=University of Illinois=
THE Illinois Menorah is looking forward to a most successful year,
with efficient officers, enthusiastic members, and the usual interest
and co-operation of the Faculty members. A definite attempt is to be
made to foster a spirit of friendliness and co-operation among all the
Jewish students.
The year was formally opened on October 10 by a reception to the new
students. After an opening talk by President Karl Epstein, the
students were addressed by Professor E. C. Baldwin, Dr. Jacob Zeitlin
and Mr. Samuel Abrams, a former president. The meeting was attended by
110 students. At later meetings Dr. David S. Blondheim spoke on "The
Jewish Congress," Dr. Simon Litman on "The Jew of To-day," and
Professor B. H. Bode on "The Hyphenated Jewish-American."
The work of our Menorah is augmented by the Menorah Study Circle,
under the leadership of Mrs. Simon Litman. The class is doing
intensive work in Jewish post-exilic history. Throughout, the bearing
of our past history upon present day problems is emphasized. Judging
from the enthusiasm of the members of the class, the Study Circle is
going to become a permanent feature of our Menorah activities.