one of the most profound ideas in all of Judaism and I would argue one of the most important messages in the world today that none of us have a monopoly on truth "Elu v'elu divrei elokim hayim." There are genuine different interpretations We don't believe in subjective truth that anything goes but we believe that even objective truth has varied interpretations "Elu v'elu divrei elokim hayim." Both of these words are the words of the living God.  Rav Soloveitchik explains famously in his five addresses that this was the debate between Yehuda and Yosef says Rav Soloveitchik famously in the five addresses that Judah and the brothers and his beit din were concerned that Yosef was too worldly.  Why is Yosef dreaming about sheaves of corn and stars in the sky Yehuda's greatest strength was the one that says "Vayishlach et yehuda lehorot lefanav." Yaakov sent Yehuda down to Egypt to build batei midrash and batei knesset Yehuda's genius was he was the head of the beit din Yosef's genius was he was the head of economy and politics And the brothers felt that the ideology of Yosef was too embracing of Egyptian culture and by the grace of God and the forgiveness of Yosef and the greatness of the brothers halachic debates within the Jewish people have always been There are many who feel that even those we know there's the new party called Eretz Hakodesh and Shas I think that the fact that Haredi lets people who may be traditionally less Zionistic in the traditional sense of embracing Zionism when Zionism in the state of Israel is under such a threat the more people who overtly identify as pro-Israel and Zionists is critical.  not drawn into it because of anything circumstantial because of a genuine belief that despite the complexity of life and despite the fact that things aren't always the way we would like them to be and aren't as religious as we'd like them to be and aren't as perfect as we'd like them to be we have to find ways to bridge gaps.  the argument is as old as the Jewish people themselves I think there is a shift in the Jewish world that I think the state of Israel today is not 600,000 Jews when the Chazon Ish signed the agreement with Ben-Gurion there were only 400 full-time yeshiva bochurim something has shifted in the Jewish world.  The state of Israel is not only the state of secular people it's the state of all of the Jewish people the Sephardic Chief Rabbi Rav Yaakov Nissim we've had the state of Israel without its soul and it's all its general parts are together I think today the state of Israel is 77 years later The center of the Jewish world is there.  I think as its reality is becoming more and more understood and I think especially after the 7th of October we understand today how central the state of Israel I think more and more Jews who maybe traditionally who maybe some who had a little bit uncomfortable with the Many of them have considered themselves October 8 Jews people today prepare to embrace the word Zionism that it's no longer as in conflict with the universal values or in conflict with the religious values is a blessing.  It's always been an embracing of these conflicts as opposed to that which segregates.  [ALAN KADISH] So you mentioned that there are some profound disagreements and I guess there's going to be a Congress and an election And I think there are 21 parties who are running Can you tell us a little bit about the history of the World Zionist Congress and the implications of the upcoming Congress and the election?  I call the World Zionist Congress elections the best kept secret in the diaspora Most important election that people can vote in that they don't know about one of the most impactful things that every Jew around the world can do and why it's been kept such a secret.  founded by Herzl today owns arguably the most powerful Keren Kayemet LeYisrael is the predominant land owner in Israel.  but kept under the vehicle created of the Jewish people and Keren Kayemet LeYisrael is the greatest land owner in Israel.  we paid a 13% land tax to Keren Kayemet LeYisrael with very important decisions to make that I'll speak about in a minute I think it's one of the only organizations like this in the world We have reformed Jews on the left and Haredi Jews on the right the most right-wing politically and liberal and left wing can all sit together in one place.  40% of the vote is the Israeli electorate from Israeli elections So Israeli politicians own 40% of the World Zionist Organization The other 60% is 30% Jews from the United States of America And an incredibly 60% of the World's Zionist Organization 60% of the ownership of the land of Israel is directly under diaspora Jews So this election over here is for the electoral college of 30% of the vote from the American Jewry through the AZM And it's so transformational because land ownership in Israel the Keren Kayemet LeYisrael of its billions of dollars of budget should that money go to develop Jewish life in East Jerusalem It shouldn't be anything controversial.  what's controversial today about East Jerusalem What's controversial today about Efrat and Gush Etzion But many voices in the progressive left say no the policy should not be over the green line And one of the things we fight for is that it should be across Israel The education budget of Keren Kayemet LeYisrael is 250 million shekels a year which believes in service in the army and supporting all of these things.  So I want to say that these elections give a voice to every single American who identifies and signs up online as part of the Zionist movement has an opportunity to impact 30% of what happens in these organizations.  who represent our global religious Zionist community we are blessed that in the United States of America we've called it the Orthodox Israel Coalition a coalition of organizations and active unity organizations which believe in Torah and service to the people of Israel.  We are a conglomeration of called Orthodox Israel Coalition a coalition of organizations committed to these values And it's these values that we want to give expression in the elections of the World Zionist Congress.  [ALAN KADISH] So it's extraordinarily important because much of the future spending that will help direct the future of the Jewish people will be decided either at this Congress or around the Congress.  [ALAN KADISH] And that's why we do urge everyone to vote.  Some of those disagreements that you described were front and center to much of what happened at the Congress Do you think those issues will surface again What are the important issues that you think will come up this year and that we want everyone in the United States to make their voice heard about these issues?  to encourage anyone and everyone until March to be part and parcel of the Zionist movement from across the board and all the organizations that spoke about are about a deep commitment to Torah So what we say to everybody is a very simple thing Spend less than 5 minutes to impact $5 billion You just have to pay $5 and vote slate number 5 very important that everybody should do that.  But I want to say beyond the voting for slate number 5 I think what's critical over here is the understanding of what the issues at hand are the reason why there was such an argument last time around was because a lot of Israeli politics was dragged into world Jewish politics.  which were splitting the Jewish people in the Israeli Knesset And these same issues were brought to the World Zionist Organization.  One of the things which troubled me so much a number of years ago was during the initial part of the judicial reform which actually brought about the dispute amongst the Jews of October 6 played a major role in what Sinwar did on October 7 Was Jews around the world and in Israel couldn't even talk to each other.  It was the first time that I'd seen in my lifetime that Jews were so divided that people couldn't even talk to each other And that same divisive politics came to the World Zionist Organization.  One of the things that Mizrachi was campaigning then and proudly about today is we don't have to bring every single issue which divides us in Israeli politics to the World Zionist Organization The World Zionist Organization and Keren Kayemet do not decide on a two-state solution They don't decide on whether there's going to be annexation or not Those political issues are decided by the Knesset.  Judicial reform is going to be decided by the Knesset I sometimes feel we bring the divisive issues which have to be decided on in Israeli politics into the World Zionist Organization The decisions of the World Zionist Organization Not annexation or not political issues of the statehood money and policy to develop land in Israel and invest in educational endeavors that are important to the different movements.  So I do think that one of the things that we at Mizrachi and Orthodox Israel Coalition are very committed to is bridge building the biggest issue facing the Jewish people he says the first covenant the Jewish people have to commit with each other is the covenant of fate we have a covenant of being a historic community And we have to understand today that we're in this together And before we are able to argue the differences we have to understand "ki anashim achim anachnu." We are brothers and sisters together and we're going to differ over lots of different issues But I believe that the World Zionist Organization has the potential to be an agent of more unity because it does not have to make decisions on issues which are polarizing What makes American politics and Israeli politics different from the World Zionist Organization politics is that both in American politics and in Israel then the Trump administration appoints every single person that he wants to to the positions of power in the government But once the coalition has more than 60 members of parliament the coalition can appoint every single minister and runs every single office It's not the same in the World Zionist Organization.  The World Zionist organization is always a gentleman's agreement Where from the extreme left and extreme right everybody signs together based on relative power each one based on their relative power sharing and that's how it's going to continue to work.  Which means that at the DNA of this organization that despite Jews from the diaspora and Israel and despite the different streams and despite all the different ideologies the DNA of this organization is to try to reach agreement around everybody's relative strength not only how we can dominate-- because the essence of the World Zionist Organization is not domination it's power sharing-- to see how we can leverage our ideology to have the biggest impact that it can Because you can only leverage your relative strength But at the heart of the WZO is trying to reach consensus on issues And I personally believe that this particular organization which represents Jews from the left and the right from all the streams and all the geographies be a driver of Jewish unity and not Jewish polarization.  [ALAN KADISH] So just to clarify a couple of the things that you said if there were a cabinet such as there is in the United States or Israel based on proportional representation would have some representatives in the cabinet And that's the fundamental structure.  [ALAN KADISH] That's the fundamental structure of the World Zionist Organization.  [ALAN KADISH] I think you made a great point about people talking to each other there was a long history of disagreement within the Jewish people the most eloquent or widely known example of this was the controversy between two groups of scholars but a sense of philosophical and intellectual disagreement kind of the way American politics used to be until And I think that ideal is something that I'm very pleased to hear that you strive for it's an important raison d'etre of Mizrachi in its position to combine religious Judaism with Zionism and the important thing that we should continue to strive for particularly if we get enough representation from Mizrachi.  you make an incredible point here and I just want to focus on it for a few moments I think Beit Hillel and Beit Shammai is exactly the right example the most famous arguments in all of Talmudic literature between the House And some of those issues are all about marriage and divorce and mamzerut and Jewish identity I think it's Yevamot daf yud daled says that even though they disagreed on so many issues about marriage and divorce they always found a way for their daughters and sons to marry each other.  And I think that is exactly what it says in Pirkei Avot is that you can vehemently disagree with somebody think that they're wrong in almost every area But I want to say an incredible thing is what we're striving for at Mizrachi and the Orthodox Israel Coalition Why do we rule in accordance with Beit Hillel Because the same voice that says in the Talmud in Masechet Eruvin It says that a voice from heaven came out and said "Elu V'Elu Divrei Elokim Chayim." Both Hillel and both Shammai can both be right "V'halacha k’Beit Hillel." We rule in accordance with Beit Hillel many sources indicate that the students of Shammai were sharper and perhaps So the Talmud brings three reasons in Masechet Eruvin because they always quoted the opinion of Shammai they always quoted the opinion of Shammai before their opinion.  Because you're more humble and you acknowledge somebody else's opinion Because if you understand that you don't have all of the truth and if you understand that life is complex the moment you think that you're the only one who's right and there's nothing else that's the moment you have understood the issues of life in a simplistic because Beit Hillel understood that their perspective wasn't the only perspective and there are other ways of looking at it And they would always validate the other view And because they would give respect to the other view and validate the other view that actually makes them having a deeper understanding.  the deeper understanding intellectually in life is not how much you commit to your opinion it's how much you acknowledge that there is another opinion as well that's what got us into where we are on October 6.  We had a presentation of the military findings of the shortcomings of the military intelligence and how we totally and were not going to do what they were going to do We thought that the defense systems we had were good enough Over 1,200 people lost their lives on that day And one of the remarkable things to come out of the findings of the military intelligence and the shin beit is that they got so engrossed in one perspective that anyone who differed and anybody who said that Hamas are not deterred and they're going to attack were totally disqualified.  And one of the findings that they've come out with is as much as you are absolutely convinced of one perspective you have to make sure that there are different perspectives that can be validated and taken seriously Because the moment you think there's only one way of viewing the truth is the moment you don't fully understand the issues at hand did we suffer from this on October 7.  And I think it's really important that especially now as Jews We're surrounded by people who want to exploit every weakness of ours.  but major disagreements and major arguments But we have to do it in a way where we understand that not all of the truth is by us We have to be respectful of other views and understand "Elu V'Elu Divrei Elokim Chayim." the vast majority of Jews from left to right and we should vehemently disagree with each other as long as we understand we're part of the same side and none of us has a full monopoly on all of the truth.  [ALAN KADISH] So you made a very good point about October 6 We're seeing some of those same disagreements now crop up again has the opportunity of trying to embody exactly what you spoke about of us respecting each other and working together.  And that's why participation as a voter in the World Zionist Congress not only will continue this incredible historic tradition I think we've become immune to realizing what a tremendous ness or miracle the creation of the state of Israel was how Herzl's idea grew from the first Congress which has been as successful as you described And I think participation in it is something which is just an incredibly important piece of history and of our existence as Jewish people So I'm hoping that everyone who's listening to this gets out and votes.  and we hope to have a very important presence of Mizrachi as Touro University But even more important than which party you vote for is participation in this incredibly important moment in Jewish history and here we have a chance to try to direct the future of the state of Israel and support those movements that will respect everyone and try to move the country forward So I would encourage you all to take Rav Doron's words very seriously and take the 5 minutes it takes particularly if you have a good internet connection One last thing that I wanted to ask you about before we close We've both alluded to the fact that you lost a son on October 7 you seem to have remained steadfast in your approach and commitment to Israel or is it just as easy as you've made it seem?  [DORON PEREZ] I've had no struggle in terms of the commitment to the things I believe in The struggle has just been a personal struggle of losing a son and having a son who's a hostage our family went through 163 days of torture of hoping and praying that our son is alive finding out that he was deceased and had to partially bury-- I say we're actually lucky that we actually have a grave.  we're actually lucky we have a grave.  Part of his uniform was found with blood on it the personal struggle of having a child who we've lost and we're waiting to bring back for burial and trying our best to do so But I call it the painful privilege.  If you look back at Jewish history and we have Pesach we want you to know that the bread that we're going to eat the bread of redemption started out as the bread of affliction Speak about the bitterness of Jewish history and we tell our children "she b'chol dor v'dor  omdim aleinu l’cholutaynu." [in every generation they stand against us to destroy us] Not only pharaoh pain and suffering is not new to the human condition hopefully it will end with the Perez family but it didn't begin and end with us.  my friend Rabbi Shmuel Slotki lost two children on the day The Bibas family lost three generations on the day.  Thousands of families were obliterated and wiped out because I've never felt more in my life time how much the world needs the Jewish people The Jewish people are fighting the battle of the whole civilized world today to trade them in the most barbaric ways.  And I really believe the light of godliness of life that the Jewish people bring to the world he says the reason I support the Jewish people and the state of Israel is not for you we may very well lose the Western world and civilization just as Europe and the West almost lost to Nazi Germany had Britain fallen and had the Allied powers not coming to the war if Israel falls and fanatical Islam and its associates are able to spread out into Europe and beyond.  the struggle is a daily struggle of the pain of loss I feel more deeper connected to the state of Israel I feel even more deeply connected to Jewish destiny.  after maybe 40 or 50 years of a break from Jewish history have returned to part and parcel of the Jewish history of that although many try and stand up against us been so much worse for our family of losing It could have been worse for the Jewish people not only losing 1,200 people to 5,500 terrorists Had Iran shot 500 ballistic missiles on the day God knows what could have been in that day.  So I think it has not made me question my ideology It's made me strengthen it and resolve of the very painful struggle but privilege to be part of the Jewish people when the Meraglim said that we can't do it we're fighting impossible enemies who are bigger and stronger than us “Alo na’aleh,” let's go up [ALAN KADISH] As one of my teachers said to me because we believe that we have an important role to play and that we will And with faith and talent and dedication like yours I'm highly confident that that's going to happen.  So thank you very much for joining us on Touro Talks Look so forward to seeing you and all of the best We look forward to seeing you in the future Touro Talks is sponsored by Arlene and Robert Rosenberg and we thank them for their support.  Email tourotalks@touro.edu Email tourotalks@touro.edu to learn more Join us for an in-person information session to learn about the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Touro University’s School of Health Sciences Manhattan Campus This event is designed for prospective students and their support system interested in learning more about our hands-on program and the unique opportunities we offer For accepted Students, email the Director of Recruitment directly at dpt@touro.edu to schedule a 1:1 conversation/tour Register to attend Director of Recruitment: dpt@touro.edu ~ 646-777-9257 Please join us for the Fourth Annual Touro University Interprofessional Education (IPE) Summit.  Faculty across the system will come together at this event to explore important topics related to IPE This event is open to all faculty and students Team Science:What Are We Trying to Achieve Reflecting on team science issues—from the existential to the practical—Dr Hall will explore questions such as: How does the value of our team science efforts differ as we move throughout the scientific enterprise How can we contend with the complicated nature of conducting supporting and managing team science research do we know enough about team science to realize our visions Her remarks will be grounded in evidence from the science of team science and include examples of practical strategies and available resources for enhancing team science This event is co-sponsored by the Office of Collaborative Medical Education (CME) and the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETL) Register Questions? Email rima.aranha@touro.edu  Nicholas Merna’s research has helped Hofstra University achieve a new designation by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education A humble plant that grows on Hofstra University’s arboretum campus could one day save the lives of people experiencing heart attacks an associate professor of bioengineering at Hofstra is leading federally funded research on ways to turn the leatherleaf viburnum’s tough leaves into tiny blood vessels that could be used in heart bypass operations The material appears to perform well in rats and human studies could begin in three to four years “We spent over a year comparing different leaves,” Merna said of the work he and his students are performing and you can’t have that happen in something like a vascular graft Funded by a $395,000 National Institutes of Health grant Merna’s research is the kind of potentially groundbreaking work that has propelled the Hempstead university for the first time into the world of research universities designated as “R2,” the second-highest level in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education The designation indicates that a school invests at least $5 million in research and awards at least 20 doctoral degrees each year Get the latest updates on how education is changing in your district By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy which awarded 95 doctorates and spent $10.4 million on research last year was one of five Long Island universities included on the most recent Carnegie list of research institutions New classifications are announced every three years means a school spends at least $50 million and awards at least 70 doctorates a year Stony Brook University has been R1 since 1987 according to the American Council on Education which publishes the classifications with the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching The university invests $18 million a year in research on health care The council also created a new classification this year — Research Colleges and Universities — for schools that spend at least $2.5 million a year on research and New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury NYIT aims to qualify for R2 status by 2028 “The terminology is a little bit inside baseball But the Carnegie honors are serious business to schools the breadth and the impact of research and doctoral education at a university,” Riordan said A high-status classification can help attract talented faculty and students deputy executive director of the classifications The designation “represents a key part of their mission,” Gast said Even for those who don’t know what a school’s Carnegie classification is the honor is “a recognition” of a school’s strong research program a professor of mathematics at Hofstra who is doing NIH-funded research on ways to make MRI imaging faster and therefore more accessible and affordable Hofstra’s support for interdisciplinary research was one of the reasons Pineda joined the faculty last year “It's the things that they did to get the designation Maura McDermott is a reporter on the investigations desk she has also covered real estate and the business of health care The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months A fire is visible at a Touro medical office at 3525 Prytania Street on Monday A fire is broke out at a Touro medical office at 3525 Prytania Street on Monday A fire broke out Monday afternoon at a Touro Infirmary medical office Public relations manager Toni Harrigan said officials became aware of the fire at the Touro medical office building across from the main hospital at 3:30 p.m at least seven New Orleans Fire Department engines were on the scene as fire fighters battled the blaze which was visible at the top of the building at 3525 Prytania Street "Everyone has been evacuated out of the building and the fire has been contained," Harrigan said in a statement at around 4:22 p.m "We’re thankful for the quick response by the New Orleans Fire Department in helping contain this fire and keep all our patients and personnel out of harm's way." NOFD has not yet confirmed when or how the fire started or whether anyone was injured Email notifications are only sent once a day News Tips:nolanewstips@theadvocate.com Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Touro University Nevada is set to host its annual Light Up The High Roller event in celebration of World Autism Awareness Day on Wednesday at The LINQ The event marks the beginning of Autism Acceptance Month with The High Roller observation wheel turning blue a color symbolizing awareness and support for individuals and families affected by autism The invitation-only event was organized for children receiving treatment at the Sharon Sigesmund Pierce and Stephen Pierce Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities Caesars Entertainment's ongoing support made the event possible and provided guests with refreshments and complimentary admission to The High Roller Attendees gathered at The LINQ Promenade to countdown and witness the color change at dusk GREAT FALLS — The Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Great Falls recently conducted a program called “MedAchieve,” which brings high school students inside the life of a med school student “It's a wonderful way to connect with the local high schools,” said Dr “There's opportunities to come to medical school work with the medical students as mentors to get hands on activities 13 high school students graduated from the program “I think this program gives a great snapshot of what you would be learning as a medical student,” said Simran Gill Gill decided to become a mentor for the MedAchieve program because she had a similar experience at her high school I was interested to be able to have and play that role for high school students,” Gill said inspire them and then also give them a snapshot into the type of classes and what all we do as medical students here at Touro.” CMR High School senior Elizabeth Dudden is one of the students who completed the program and is thankful for the opportunity she had “You don’t get this type of learning in school,” Dudden said After spending countless Mondays after school at Touro she now knows she wants to be a nurse practitioner “I'm definitely glad I did it,” Dudden said “I am so thankful for the opportunity that I had to do it I wouldn’t have had this information and education if I hadn't come here I think it was really awesome opportunity.” The partnership serves as an important window into the medical field in rural Montana we just want to make sure that everyone's aware that they have the opportunity in state to get this type of education,” Zeszutek said Students interested in signing up for the next MedAchieve should contact their school guidance counselors Touro provided the following information about the program: LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Touro University Nevada is inviting community members to participate in a student-led research study aimed at understanding the state of physical and mental health following the COVID-19 pandemic one for physical health and one for mental health that each takes approximately five minutes The surveys will be available until December 13 Touro Nevada aims to explore participants' perceptions of their physical as well as their lifestyles and preventative health measures both before and after the COVID-19 quarantine MORE ON NEWS 3 | NV Energy warns customers of holiday season scams Anyone 18 years of age and older and not pregnant is encouraged to participate Officials with Touro University say they are particularly interested in securing responses from males the City of Albuquerque joined Touro University to break ground on New Mexico’s first undergraduate dental clinical training facility Located on the campus of Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute (LBRI) in Albuquerque this new facility will serve as a clinical branch of Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM) providing essential training for 200 dental students “The arrival of the Touro College of Dental Medicine marks a major milestone in our city’s fight to expand healthcare options for families,” said Mayor Tim Keller “Not only will it help fill a critical shortage of dental professionals in our community but our young people will have the opportunity to pursue careers in dentistry right here at home This first-of-its-kind facility will help build a healthier more equitable future by expanding access to affordable dental care for those who need it most.”  “Touro University is committed to delivering quality education as well as integrity and respect for all members of our new Touro community in New Mexico,” said Touro University President Alan Kadish and engaging course offerings that nurture personal growth and intellectual inquiry in superior academic programs.”  “TCDM is thrilled to expand to New Mexico and create the first ultra-modern world-class dental clinical training facility in the state Our mission is to improve oral health care and graduate outstanding dental professionals who deliver excellent health care service to diverse communities,” said TCDM Dean Ronnie Myers “With the first pre-doctoral dental student clinical educational facility in New Mexico we will provide an opportunity to deliver much-needed low-cost oral health care to underserved communities while expanding local access for New Mexico students interested in becoming dentists.”  New Mexico currently faces a shortage of oral healthcare professionals with only 48.4 dentists per 100,000 people “We anticipate that there will be a significant number of graduates who remain in New Mexico to pursue their dental careers adding to our incentive to build the new facility and clinic in the land of enchantment,” Dr The new TCDM facility will encompass over 70,000 square feet including spaces for specialty care in oral surgery This will support the training of students completing their education at TCDM’s new campus Touro University is investing approximately $40 million in New Mexico positively impacting educational and economic development in Albuquerque and beyond The establishment of the dental college is expected to create high-paying jobs for New Mexicans while enhancing local educational opportunities The TCDM’s new dental college and clinic builds upon the success of the New York campus providing students with the same high level of academic support and clinical experience This facility aims to deliver necessary dental care to those in need while offering local access for New Mexico students aspiring to become dentists The 311 Community Contact Center is a centralized call center for the City of Albuquerque The 311 service is a single telephone number for all non-emergency City of Albuquerque inquiries and services The official website for the City of Albuquerque LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Touro University in Nevada is asking for volunteers to take part in a survey on post-pandemic physical and mental health Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health and Human Services is conducting two different surveys on life after the COVID-19 pandemic for a student-led research study The goal is to explore participants' perception of their physical and preventative health measures like pre- and post-COVID-19 quarantine Two surveys are available online and take about five minutes to complete: Physical Health and Mental Health Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and not pregnant Touro says it is interested in particular tin getting responses from men Montana State University in Bozeman has had a culinary medicine program since 2017 they were approached by Touro School of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM) in Great Falls with an interest in trialing a culinary medicine course and Thomas Cuisine created a three week pilot program led by Montana State University’s Dietetic Internship Program Co-director Anna Diffenderfer “We talk about how healthy eating can impact the whole person move more,' or ‘eat in a healthier way and move your body more,' health is much bigger than that." second year medical students at TouroCOM utilized the teaching kitchen at Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute to learn about healthy eating patterns They were aided by culinary experts from Thomas Cuisine and MSU dietetic interns to expand their knowledge on how diet is linked to nutrition related diseases like heart disease is a great aspect of looking at the whole person." the students learned to make an array of recipes using ingredients with no food allergens “We learned a lot about how we'd be able to treat patients that have different dietary restrictions or have dietary modifications for different health problems that they're going through and not just being able to recommend that with words but actually being able to give them recipes and actually displaying that we have experience in all that." Diffenderfer says there is a rising interest to learn more about food as medicine within the medical field “I think that we're going to see more and more culinary medicine programs popping up and there's definitely interest in the state to offer this program more far reaching Hopefully we can expand capacity and be able to include more students and really sort of come together as a community in Montana to learn with each other about the benefits of healthy nutrition." TouroCOM plans to add the culinary medicine course to their curriculum teaching their future medical professionals nutrition as a key factor in health and wellness GREAT FALLS — Students can now earn two degrees in just five years through a new partnership between the University of Providence (UP) and Touro University in Great Falls UP’s new Applied Mathematics program in Pre-Data Analytics for Health Care Concentration is offered in partnership with Touro University’s Master of Science in Data Analytics for Health Care Students can complete both programs in five years by satisfying 102 credits of UP requirements in the first three years and apply for UP graduation at the end of their third year Students can then move on to Touro’s MS program in Data Analytics for Health Care and then transfer back to UP the credits earned during the first year of graduate school to complete and earn a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics with UP to allow students to shave a year out of their total cost and a year out of their total time for achieving a master's degree.” “Take those math classes seriously when you're in high school It could be a master's degree and a career in data analytics.” The partnership marks the University’s second initiative with Touro University The first one allows UP to offer students a Biology degree with a Health Professions concentration Students enrolled in this program will be guaranteed an admissions interview (if GPA requirements are met) for placement into the College of Osteopathic Medicine Students interested in this opportunity should contact the UP Office of Admissions at 406-791-5202 or email admissions@uprovidence.edu This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The city of Henderson and Touro University are partnering for a new training program to teach youth program staff members how to navigate children's behaviors The 90-minute course will teach employees specific skills needed to support children's emotional and social development including for children who are autistic or neurodivergent relationship skills and responsible decision-making in a 90-minute course MORE ON NEWS 3 |Over 175 households to participate in Inspirada's massive garage sale event "We have a strong partnership with the City of Henderson, and this training emerged from their recognition of a need to enhance their staff’s ability to support the children they serve," Lisa Kunz, director of Touro's Pierce Autism Center "We appreciate their acknowledgment that continuous learning and growth are essential and that we can all improve in meeting people where they are." The goal is to help staff members learn to work with children who might display challenging behaviors "Younger children are still in the learning stages of moderating their own emotions and behaviors," Kunz said "How they act now becomes a habit they will carry throughout their childhood into adulthood and address these habits before they develop into negative consequences is crucial for fostering positive Touro is providing six training sessions for city of Henderson staff members Amidst the backdrop of war and rising antisemitism around the world Touro University graduated nearly 600 students last Sunday at the 50th Annual Commencement Exercises held at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center The mood was at once somber and festive as families friends and faculty came out to honor the individual and collective achievements of the graduates and offer hope for the future Alan Kadish shared his insight on responsibility and freedom “We know that we are required to say ‘the world was created for me.’ That is not meant to make us feel egotistical; it is intended to make us feel responsible We are required to see every one of our actions impacting not only ourselves but also our communities and the world at large… your choices and the things that you contribute—especially at this turbulent time—truly matter,” said Dr you are free from the day-to-day responsibilities of classes and maintaining your grades You are free now—free to work for your families and communities… free to help Klal Yisroel… and free to build a better world,” continued Kadish Numerous awards were presented for community service as well as high academic achievement in math The 2024 Alumnus of the Year Award was presented to Morris Oiring a leader and innovator in the healthcare industry Founder of the Oiring Group and long-time COO of Pleet Homecare Oiring is paying it forward with scholarships to help the next generation of Touro students succeed Congressman Mike Lawler received an honorary degree and served as keynote speaker His words resonated with the audience of hundreds and he was stopped throughout the speech for applause who introduced the Antisemitism Awareness Bill in Congress “Rashida Tlaib is sorry she couldn’t join us today.” “Touro University has equipped each and every one of you with the skills knowledge and experience necessary to make your own mark in the world it's not just the degrees and certificates we all celebrate today values and sense of community you have cultivated during your time here,” said Lawler “These challenges of antisemitism test our ideas and they compel us to question which way is the best path forward that we must act with moral clarity and conviction.” “The rampant antisemitism we’ve seen across the country since the horrific attacks on October 7th is abhorrent and must be condemned wherever it rears its ugly head As the representative of the 17th Congressional District of New York—home of the one of the largest Jewish communities in America I will never be silent and never back down It’s why I’ve led the fight to stand up for our Jewish community here in America and combat antisemitism and Jew hatred,” continued Lawler which aims to stop the pervasive antisemitism we’ve seen on other college and university campuses across the country We will not tolerate antisemitism and Jew hatred anymore—and in the same way they would crack down on racism or bigotry of any kind Lawler affirmed his support for the State of Israel to thunderous applause and encouraged graduates to look to the future with the courage to surmount the unique challenges of our times He received a standing ovation from the crowd The Touro graduates are headed for careers in top firms in technology Many will enter graduate and professional schools in law where they have acceptance rates of over 95% Others will pursue health science careers as physical and occupational therapists physician assistants and pharmacists through Touro’s Integrated Honors Pathway Bracha Gluck of Touro’s Lander College for Women shared her thoughts on attending a Jewish institution as well as her personal wisdom for the future there was a seamless integration of our Jewish identity with our higher education I never felt divided over being both academic and Jewish It is for this reason that I am excited to continue pursuing my dream of becoming a doctor in the Touro University system at New York Medical College Touro’s voice of Jewish pride stands as a powerful beacon of hope and guidance setting an institutional example of how we should approach our own personal lives,” said Gluck Other valedictorians included Ariel Goodstein and Chana Birnbaum of Touro’s Lander College of Arts & Sciences Goodstein is headed to Harvard Law School this fall and Birnbaum who is currently conducting rheumatology research there’s another news report about a data breach that’s exposed the sensitive information of millions of people or some hacker group that’s using ransomware to extort money from a corporation systems and networks is not only a highly-sought skill – it’s also critical for both personal and national security Touro University is training the next generation of much-needed cybersecurity professionals and the school’s Bachelor of Science degree program in Cybersecurity and Network Administration was awarded the National Security Agency’s (NSA) prestigious designation of Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) There are only about 400 schools in the U.S – and just 19 in New York – that have earned this designation “The National Science Foundation and the Department of Homeland Security designed this program to cultivate a culture of excellence in cybersecurity through rigorous curriculum and program requirements,” explains Touro’s Associate Director of Cybersecurity Satchit Hegde “Touro is proud to be part of this community of schools committed to developing the cyber workforce.” NSA designation is a distinction that’s awarded by the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) program which is managed by NSA's National Cryptologic School The program was established as a partnership with educational institutions to develop cybersecurity curriculum standards of excellence and to ensure the competency of students and faculty It also promotes the integration of cross-discipline cybersecurity practices and encourages leadership and the pursuit of solutions related to cybersecurity education we have always prided ourselves on offering a robust and comprehensive Cybersecurity program,” shares Payam Bina Deputy Chair of the Touro University Computer Science department “Achieving this designation not only validates the strength and quality of our program but also underscores our commitment to excellence in cybersecurity education."  Receiving an NSA designation is a reflection of an academic institution’s dedication to training students with a comprehensive and cutting-edge cybersecurity curriculum It’s a mark of excellence that shows that the school has developed a rigorous and high-quality degree program that the NSA feels confident will prepare students to not only work in the field but make meaningful contributions to it “This achievement is a monumental milestone for our institution and it signifies our commitment to providing top-tier cybersecurity education,” Payam asserts “It underscores the quality and rigor of our cybersecurity program and places us among the elite group of institutions recognized for their excellence in cyber defense education.” Students who choose a CAE-CD designated program like Touro’s B.S in Cybersecurity and Network Administration will learn the most up-to-date information and build the most relevant skills needed to succeed in the industry CAE-CD programs are continuously updated and improved to keep up with the quickly evolving field of cybersecurity and maintain their designation Graduates of CAE-CD programs also may have a competitive edge in the marketplace Because the NSA designation indicates a thorough many employers value degrees earned from CAE-CD schools over those without graduates may be able to more easily open doors to prestigious positions in government agencies Graduates from Touro’s Cybersecurity and Network Administration bachelor’s program have already found success in the industry and currently work for organizations like Google the City of New York Office of Labor Relations National Archives and Records Administration and Global Tech Solutions in roles such as Cybersecurity consultant Director of Technology and Security Analyst “Give Kids A Smile is one of the most rewarding programs of the year for our students and faculty,” said Dean Ronnie Myers “Not only do we get to provide kids with essential dental care but we also create a fun and welcoming environment where they can learn about oral health in a way that sticks with them and make a real difference in these children’s lives is incredibly fulfilling TCDM launched its Give Kids A Smile program in 2018 working in partnership with the Ninth District Dental Association and The New York State Dental Foundation This initiative aligns with Touro University System’s commitment to improving community health outcomes The program will be provided to multiple schools in the Westchester County area over the coming weeks The Give Kids A Smile program was established nationally in 2003 by the American Dental Association (ADA) to provide children with free oral health education and care approximately 6,500 dentists and 30,000 dental professionals volunteer at GKAS events nationwide RiverJournalOnline is the online publication of River Journal and River Journal North No part of River Journal or River Journal North including photos ads and text may be reproduced without the written consent of the Publisher LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Dozens of students celebrated graduation during winter commencement at Touro University Nevada this week 119 students from the College of Health and Human Services walked across the stage to accept their degrees on Monday 19 were nursing students and 18 were education students MORE ON NEWS 3 |Winter wonderland display returns to Sam's Town this holiday season "I am filled with immense pride with this graduating class whose dedication and perseverance have brought them to this momentous occasion,"Robert Askey Dean of College of Health and Human Services "These graduates are not just the future of healthcare and education; they are our present leaders ready to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond." Touro University Nevada says these graduates will help address the critical shortage of medical providers in the Las Vegas area Many are already working professionals who returned to school to enhance their skills Eagle Mount hosted medical students from the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Great Falls at their equestrian center on Friday for the students to work on their nonverbal communication skills Eagle Mount is a non-profit organization that provides adaptive recreation for people of all ages with diagnosed disabilities said “The school really emphasizes us being able to communicate with patients was trying to improve our nonverbal communication.” “It allows the students to be able to interact with the horses and be able to work on their nonverbal communication along with verbal communication and teamwork The horses are very sensitive and able to be a teacher for them,” said Morgan King an equine assisted learning facilitator at Eagle Mount The “Empact” program at Eagle Mount combines medicine and horsemanship allowing Touro College medical students to interact with horses helping them learn more about how their body language and communication skills impact their interactions with patients From the Eagle Mount website: “There's really no way you can see yourself the way other people see you and so getting that perspective from a horse was actually really eye opening in learning to interact nonverbally,” said Ziskrout Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine believes in the importance of experiential learning and feel this program has a variety of benefits to the students and their future patients “Here they're able to connect with their classmates they’re able to work with the animals that really don't hold back about how they feel of the approach to the student Whereas maybe a student might not really share that full experience they're really self-reflecting and understanding their approach really does impact their connection with the patient,” said Dr allowing the medical students to practice interpreting their patients’ behavior “Learning about how their presence walking into a room how they are interacting with other individuals being able to just recognize their own body language how well they are able to verbally tell people how to do things there were a lot of powerful takeaways,” said King Dignitaries break ground for Touro Dental Health New Mexico in Albuquerque on Wednesday A rendering of the future Touro College of Dental Medicine branch on display during a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday the dean of Touro College of Dental Medicine executive vice president and ombudsman of Touro University at the groundbreaking of a Touro College of Dental Medicine branch campus in Albuquerque There are 100 dental students in Westchester New York who will be coming to Albuquerque in July to finish their dental degrees at Touro Dental Health New Mexico Ronnie Myers is the dean of Touro College of Dental Medicine a New York-based school that is building a dental branch campus in New Mexico at 2425 Ridgecrest SE The campus held a groundbreaking at the site on Wednesday Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content it provides narrative coverage of local trends going beyond the headlines to keep you informed Stay informed with the latest top headlines from your trusted local source the Albuquerque Journal—delivered to your inbox every day Stay in the loop with the top stories of the week delivered straight to your inbox every Saturday Sign up to see what’s trending and get the latest on the stories that matter most to our readers Get breaking news and important alerts sent straight to your inbox as they happen Stay up-to-date with the latest sports headlines and highlights from the Albuquerque Journal Get the latest on local happenings delivered straight to your inbox Police tape blocks the entrance to a Touro Infirmary parking garage on Prytania Street after a car crash on Tuesday At least one person was injured after a vehicle crashed into a business in the Touro neighborhood Tuesday afternoon according to the New Orleans Police Department Officers responded to the call in the 3500 block of Prytania Street Crime tape blocked the entrance of Touro Infirmary’s parking garage on Prytania Street at 2 p.m A security guard directed ongoing traffic while the garage remained closed to vehicles Police did not immediately release more information Email Poet Wolfe at poet.wolfe@theadvocate.com