Scholars from many universities will join in the celebration here tonight (Wednesday) of the octocentennial of Moses Maimonides. Speakers will include Prof. Zevi Diesendruck, formerly of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and now of Hebrew Union College, Cincinnati; Dr. John O. Riedl of Marquette University, Milwaukee, and Dr. Edward L. Schaub of Northwestern. The celebration will be held on the campus of Northwestern University.
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