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Mining of Unprotected Student Theses from YAIR to Third Party Website

By Rachel Jacobi, News Editor

The Yeshiva Academic Institutional Repository (YAIR) is an initiative that was recently launched by the Yeshiva University Library with the intent to digitize a wide database of Yeshiva University written material. This digital database includes uploads of undergraduate student journals such as the YU Clarion, Kol Hamevaser , the Journal of Fine Arts, Journal of Abstracts, and other works produced by Yeshiva University schools and its general student populace.  

To further maintain its currency, the repository features a YAIR Self-Deposit , where students, faculty, and staff can “ deposit research materials in any digital format, including: articles, monographs, theses and dissertations, working papers, technical reports, conference papers and presentations, datasets, software code, images, video, and other multimedia creations.” 

Included in the scholarly works and theses that are digitally available in the repository are 208 honors theses written by undergraduate Stern and Yeshiva College students. As part of the honors program, all honors students are required to design a research project, supervised and mentored by a faculty member. To ensure that these projects are only accessed by the YU community, they are hosted by YAIR through password protection, or are supposed to be. 

Two weeks ago, Chani Grossman, Stern College for Women alumnus, discovered that her honor thesis was mined from the repository and published on third party websites, without proper crediting to her name. 

This resulted from a lack of oversight by YAIR, as they failed to protect a group of uploaded honor theses. Unprotected works included the theses of both Stern and Yeshiva College honor students. These theses appeared on databases that commonly feature scholarly works, such as Semantic Scholar . 

However, YAIR took swift action when the issue was brought to their attention. Chani Grossman commented on Facebook that YAIR “not only immediately password protected [my thesis] when I emailed, they also contacted the outside academic database to have my paper removed.” While a Google search for a student thesis may result in the appearance of a direct link to Semantic Scholar, clicking on the link to visit the page indicates that the thesis has been taken down.

YAIR has also confirmed that all theses and works are now password protected. 

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Honors program scholarships no longer tiered.

YU has changed the financial structure of the merit-based scholarships for its honors programs so that all accepted applicants will be awarded the same fixed annual sum —  $25,000 for early decision and $20,000 for regular decision. 

Previously, the scholarships for the honors program were tiered. Qualified students were evaluated and could be awarded either $10,000, $15,ooo, $20,ooo or $25,000 annually. 

When asked for the reason of the change, Director of Admissions Marc Zharnest told The Commentator that the merit-based scholarships are “periodically reviewed and upgraded to keep them in sync with the cost of education.” The cost of tuition for the 2021-22 academic year is $47,500, including undergraduate fees. 

Currently, the honors programs are divided between the three undergraduate schools: Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein Honors Program at Yeshiva College (YC), S. Daniel Abraham Honors Program at Stern College for Women (SCW) and Business Honors and Entrepreneurial Leadership Program at the Sy Syms School of Business (SSSB). The S. Daniel Abraham Honors Program reduced its maximum scholarship award from $36,600 — covering full tuition — to $30,000 in 2014, The YU Observer reported . It is unclear when that maximum number was then reduced to $25,000.

Although the admission criteria for acceptance to the honors programs has not changed, Zharnest hopes the new financial structure will raise the stakes of the admission process. “Our honors programs have always been very competitive,” he told The Commentator. “We anticipate that this change will make them even more highly sought after by qualified applicants.” Honors students are required to participate in select courses and complete a senior thesis. The YU Honors Program was established in 1999 and is designed to “recognize and cultivate the academic achievements of outstanding students,” Zharnest shared. According to figures provided to The Commentator, there are approximately 520 honors students in YU, broken down to be about 200 in YC, 200 in SCW and 120 in SSSB.

Photo Caption: The current, annual cost of tuition and undergraduate fees is $47,500.

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The Honors Thesis

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The Honors thesis is the culmination of your academic journey—a journey that begins with curiosity and ends with discovery.

By completing your thesis project, you are taking a significant step towards becoming an expert in your field. This endeavor is not just a requirement for graduation; it is an opportunity for you to delve deeply into a topic about which you are passionate.

The Honors thesis challenges you to think independently, to push the boundaries of current knowledge, and to overcome obstacles with creativity and perseverance. Whether you choose to do a traditional, creative, or applied design project, your thesis is a testament to your passion, dedication, and potential to make a difference in the world. 

Honors students spend the last two years of their time in the Honors College working on the thesis. Here, you will find submission deadlines and suggested timelines for getting the work done.

Learn more about requirements for the thesis and find resources to help.

Explore award-winning thesis projects created by Honors Scholars.

Find answers to your questions about the thesis process.

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Gordon, A. H. (2024). Positive psychology and LGBTQIA+ well-being [unpublished undergraduate honors thesis]. Yeshiva University.

Bodoff, D. (2024, May). An Analysis of Josephus’ The Jewish War and the Implicit Goals in His Writing [unpublished undergraduate honors thesis]. Yeshiva University.

Marcus, Z. (2024, May). Da’as and children with special needs [Unpublished undergraduate honors thesis]. Yeshiva University.

Miodownik, A. (2022, April 28). Motivation in Occupational Therapy. [Undergraduate honors thesis, Yeshiva University.]

Schacter, J. J. (Ed.). (1990). Jewish tradition and the nontraditional Jew. The Orthodox Forum, 2nd. Jacon Aronson.

Akingbade, S. W. (2024, May). Applications of dynamical systems in dissipative mechanics and in topological data analysis (Publication No. 31331006) [Doctoral dissertation, Yeshiva University].

Derech HaTeva 2023-2024 ; v 28. Stern College for Women. Yeshiva University.

Sarraf, R. (2023, April 27). Effects of mask wearing on oral health [Unpublished undergraduate honors thesis]. Yeshiva University.

Zrihen, E. (2023, April). Leitmotifs in Hamilton: the Broadway musical [Unpublished undergraduate honors thesis]. Yeshiva University.

Ross, D. H. (2024, May 24). Verbal memory and white matter in aging with multiple sclerosis (Publication No. 30992361) [Doctoral dissertation, Yeshiva University].

Steiner, Richard C., “The mountains of Ararat, Mount Lubar and 'Har ha-Kedem,” Journal of Jewish Studies , vol. 42, no. 2 (Autumn 1991): 247-249. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12202/7072

Yeshiva College Dramatics Society (YCDS). Yeshiva College, Yeshiva University. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12202/10378

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Akingbade, S. W. (2024, May). Applications of dynamical systems in dissipative mechanics and in topological data analysis (Publication No. 31331006) [Doctoral dissertation, Yeshiva University]. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12202/10344

S. Daniel Abraham Honors Student Theses https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12202/3988

Yeshiva University: Office of the Registrar: Stern College for Women (SCW): Course Catalogs .

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Stern College Dramatics Society (SCDS)   https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12202/10322

Pollack, Daniel. (February 2019). Attorney Perspectives of Child Protective Services “Legal Kidnapping”. Policy & Practice , 24, 36. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12202/4653

Zrihen, E. (2023, April). Leitmotifs in Hamilton: the Broadway musical [Unpublished undergraduate honors thesis]. Yeshiva University. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12202/9041

Weiss, L. (2023, April 27). The impact of COVID-19 on the opioid crisis [Unpublished undergraduate honors thesis]. Yeshiva University. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12202/9040

Reiter, E., & Pollack, D. (2023, June 28). What is the role of an outcry witness in proving the continuous sexual abuse of a young child? Texas Lawyer .

Liss, A. (2018, April 25). Gestational surrogacy: The immunology behind it and its halachic implications [Unpublished undergraduate honors thesis, Yeshiva University]. YU only .

Snider, L. (Director). (2012, Fall). "12 Angry Men" by Reginald Rose [Theater program]. Yeshiva College Dramatics Society. Schottenstein Theater, Yeshiva University, New York.

Rynhold, Z. (2019, May). Christ-figures, religious imagery, and the critique of religious institutions in film [Unpublished undergraduate honors thesis, Yeshiva University].

Nsiri, A. (Ed.) (2023-2024). Derech HaTeva 2023-2024 ; v 28. Stern College for Women. Yeshiva University.

Fried, S. (2018, May). The synagogue president: Exploring lay leadership in the Modern Orthodox community [Unpublished undergraduate honors thesis, Yeshiva University].

Gottesman, B. (Ed.) (2022, December). Jewish queer youth: Who are they and what is their endgame? (Cover story).  In The Yeshiva University Observer. 66(3), https://yuobserver.org

Dalven, R. (Ed.) (1977-1978). The Sephardic Scholar . Series 3. NY: The American Society of Sephardic Studies, Yeshiva University.

Hirt, R. S., & Waxman, C. I. (2008). Religious Zionism post disengagement: future directions . Orthodox Forum (19th: 2007: New York, N.Y.) The Michael Scharf Publication Trust of Yeshiva University Press.

Office of Communications and Public Affairs. (2002, Summer / Kayitz 5762) YU Review , Yeshiva University.

Soloveitchik, M. (2015, April 20). When Lincoln died on Passover. The Washington Examiner.

Profumo, A.E. (2022, March 10). Theoretical Orientations to Social Work Practice: An exploration of the phenomenon of how social workers select specific theories that guide their clinical practice . (Publication No. 29208943) [Doctoral dissertation, PhD, Yeshiva University]. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global.

Pollack, Daniel. (February 2019). Attorney Perspectives of Child Protective Services “Legal Kidnapping” . Policy & Practice, 24, 36.

Davidowitz, Z. (2023, May 23). The anticarcinogenic effects of dietary factors against oral cancer [Unpublished undergraduate honors thesis]. Yeshiva University.

Steiner, Richard C. The mountains of Ararat, Mount Lubar and 'Har ha-Kedem , Journal of Jewish Studies, vol. 42, no. 2 (Autumn 1991): 247-249, DOI: 10.18647/1605/JJS-1991

Steiner, Richard. The London Medical Papyrus. In The Context of Scripture, vol. 1, edited by William W. Hallo and K. Lawson Younger, Jr., 328-29. Leiden: Brill, 1997.

Suresh, S. (2022). The unconscious of the Indian Constitution: Traumatic histories and repetitions (Publication No. 2697677786) [Doctoral dissertation, Yeshiva University]. PDTG.

Koller, Aaron. (2010). Sex or power? The crime of the single girl in Deuteronomy 22. Zeitschrift für altorientalische und biblische Rechtsgeschichte 16, 279-296.

Berger, D. (1992). Christians, gentiles, and the Talmud: A Fourteenth-Century Jewish response to the attack on Rabbinic Judaism. In B. Lewis, & F. Niewöhner (Eds.), Religionsgespräche im Mittelalter (pp. 115-130). Otto Harrassowitz.

Pelcovitz, D. (2011). The at-risk adolescent in the Orthodox Jewish community: Implications and interventions for educators. D.J. Schnall, & M. Sokolow (Eds.), The Azrieli papers. v. Dimensions of Orthodox day school education . Michael Scharf Publication Trust of Yeshiva University Press, Distributed by Ktav Pub. House, c2011-: 71-104

Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration (2013, Spring). PRISM.   (5).

Glanz, Jeffrey. (2011). The ethics of exclusion: Pedagogical, curricular, leadership and moral imperatives in Jewish education . In The Azrieli Papers. vol. 1. Dimensions of orthodox day school education. Edited by David J. Schnall and Moshe Sokolow. New York : Michael Scharf Publication Trust of Yeshiva University Press ; Jersey City, NJ : Distributed by Ktav Pub. House, c2011- : 203-268.

Carmy, Shalom. (Winter 2018). Editor's note. Is Contemporary Orthodox Judaism Racist? Some Informal Remarks. Tradition , 10(4), 1-7.

Pollack, Daniel ; Eisenberg, Khaya ; Shipp, Karie M. (Fall 2013). Wilderness therapy settings: An industry in need of legal and regulatory oversight  Michigan Child Welfare Law Journal 16(1): 8-27.

Yaghoubian, L. (2021, April). The effects of smoking e-cigarettes, marijuana, and e-cigarettes on fertility [Bachelor's honors thesis, Yeshiva University].

Pollack, Daniel. (February 2019). Attorney perspectives of child protective services: Legal kidnapping . Policy & Practice , 24, 36.

Frankenthal, S. (2023, April 27). Halachic infertility: The evolution of Jewish family purity rituals and the ethical and psychosocial implications of their medicalization [Unpublished undergraduate honors thesis]. Yeshiva University.

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Undergraduate Honors Applicants

Students may apply to the S. Daniel Abraham Honors Program at Stern College for Women , the Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein Honors Program at Yeshiva College , or the Business Honors and Entrepreneurial Leadership Program at Sy Syms School of Business either directly from high school or while engaged in post-high-school study in Israel. Honors students participate in advanced-level courses, engage in unique extra-curricular activities, complete an intensive senior thesis/project, and are eligible for a generous scholarship towards tuition.

(Click here for information on the Yeshiva Masmidim Honors Program for advanced Torah studies .)

The Fall 2025 Honors Application will be available in July, 2024.

Deadlines 2024-2025

Applicants accepted Early Decision Honors must deposit by March 3rd.

Applicants accepted Honors must deposit by the May 1st deadline.  Students who decline their offer of admission and/or attend another university, will forfeit their seat as well as the scholarship and will not be reconsidered for any merit-based award at a later date.

Criteria/Eligibility

Early decision honors.

Students may apply to any of the three Honors Program as early decision candidates if they are currently enrolled in high school. Early decision candidates who are awarded an Early Decision Honors Award are considered to have made a binding commitment to Yeshiva University and are expected to withdraw all applications to other universities, start no further applications, and enroll at Yeshiva University in the fall or following their Torah studies in Israel.

Students must enroll by March 4th.

In order to apply to the Honors Program students cannot be enrolled in another college or university.

Seniors in high school may apply to the Honors program in the regular decision round. First time applicants to YU who have not previously submitted an application may also apply from their year of study in Israel. Please note that students who apply from Israel or post-high school will not be eligible for any merit scholarship if admitted to the Honors program.

Students who apply and do not gain admission into the honors program are not eligible to re-apply or apply for reconsideration.

Successful Honors candidates exemplify robust academic performance, active participation in extracurricular activities, leadership potential, and strong aptitude in both written and oral communication. The current Honors cohort demonstrates notable academic prowess, with competitive scores on standardized assessments.

How to Apply

Honors applicants are reviewed in a two-stage process. 

Stage 1: Honors Application

Students must submit the following items by the application deadline:

• Completed Application Applicants can begin by creating an online application account. This will give them access to their personal application portal where they will be able to submit their admissions application. The applicant will be prompted to upload their essay, short answers and a list of their extracurricular activities or resume. The applicant will also be able to provide the names and contact information of recommenders, who will receive a link to their e-mail to upload their letters of recommendation directly into the application system. The applicant’s high school transcripts must be sent directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by their high school administration.  The applicant’s ACT/SAT official score report must be sent directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the testing service. Applicants can always check their application status or the status of their items by logging into their portal.
• $65 Nonrefundable Application Fee Payment can be processed in the personal application portal.
• Essay Prompts Students must thoroughly address the prompt provided in their application. This ensures that we receive a complete understanding of their qualifications and aspirations.  Alternate essay topics will not be accepted or reviewed.  Applicants must respond to one of the following prompts in 750-1000 words. Essay should be uploaded to the applicant’s application portal in either PDF or Word format. Essay Option 1: You just completed your 1000-page autobiography, please submit page 613. Essay Option 2: Discuss a challenge to one of your core beliefs and how you responded.
• Short Answer Essay Pick one of the three words below and write a short essay on it that gives us insight into your character. (150 WORDS).  Essay should be uploaded to the applicant’s application portal in either PDF or Word format.        KINDNESS        TRUST        TIME
• Short Answer Questions (25 words or less). Pick 4. Try to be as specific, creative, personal and original as possible.   Responses should be uploaded to the applicant’s application portal in either PDF or Word format. 1. My approach to managing rejection is... 2. I feel most responsible when... 3. I discovered my own resilience when... 4. The greatest chessed I ever did was... 5. People say I am honest because... 6. ___________ brings me joy.
• Resume/Extracurricular Activity List   Please upload a resume or extracurricular activity list that details your extracurricular involvement, internships and work experience at school and in your community.  
• Yeshiva University's SAT school code is 2990
• Yeshiva University's ACT school code is 2992
• Official High School Transcript High school transcripts must be sent directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the high school administration (e.g., college guidance counselor, principal).
• Two Letters of Recommendation  Please identify two teachers who can comment on your academic ability as well as your potential, personality, creativity and leadership qualities to help the Honors Program Selection Committee understand why you are truly outstanding. Your personal application portal will allow you to send an email to the people you have selected. 

Stage 2: Honors Day & Honors Interview

Early decision.

A select group of candidates will be invited to participate in a virtual honors interview with a faculty member and/or an admissions officer. Applicants who are not invited to interview will be considered for general (non-honors admission).

A select group of candidates will be invited to participate in a virtual honors interview with a faculty member and/or admissions member as well as attend an honors day. Students will be required to attend this honors day either in person or virtually, depending on their proximity to campus.  Applicants who are not invited to interview will be considered for general (non-honors admission).

Learn More About the Honors Programs

For more information regarding the Honors Programs' curricula and requirements, please refer to the individual program webpages:

• S. Daniel Abraham Honors Program at Stern College for Women
• Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein Honors Program at Yeshiva College
• Business Honors and Entrepreneurial Leadership Program at Sy Syms School of Business  

Transferring Between Honors Programs

Students are accepted specifically to the Honors program for which they applied. Students may apply to transfer between Honors programs on the same campus by submitting a formal request to the deans of both programs. All transfer requests are subject to review and approval.

Financial Aid

In addition to academic scholarships, need-based scholarships are also available. Yeshiva University is committed to creating a financial aid package that will make this extraordinary education a reality. To learn more about financing your education or the financial aid application process, please visit  www.yu.edu/osf  or contact the Office of Student Finance directly at 646-592-6250 or  [email protected] .

Family Homelessness in NYC: How Can We Solve It?

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“I am not leaving any New Yorkers behind. We're moving together and that is the goal of what we must accomplish,” said the freshly inaugurated Eric Adams, mayor of New York City, at a March 2022 press conference. He was referring to the undeniable rampant homelessness that in this era, seems almost synonymous with the Big Apple. “I'm not abandoning anyone. I am not believing that dignity is living in a cardboard without a shower, without a toilet...in terrible living conditions...This city is now engaged in a multi-agency mission with compassion and caring, taking our time, not rushing through this, but being compassionate to people who are experiencing terrible circumstances.”1 Keen observers must wonder though, will Adams’ attempts to curb and alleviate homeless work, when the issue has only worsened?

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