Groundbreaking ceremonies for the new $5,000,000 campus of the Hebrew Theological College took place today in Skokie, Illinois, in connection with “Max Cohen Day” which was celebrated here today. The new college campus will have a four-year liberal arts college in addition to theological buildings, students residence hall, administration and classrooms, as well as a proposed gymnasium, athletic field, and high school building.
Philip M. Klutznick, president of B’nai B’rith, paid tribute to Max Cohen for “his exemplary support of Torah and Torah education as evidence by his strong hand in helping plan the new campus. “Mr. Cohen is co-chairman of the College building fund, and a member of its board of directors.
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