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

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Yeshiva University office of the president November 5, 1985 MEMBERS OF THE STERN COLLEGE FOR WOMEN GRADUATING CLASS 1986 Please accept my warmest congratulations upon your graduation during this historic year of Yeshiva University ' s Centennial celebration. As you leave the University and the College, and attain more perspective, you will appreciate just how revolutionary Stern College is in the context of contemporary Jewish history. It was in the earlier part of this century that the Beth Jacob schools were inaugurated with the blessings of the sainted Chofetz Chayyim. This extraordinary advance in the Jewish education of women was not greeted with unanimous approbation, but it certainly triumphed — to the benefit of Jews throughout the world. Since then, the world has changed considerably. Women have broken into fields undreamed of heretofore, and have entered the world of the professions as the equals of men. Higher education is open to any woman of merit, no different from men. And here is where Stern College symbolizes the second important step in Jewish women ' s education in this century: the development of a liberal arts college which provides advanced education both in the humanities and sciences on the one side, and in Jewish studies on the other. We have every reason to be pleased with the achievement of our students. Your class in particular represents the beginning of the blossoming of Stern College in quality as well as in quantity. We hope that you will have, equally, every reason to be proud of your alma mater, as you come back to visit, to study and teach in it, to send your children and neighbors ' children here, and to support Stern with your substance and sentiment for years and years to come. Cordially yours, NL:is NORMAN LAMM President 500 West 185th Street, New York, N.Y. 10033 • (212) 960-5280

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r ' e.;ie ible. for sure NO later than Sept. Kochaviah 1986 Editors-in-chief: Esther Kaufman Deena Schramm Layout Editors: Debra Cohen Debbie Sutton Photography Editors: Suri Davis Miriam Weiss Business Managers: Leslie Baker Shulamit Glau- bach Lisa Lerer Art consultant: Naomi Talansky Staff: Linda Blank Suzette Fleischer Lilli Mandel As the dawn begins to break through the night sky while we frantically lay out ads. crop pictures, type copy and proof all of the above, it seems hard to believe that we have reached the end of what seemed to be. at least in the beginning, a herculean task. There were many times during the course of the year when we often wondered why we had voluntarily assumed the burden of producing a yearbook (the second time around for us both). In all honesty, we continue to wonder. However the sense of accomplishment that comes when reviewing the completed proofs compensates for much of the agony. As in any other endeavor, there were many people along the way that helped us tremendously, often providing the much needed inspiration to continue. ( Don ' t tell me you ' re going to work on yearbook again. Won ' t it ever get done?!? ) Yes, it finally is done, and while we can ' t thank the multitudes who helped in one way or another (those who got their pictures in on time, handed in their bio sheets early - and without prompting — , and those who not only brought in their allotment of ads but succeeded in financing this venture), there are a number of individuals who we would publicly like to thank: NAOMI — for doing the Hebrew calligraphy on such short notice, ERICA — for designing the artwork on page one at 2:00 in the morning, SHERI— for the d ' var Torah SARA — for use of THE OBSERVER room. ELANA — for her support, TOM VIDA — For showing us the ropes and convincing us that our mistakes were not that drastic, THE OFFICE STAFF — for their encouragement, OUR ROOMMATES — for putting up with the pre- deadline mess and intrusions by the entire senior class at one point or another, LARRY — for tolerating interrupted phone calls, Sundays spent on yearbook, and for helping us with the layout and the literary aspects of this book. «0 P r| ■ ' ■ ' H-. jnp ejew spd

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Dear (iradu.i- Stem I !oIlege rarely think of themselves as revolutionaries. Yet, since that day in lHM when this College opened it doors thanks to the generosity and : lr Mai Stern i.V ' Hi. we have Keen not only active participants hut true .1 movement that baa revolutionized the contours of Orthodox Judaism. This movement, the commitment of large numln-rs of women to in-depth Jewish irahip, baa brought new vitality to our people. In an age when women are ng their values and goals and often discarding traditional relationships, we md m» meaning to the words tural imeeha. The faculty and administration is very proud of your achievements and confident of your future directions. We look forward to your successes and to your continuing involvement with this College which will always be your home. .ou go from strength to strength in all your undertakings. Sincerely. Karen Bacon Dear Graduates, The term women ' s education is an oft used label void of meaning. It seems to attribute a unique quality and distinct approach to the education of women as opposed to the education of people in general. Is the desire to know, not a universal and natural inclination for all people of all ages? Woman ' s quest for knowledge has been no less intense than that of her fellow man. She has always sought to satisfy her intellectual curiosity, to grapple with philosophical concepts and to understand the secrets of nature. What is unique to the world of education, and broader in dimension, is not womi o ' a education but rather .Jewish education. It is Jewish education that explores worlds which remain untouched by society at large. Jewish education requires not only the pursuit of knowledge lis interminable questioning and delving, but a sensitivity and meticulous attention to ethical and moral behavior. The Torah provides a framework within which every aspect of life operates. At Stern College for Women you are fortunate to be the beneficiaries of a formal Jewish education that was previously unavailable on a higher level. You study in an environment where to know is not sufficient You have been taught not only to learn , but to learn and to do Learning should result in the fulfillment of mitzvol .md m positive actions thai are performed honestly, earnestly and I ' . Your success will be measured by the way in which son practice and apply what oii have learned, I. el your SOU] know Torah then it will be a crown on your head. ...ur continued search for knowledge combined wiih ;, commitment to I ..r, ih Values, I rown you Willi wi-dom May this fai lilt) ol making the- best use of knowledge, experience and understanding, benefit familj . ommunity and people. Sim erelj . Ethel Orlian