For what is believed to be the first time in the history of the Hebrew Union College, the student body elected an honorary member here Thursday evening, Nov. 7th, when that distinction was conferred upon the Hon. Alfred M. Cohen. He is Chairman of the College’s Board of Governors and international president of B’nai B’rith, and received the honorary degree of Doctor of Hebrew Law Oct. 24th at the college.
Jacob Shankman, president of the student body, introduced the speakers at the dinner Thursday evening and Joshua Liebman made the speech of presentation of the rank of honorary student. Mr. Cohen responded with a number of reminiscences.
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