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Friday October 20, 1995

Joint program honors modern Jewish studies

"The Origins of Modern Jewish Studies: Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, " a conference ho
American, European and Israeli scholars will present papers exploring the dynamics of nation-building, the modern university in

In conjunction with the conference, Dean Menahem Milson of the faculty of humanities at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem will speak on "Seventy Years of the Hebrew University," Oct. 29 at Congregation Emanu-El, 2 Lake St., San Francisco. Joining him will be Brandeis University president Jehuda Reinharz lecturing on "Jewish Studies in the Secular University."

A photographic exhibit on the life and legacy of Judah L. Magnes, first chancellor and president of the Hebrew University, will be displayed at the Judah L. Magnes Museum, 2911 Russell St., Berkeley.

For times and other information, call professor emeritus William Brinner in U.C. Berkeley's Department of Near Eastern Studies at (510) 642-3757.

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