The honorary degree of Doctor of Jewish Law were conferred today upon Prof. Salo W. Baron, James N. Rosenberg and William Rosenwald at the Founder’s Day ceremonies of Hebrew Union College, held at Central Synagogue. The Founder’s Day ceremonies are held annually under the auspices of the New York City alumni of the college in honor of Isaac Mayer Wise, who founded the institution in 1875.
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