Ada Perlman
Staff Reporter
ada.perlman@yale.edu
Ada Perlman is the Investigations Editor at the News. She previously covered religious life at Yale and in New Haven. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she is a junior in Pierson College studying Political Science and History.
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Students, professor express concern about Trump presidency’s impact on Ukraine

Two Ukrainian students and professor Marci Shore fear what statements from Trump and his relationship with Putin could mean for the future of the Russia-Ukraine war.

November 13, 2024

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In the election aftermath, religious leaders respond with faith

The News spoke to religious leaders at the University about the presidential election’s outcome and paths forward.

November 6, 2024

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Hindu Students Organization hosts annual Diwali celebration at Omni Hotel

On Wednesday, hundreds of Yale community members gathered at the Omni Hotel to observe the Hindu festival of lights.

October 30, 2024

ADA PERLMAN & TINA LI
As the election approaches, Catholic students contemplate who to vote for

Catholic Yalies are approaching their choice in this upcoming election based on a confluence of faith, personal beliefs and political priorities.

October 30, 2024

ADA PERLMAN & JOSIE REICH
Yale receives $1 million donation for Buddhist Studies

During a trip to the United States, leaders from the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism made a historic donation to advance the study of Korean Buddhism at Yale.

October 11, 2024

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Slifka Center searching for next Jewish Chaplain

Following Rabbi Jason Rubenstein’s decision to accept the position of Executive Director at Harvard Hillel, Slifka is still searching to fill the chaplaincy position.

October 9, 2024

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Divinity School’s Living Village residential space to open in 2025

The Living Village, which will begin tours on Oct. 23, aims to create a residential community for Yale Divinity School students that is environmentally friendly and affordable.

October 1, 2024

ADA PERLMAN & TINA LI
Catholic students, religious studies professors reflect on Pope Francis’ recent message to voters in America

After Pope Francis' recent message to Catholic voters in America to vote for the “lesser of two evils,” Catholic Yalies remain divided on the extent the church should play in politics.

September 25, 2024

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Chaplain’s Office to hold panel on Anti-Arab racism, antisemitism and Islamophobia at Yale

The Tuesday panel will feature four Yale faculty and be moderated by University Chaplain Maytal Saltiel.

September 24, 2024

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Divinity School reckons with Yale’s ties to slavery at International African American Museum in Charleston

When Elijah Heyward III DIV ’07 used to study in the Yale Divinity School library late at night, he would often scan the walls for […]

September 15, 2024

JOSIE REICH & ADA PERLMAN
University administrators address controversial letter new Chaplain signed

According to Secretary and Vice President Kimberly Goff-Crews, Yale was unaware of the letter – which calls Israel a “settler colonial project” and “the Zionist entity” – when hiring Chaplain Leenah Safi, and Goff-Crews said Safi is “deeply sorry for the pain her signing the petition has caused.”

September 11, 2024