Yeshiva University - Masmid Yearbook (New York, NY)

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The Yeshiva Conglomerate Yeshiva University — the very name conveys a sense of permanence. Constant, immutable, and never changing. The tradition of Torah Uma- dah maintained, as it is passed down from gener- ation to generation. And on the exterior, one would never suspect the tremendous upheaval which Yeshiva University has experienced over the past few years. To all who commute over the George Washington Bridge, the Belfer Building remains on the skyhne as a testi- monial to the way things were. And for those who venture onto the Main Campus, Furst Hall, its paint beginning to crack, is evidence that our institution has been around for quite a long time. Yet, even inside these very same structures, a state of continual flux is evident. In Furst Hall, the work of the Buildings and Grounds crew never ceases, as there are new walls to be erected, new offices to be built, and new name plaques to be engraved. Even the lobby of the building connotes change, as an outstanding tribute to modern art has replaced the tablet of master builders as the hall ' s centerpiece. The imposing frame of Belfer has become a skele- ton, as a building formerly occupied by a handful of students and two handfuls of professors has been cleared to make room for new tenants. Not only are the tenants new, but even their titles were foreign to the university up until now — Dean of Humanities, Dean of Social Sciences, Dean of Natural Sciences, 28

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CONTENTS 1 Introduction 28 The Yeshiva Conglomerate 28 The Yeshiva Conglomerate 30 An Interview with Former Dean Isaac Bacon 34 A Conversation with Dean Daniel Kurtzer 36 In Memoriam: Dr. Irving Linn 38 A Tribute to Professor David Fleisher 44 Professor David Fleisher 45 DOC 46 Yeshiva College: 1963-1978 50 An Interview with Stanley H. Kaplan 53 A Survivor ' s Guide to Success 56 Mrs. Dobkin. Is Water Wet? 58 The EMC Gang 60 Administration And Faculty by the Staff by the Staff by the Staff by Dr. David Fleisher by Dr. Chaim Potok by Lenny Ziegler by Shelly Senders by Dr. Manfred Weidhorn by the Staff by Lenny Ziegler by Lenny Ziegler by Phil Rosen 80 Seniors 114 Sports 128 The Yeshiva Jock by Steve Tennenberj 130 Making It Without a Football Team by the Staff 132 Tough as Nails by the Staff 136 Rosey by the Staff 140 Fencers Make Great Lovers . . . ? by the Staff 148 Activities 172 Advertisements 209 Senior Directory

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Dean Emeritus, Dean for Undergraduate Jewish Studies, Advisor to tJie Dean . . . And, of course, heading the new administration of scientists, rabbis, philosophers, and professors, is Dr. Norman Lamm — a scientist turned rabbi, and philosopher turned professor, who took over the helm of the presidency just two years ago. Closest to home, though, rema ins the appointment of a new dean of Yeshiva College. Direct from the State Department. Dr. Daniel Kurtzer has brought to his position an unparalleled responsiveness to student needs and a refreshing desire to bring about change. Like never before, students have been seeing the dean to discuss career plans, personal problems, and, quite often, just to chat with him. Although this has meant longer hours for the dean, it has also fostered a much healthier relationship between students and administration. Dr. Daniel Kurtzer takes on a position that was filled, for the past eighteen years, by one of the most outstanding leaders in Yeshiva ' s history, Dr. Isaac Bacon. Dr. Bacon guided the college through some of the most turbulent years in its history. He is a man who always spoke his mind — a man who did not hesitate to voice an unpopular view if he truly believed it was a correct one. Throughout his tenure as Dean, he was involved in a continual, almost heroic struggle in defense of the liberal arts concept. And, finally, he was a man who maintained an unusually warm relationship with all whom he was associated with. In fact, it was the faculty ' s decision to unionize, and the potential rift in this relationship that he felt it would give rise to. that led to his resignation. It is to this man that we dedicate Mas- mid ' 78. 29