Gordis Explores Christmas Chanukah Parallels and Differences
Dr. Gordis compares Christmas and Chanukah as winter light festivals with common roots in ancient solstice rites. He notes Christmas centers on the individual savior while Chanukah reflects collective national unity and minority rights, with Chanukah later tied to Jewish history and independence.
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Times-Chief Awarded 1953 Hamilton Medal at Waldorf
Arthur Hays Sulzberger president and publisher of The New York Times and Columbia trustee is named a recipient of the 1953 Alexander Hamilton Medal. The honor will be presented at the seventh annual Alexander Hamilton dinner on January 14 at the Waldorf Astoria Starlight Roof by Colonel James Madison Blackwell.
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Campus events and student activities schedule today
On Campus notices list noon meetings in Room 2 Annex with Professor Meyer speaking. German Club and Music Club Christmas parties at 4 PM in College Parlor and room 409 featuring Eugene Jemison. Dean's Luncheon for Student Council and Representative Assembly tomorrow at noon with traditional dean enrollment. Sophomore Christmas Tea for Miss Marianna Byram tomorrow at 4 PM. Christmas Festival Wednesday at 4 30 PM in the Gymnasium with Barnard family children invited. Residence Halls Carolling Wednesday 10 30 PM Brooks Hewitt halls. Columbia Moot Court twenty third Stone Competition 8 30 PM Wednesday at the House of the Bar NY 42 West 44 Street. Candlelight Service Thursday 5 15 PM St Pauls chapel. Faculty Student basketball game Thursday 7 PM in the Gymnasium with a Christmas Party after.
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