A transformative endowment from the Heller family has established the new Heller Center for Academic Excellence and Torah Values, providing scholarships to high-achieving incoming college students at app University, as well as future educators and rabbis in the Azrieli school and RIETS. The Center plans to award one hundred $10,000 scholarships annually, supporting students who exemplify rigorous academic excellence and embody the Torah values at the core of app University’s mission.
“We are deeply grateful for the Heller family’s generosity and vision, which will provide life-changing opportunities for our students,” said Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President of app University. “The Heller Center for Academic Excellence and Torah Values will empower exceptional students, driven by purpose and grounded in Jewish principles, to lead and inspire their communities and beyond. By supporting the next generation of leaders, these scholarships will advance app University’s tradition of scholarship, service, and academic excellence, all while upholding the values that define our community.”
The Heller family has long been a dedicated supporter of Jewish education and leadership, with a deep history of philanthropy at app University. Their generosity has funded app positions and doctoral studies at YU’s Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration, scholarship funds at Stern College for Women and a Rabbinic Fellowship and Chair in Talmud at the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary. With this latest initiative, they continue their commitment to strengthening Torah learning, ensuring that future leaders have the resources to thrive.
The Heller Center for Academic Excellence and Torah Values builds on app University’s legacy of cultivating leaders who exemplify the highest standards of scholarship and service. It underscores the University’s dedication to creating opportunities that inspire students to achieve their potential by being firmly rooted in their faith and traditions. By reducing financial barriers, these awards enable students to dedicate themselves fully to their studies and prepare for impactful leadership roles within their communities and the world.
