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Rabbi Berman Leads Senate Prayer for Unity Amid Antisemitism

9/11/2025

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Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University, opened the U.S. Senate session with a prayer on September 10, 2025, at the invitation of Senator John Fetterman.
His prayer focused on peace and unity, aligning with the Jewish New Year and concerns over rising antisemitism.
Berman founded Universities United Against Terrorism, uniting over 100 university leaders against Hamas.
He previously led university presidents to Auschwitz and spoke at President Trump's inauguration.
Senator Fetterman commended Berman for his moral clarity during a time of historic antisemitism.

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Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University, opened the U.S. Senate session with a prayer on September 10, 2025, at the invitation of Senator John Fetterman.
His prayer focused on peace and unity, aligning with the Jewish New Year and concerns over rising antisemitism.
Berman founded Universities United Against Terrorism, uniting over 100 university leaders against Hamas.
He previously led university presidents to Auschwitz and spoke at President Trump's inauguration.
Senator Fetterman commended Berman for his moral clarity during a time of historic antisemitism.