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

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STERN COLLEGE FOR WOMEN YESHIVA UNIVERSITY 245 Lexington Avenue New York, N.Y. 10016 (212)481-0587 Dear Graduates, When you entered Stern College a fleeting few years ago, I had the oppor- tunity to address you at an Orientation session and to share with you the goals which the Jewish Studies faculty desired to help you achieve during your stay at Stern College. It is my sincere hope that you achieved much of that growth, both in the area of the expansion and deepening of your Jewish knowledge and in the area of your religious and spiritual develop- ment. Now upon your departure from the sacred halls of this vibrant Torah institution, I appreciate the opportunity to wish you well in your future endeavors and to share with you some thoughts about the many years, please God, which lie before you. Continued religious growth will not just happen by itself; it will take con- certed effort on your part. As life gets ever busier as you establish your- selves in your families and your careers, try to integrate the following suggestions into your lives: 7. Set aside daily time for the study of Torah. The skills and knowledge which you have achieved will atrophy if they are not used and further developed. Even fifteen minutes of daily study, privately or with a chav- rusa, will enrich your existence. 2. At least once every week, perhaps during Shabbat, do a Cheshbon Ha- Nefesh. Pay particular attention to your ethical condition and the integrity of the relationships which you have established with other people. 3. Seek out ways to serve the community within which you live. As Jews we cannot live in isolation from the community, and the strength of a commu- nity is dependent upon the voluntary efforts of its members. In all you do, strive to achieve that critical Divine command, Kedoshim Ti ' hiyu . May God be with you. Sincerely, Rabbi Saul J. Berman Chairman, Dep ' t of Jewish Studies

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MENACHEM BEGIN We, the Senior Class of 1984, dedicate Kocha- viah ' 84 to Menahem Begin, a leader of our time. As he completes his duties, so too, we reach the close of an era in our lives. Every indi- vidual has the inate potential to accomplish great things. Mr. Begin represents that potential within us all. During his youth, the Jewish State was merely an abstract concept. Mr. Begin eventually helped turn this ideal in to a reality. As Prime Minister of Israel, he strove to achieve what was previously unattainable, peace with Egypt. His devotion manifested itself not only political- ly, but religiously as well. Mr. Begin would not compromise his religious conviction under any circumstances. While examined with much scrutiny, he carried out his beliefs and always kept his goals in sight. His courage and vigor were always kept intact by his wife, Aliza. A pil- lar of strength, Aliza helped her husband to be optimistic and vibrant through most turbulent times. Mencahem Begin represents our past and is an inspiration to our future. His fervent commit- ment will always encourage our unyielding strength, our belief in Eretz Yisrael.