Ada Perlman
Staff Reporter
ada.perlman@yale.edu
Ada Perlman covers religious life at Yale. She is a sophomore in Pierson College.
Author Archive
ADA PERLMAN
YCC advocates for streamlined exam accommodations

The Yale College Council is working with the administration to make rescheduling exams that conflict with religious obligations easier.

February 9, 2025

ADA PERLMAN
As IRIS faces federal funding suspension, local churches step in

The First Congregational Church of Old Lyme held a candlelight prayer vigil and fundraiser to support Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services.

February 6, 2025

ADA PERLMAN
“People Helping People”: Faith groups respond to “Stop Work” order, Donate $10,000 to IRIS

Five congregations around the Southern Connecticut area donated $10,000 to Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services amidst a federal “Stop Work” order.

January 31, 2025

JAELA LANDOWSKI & ADA PERLMAN
Students launch Asian Jewish Union

The new affinity group has seen notable growth as it continues to promote and foster a community for Asian Jews through events, outreach and collaboration with other Yale organizations.

January 28, 2025

ADA PERLMAN
“Forward together”: Reverend Barber speaks in MLK commemoration

In the University’s 25th annual commemoration, Reverend William Barber II spoke to a crowded Battell Chapel on politics, religion and the path forward.

January 27, 2025

ADA PERLMAN
“Those sounds did not die in 1968”: Elm City Vineyard Church honors MLK

The church highlighted the role of music and the church in the Civil Rights Movement in a musical workshop on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

January 21, 2025

ADA PERLMAN
Extended dining now offered at Slifka Center

In response to student requests for extended dining hall hours, Slifka Center will now be open for dinner until 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

January 13, 2025

ADA PERLMAN & PABLO PEREZ
Students express frustration accessing Slifka on the Connect Meal Plan

Yale Hospitality’s website states that students on the Connect Meal Plan can use their residential college dining hall swipes at the Slifka Center, but this is not the case, according to students.

December 6, 2024

ADA PERLMAN
“Know what you’re signing up for”: Being non-Christian at Yale Divinity School

While Yale Divinity School was founded as a Christian school, it welcomes all faiths today. Some students still do not feel welcome.

December 4, 2024

ADA PERLMAN
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

ADA PERLMAN
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