The University of Rochester has pledged that it will no longer begin the fall semester on any Jewish holiday. President Robert L. Sproull, in a letter to the American Jewish Congress, said that the university, “which usually starts on a Monday, will not start on Monday next year (1972) because of Yom Kippur. The first day of classes will be Tuesday, September 19.”
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
