Yeshiva University - Masmid Yearbook (New York, NY)

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The year 1977 denotes the end of an era for the Class of ' 11 but the begin- ning of one for Yeshiva University. The appointment of Rabbi Dr. Nor- man Lamm to the Presidency of Ye- shiva marks the first time that one of its own graduates has been chosen to lead Yeshiva. Under the leadership of Drs. Revel and Belkin zt l. Y.U. be- came a major university and the ideal of Torah Umadah as a synthesis was realized. Yeshiva, along with all other institutions of higher learning, is in a period of crisis, in which the whole value of a college education is being questioned. In this difficult time w-e hope that Dr. Lamm will show the wisdom and courage needed to renew and strengthen the foundations of this venerable institution. The class of ' 77 pledges its support in this struggle and we are confident that Yeshiva. with Dr. Lamm at its helm will survive and thrive. With these thoughts in our hearts, we dedicate MASMID 3977 to our fellow alumnus. Dr. Norman Lamm, third president of Yeshiva University.

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,D 1SI3niW D ' 3-ID D ' DSn ' Tt3 n THE SCHOLARS ARE THE TRUE BUILDERS

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YESHIVAVUNIVERSITY Yeshivagram Dear Freshman, Welcome to Yeshiva University, the largest institution of higher education under Jewish auspices in the United States. Guided by the ideal of Torah Umadah, Yeshiva is the home for such diverse elements as a Beis Medrash, a liberal arts college, and graduate schools. Yeshiva College, the backbone of the University, encompasses a broad spectrum of programs, including Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. The student body, although comparatively small, is a diversified group, representing all regions of the U.S. and all major Jewish communities abroad. The uniqueness of Yeshiva is to be found in its Judaic Studies programs which offer something for everyone. The Yeshiva Program combines independent study in Talmud with high level lectures by renowned Talmudists, while the James Striar School molds Bnai Torah out of students with limited backgrounds. The Erna Michael College offers its wide variety of courses (with instruction in Hebrew) and is concerned with training the Jewish educators of tomorrow. Although the dual program of secular and religious studies occupies much of the student ' s time, Y.U., nevertheless, offers a wide range of popular extra-curricular activities. Inter-collegiate competition is available in basketball, wrestling, fencing and bowling and there is a host of intramural sports. Dramatics is an exciting pastime at Yeshiva and other diversions offered include the school ' s own radio station and numerous scholarly and popular publications. Over the next four years, you will be given the opportunity to engage in as many of these activities as you choose. Your college career will be as productive as you make it.