List of Yeshiva University people

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This is a list of notable people associated with Yeshiva University , a private university in New York City. The list includes alumni, attendees, and faculty members past and present of the university.

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Notable alumni

Academia

Law

Government and politics

Arts and media

Religion

Medicine and sciences

Business

Other

Notable faculty and staff

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