Shimon Herman

Nov 21, 2024 | yuobserver.org | Allison Warren |Maya Menashe |Shimon Herman |Yechezkal Freundlich

By Allison Warren, Staff WriterOne of the defining features of living in New York City is the annual NYC Marathon. This 26.2-mile race, which takes participants over five bridges and through the city’s hills, attracts runners from all over the world. While some may be motivated to run for their health, literature suggests a wider array of motivations, including leisure, hobby, weight control, competition and social connections.

Nov 21, 2024 | yuobserver.org | Maya Menashe |Allison Warren |Shimon Herman |Yechezkal Freundlich

By Maya Menashe, Staff WriterYoung received parental permission to dismantle any household items he wished, as long as he returned them to a state of normalcy. Hopfield, who was born to two physicists in Chicago, I.L. in 1933, always wanted to know how things worked. He was a determined and curious child, building model airplanes and crystal set radios.

Nov 21, 2024 | yuobserver.org | Shimon Herman |Allison Warren |Maya Menashe |Yechezkal Freundlich

By Shimon Herman, Staff Writer“Don’t sit too close to the TV or you’re going to damage your eyes.” This line has been repeated so many times that it’s practically engraved as common wisdom; no one would dare to question its validity. However, is there scientific evidence that gives this line any credibility? One of the most magnificently complex organs in the body is the eye. The biological masterpiece has the ability to project images, detect colors and motions, and regulate light intake.

Nov 21, 2024 | yuobserver.org | Allison Warren |Maya Menashe |Shimon Herman |Zohar Ben Simon

By Zohar Ben Simon, Staff WriterIn the past, Torah laws regarding animal products have been clear. However, recent growth in the technological development of lab-grown meats has stirred immense controversy in the Jewish world. Scientists in the food industry have been working on an economically conscious and environmentally friendly solution to swap out meats and fish for alternative options since 2013, with substitutes available for human consumption in 2022.

Nov 21, 2024 | yuobserver.org | Gabriella Gomperts |Allison Warren |Maya Menashe |Shimon Herman

By Gabriella Gomperts, Features EditorDespite being a STEM major, Zohar Ben-Simon is passionate about the arts, specifically music, theater and painting. The YU freshman at Stern College for Women is majoring in pre-engineering and began writing for the YU Observer this year. She was born in Israel but has lived in North Florida her whole life. What does writing mean to you? Writing allows me to take time for myself and gives me an outlet to discuss [the topics] I am interested in.