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

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Our Deans Still achieving, still pursuing. Elizabeth Isaacs Dean of Students

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Our President Great men are they who see that spirit- ual is stronger than any material force, that thoughts rule the world. Dr. Samuel Belkin To the Seniors of Stern College for Women : As you complete your education at Stern College for Women, I extend to you my sincerest congratulations and wish you every success in your future endeavors. Your outstanding scholastic attainments reflect honor upon yourselves, your families, and your Alma Mater. The Jewish woman throughout history has contributed immeasurably to the welfare of our people. Traditionally, she has been the first teacher of our youth, introducing them to the vast treasures of Jewish culture. Hers has been the respon- sibility of imbuing the home with the spirit of Godliness that is the sole foundation for the truly moral life. Because of her immense influence for good, the home has been characterized as a major sanctuary of our faith. Thus, the Jewish woman has made possible the continuation of our sacred heritage down through the ages. With the coming of modern times, a new dimension of experience was added to the life of the Jewish woman. Now she could play a vital role in the general community, utilizing her special insights in an ever-widening area of activities. Law, medicine, the physical sciences . . . these and many other fields offered her untold opportunities for personal fulfillment and professional advancement. This occurrence brought the need for a special kind of education. Neither the religious training alone, usually acquired in the home, nor the usual general school- ing could adequately prepare the Jewish woman for her new position. Rather, a unique harmonizing of the two was required. It was to make available this new kind of education that Stern College was established. Here the arts and sciences of the western world are perpetuated together with the time-honored practices and teachings of Judaism. Here the modern woman can devote herself to the complete development of her capabilities as a Jewess and as a student of western culture. You who have benefited from this comprehensive training bear the obligation of carrying on the traditions of Torah even as you enter into your various chosen professions. I trust that you will meet this challenge with distinction, dedicating yourselves to a lifetime of service to the Jewish community and all humanity.

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Humanities Irving Bloch Lecturer in Humanities Jean Jofen Assistant Professor of German And thou my minds aspire to higher things ; Grow rich in that which never taketh rust. Morris Epstein Assistant Professor of English Dora Bell Associate Professor of French Director of Student Residence Leo Jung Professor of Ethics Karl Adler Professor of Music