Ceremonies marking the dedication of Bar-Ilan University, the first Jewish Orthodox university in Israel, were held here today in the presence of more than 2,000 guests, including Premier Moshe Sharett, members of the Israel Cabinet and Parliament,
Edward B. Lawson, United States Ambassador to Israel, hailed those who had initiated and executed it is “great plan” for Bar-Ilan University. He expressed his gratitude at being invited to join those who “breathed life into these structures which will
“On the occasion of the dedication of Bar-Ilan University,” the President’s message said, “please extend to all associated with this American-sponsored institution my sincere best wishes for its success
Bar-Ilan University, which is named after Rabbi Meir Berlin, late leader of the world Mizrachi movement, will open on September 20 as a liberal arts college offering undergraduate courses
150 STUDENTS REGISTERED; AMERICAN TEACHING METHODS TO BE USED
Addressing the audience today, Prof. Churgin said that more than 150 students, including
Admissions requirements, Prof. Churgin declared, are the same as of American colleges, but the students must have in addition, a working knowledge of Hebrew. American English as well as American civilization and history
Dr. Peyton N. Rhodes, president of Southwestern College of Memphis, Tenn., addressed the audience as a representative of the Association of American Colleges. “Israel,” he said, “is unusual and unparalleled in history. As a state it is one of the
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