Yeshiva University - Masmid Yearbook (New York, NY)

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DR. MOSES L. ISAACS Dear Graduates: The Masmid this year will minor some interesting statistics regarding ' eshiva College. First, there is a milestone of this graduation being the twentieth in the history of the college. Secondly, the graduating class will be. by far. the largest in our history, approximately eighty in number, bringing the total number close to one thousand. We are all proud of these achievements. The members of the class of 1951 are embarking on their careers at a time of great stress and forebodings and years of strain. May each and every individual, however, look upon this situation as a challenge to be met and conquered rather than as a cause for despair. The faculty at Yeshiva College in its teaching of the Humanities and Science, not to mention the religious atmosphere of the institution, has endeavored to prepare the graduates with the proper background, perspective and knowledge needed for days ahead. Good courage to the class of 1951. Moses L. Isa. cs Dean

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DR. SAMUEL BELKIN Dear Graduates: At Yeshiva University, you have received a three-fold education. First of all, Judaism which endeavors to define the higher purpose and spiritual values of our own lives and daily experiences; of moral discipline and the divine way of life. Second, the natural sciences which are primarily concerned with the world in which we have been placed; in the hidden secrets of the universe which are constantly being discovered and re-discovered, by the human intellect. The understanding of the physical universe in which we live and move is a part of the educated man ' s equipment. Third, the social sciences and humanities which seek to convey to us a better understanding of our complex society, of which we are individual members, and a deeper appreciation of the laws and customs which bind together the community of men. A better appreciation of the problems and issues which confront our contemporary civilization. The endless search after G-d ' s knowledge which helps us to orientate ourselves in the uncharted land of the spirit; the continuous desire to become better acquainted with the discoveries of the universe, and the search for a deeper understanding of the people around us creates within us a harmonious perfection which may be characterized as the integration of knowledge. I have abiding faith that you will govern your lives by the standards of the Torah and by our American way of life, and that you will consider your education as a means to a greater end — towards the emphasis of man ' s humanity in place of man ' s animality: that you will consider your education as a means to a greater end — towards consecrated service to G-d and our fellowmen. I congratulate you, and wish you well-being and well-doing. Samuel Belkin President

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Division of Languages and Literature Seated I to r: Professor R. Rosenberg, Mr. S. Lainoff, Dr. H. Robinson, Professor B. Floch, Chairman; Mr. A. Imerti, Professor I. Linn. Standing 1 to r: Professors K. Adler, M. Chernowitz, Mr. M. Halberstadt, K. Damon, D. Fleischer, Mr. Vogel, Pro- fessor L. Sas. Not present when picture was taken: Professor S. Braun, Dr. W. Nallin, Mr. H. Redisch, Professor A. Tauber, Mr. M. Weintraub.