Yeshiva U: More bricks and mortar - less Talmud study

Two stories from the student newspaper at YU indicate that real estate is increasing while student study of the Talmud is decreasing.

Night Seder Declining, Officials React
YU The Commentator (subscription) - New York,NY,USA
While most granted that it is an issue that requires addressing by university officials, as there is minimal nightly Yeshiva staff presence at the primary ...

Two New Buildings Added in Real-Estate Buy Up
YU The Commentator (subscription) - New York,NY,USA
Culminating after years of negotiations, Yeshiva has purchased the Empire State Parking Garage and 2498 Amsterdam Ave., a four-story apartment building and ...