Stern College for Women - Kochaviah Yearbook (New York, NY)

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APRIL, 1956 Dear Diary. Today I attended the Lag B ' Omer outing of Stern College. The weatherman co- operated and gave us a beautiful, sunny day. After much ado, we boarded the buses that were provided by the Student Council, and were on our way to Pelham Bay Park. The ride was made pleasant by the singing of both Hebrew and English songs. The buses got lost on the way, and we had not the slightest idea of how to get to the park.. Finally, at four o ' clock, we arrived. The meeting place was to be the baseball diamond. Only one detail was not mentioned — which baseball diamond? Well, we walked and walked, finally asking a park official to help us. The weather changed suddenly and it became very cold. We sat down to eat our sandwiches. The boys enjoyed a game of baseball, and the few girls who joined that game hit the ball and ran, not knowing to where. But it was fun! At 6 p.m. a cold, tired, but happy group of fifty decided to mount the waiting buses and call it a day. »f J MAY, 1956 Dear Diary, Two of my fellow freshmen were elected officers of the dormitory for next year. Ginger Prager was unanimously elected secretary post which she also holds this year. and Dottie Gewirtz, treasurer, MAY, 1956 Dear Diary, Plans for a club hour for next term were discussed at the Student Council meeting today. Those clubs which were active this year, such as the Debating Club, supervised by Rabbi Sol Spiro, the Chalil Club led by Barbara Gross, and the Psychology-Sociology Club, all requested a specific time for meetings. If there are any requests for additional groups, and enough girls are interested, the Student Council will form these clubs. 14

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FEBRUARY, 1956 Dear Diary, The Charity Drive is now in full swing. Yeshiva University, including Stern College, is co-operating in an attempt to raise money for Israel. The sum total will be used mainly for defense and educational purposes. The chairman for collection among the freshmen is Dorothy Gewirtz, who proudly announces that Stern is leading all other branches of Yeshiva University in contributions per student. MARCH, 1956 Dear Diary, I guess they don ' t teach boys to read up at Yeshiva. The sign outside the library said, Checking — 15c , yet every one asked How much is it to check? This was our Shushan Purim Chagiga. The freshman chairman of this affair, Elayne Morris, graciously welcomed the guests. The entertainment was provided by Jack Glickman, a magician, and Shimmy Gewirtz, a singer. Following on the program was a series of Israeli dances performed by the Israeli Dance Club, under the leadership of Mrs. Marvin Hershkowitz. Refreshments were served in the cafeteria which was appropriately decorated with Purim masks. A weary group combined efforts to restore the cafeteria to its natural order as the building slowly emptied of its 250 guests. A sense of satis- faction was felt for a job well done. APRIL, 1956 Dear Diary, The entire student body gathered in the auditorium to celebrate Israeli Indepen- dence Day. Martelle Berenson led the group in singing several Hebrew songs. Mr. Vogel spoke briefly, advocating that we deliberate upon the precariousness of Israel ' s situation as well as the joyous spirit of the occasion. Dr. Noah Rosenbloom conducted responsive reading of several Psalms and then delivered an inspiring talk, calling upon American Jewry to abandon their lethargic attitude towards the miracle of Israel and to lend full support to its rebuilding. The singing of Hatikvah was a meaningful con- clusion to the program. 13

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MAY, 1956 Dear Diary, I listened in on a choir rehearsal today. Dr. Ruth Kisch, the director, is preparing the girls for two presentations. They will sing for a program to be given for the incoming freshman class, the present students, and their parents on May 13th. The choir will also perform at the installation of the Student Council officers on May 29- MAY, 1956 Dear Diary, Today ' s meeting of the Jewish Ethics Club made me realize again the importance of such a group. Rabbi Howard Levine, one of our instructors, delivered a talk en- titled, What Is Modern Orthodoxy? in which he discussed several current religious controversies. This group, until several weeks ago, was conducted by Dr. Jean Jofen, instructor in languages at Stern College. She discussed with us the laws concerning Purity of the Family. We were also taught the laws of koshering a chicken in an explicit manner, as Dr. Jofen demonstrated on a real chicken. MAY, 1956 Dear Diary, After a few days of campaigning and speech making, the Student Council elections were held. Effie Fink, a freshman, was elected Secretary for the coming school year. MAY, 1956 Dear Diary, As I realize now that the end of my first year in college is rapidly approaching, it seems like only yesterday that school was beginning. While remembering how frightened I was. coming into a strange school, knowing no one, I think of all the wonderful friends I have made since last September. I sincerely hope that these friendships will last for the remainder of my college years and long after that. I feel that I have gained much more than just book knowledge — I have become a more mature and understanding person who will be able to contribute to the strength- ening of Orthodox Judaism. 15