Richard M. Joel

Richard M. Joel (b. 1950) is the fourth president of Yeshiva University, a Modern Orthodox Jewish university with a network of schools, colleges, and universities in New York City.

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1950 - President - Yeshiva University - Modern Orthodox - Jew - University - New York City

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He officially became president in 2003, succeeding Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm who actively retired, taking on the role of Chancellor. Before taking the position at YU, Joel had served since 1993 as the President and International Director of , an organization which supports Jewish life for college and university students throughout the world. Mr. Joel holds a law degree and his appointment was controversial due to his lack of higher rabbinic credentials. Acknowledging this, Joel pledged to increase the number of rabbinic leaders emerging from Yeshiva during his tenure.

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2003 - Norman Lamm - Rabbi

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