es are proving of first importance in
our general plans, because it is really in these that the men acquire
a little "Jewish culture and ideals and an independence of thought and
action in things Jewish." Several members of these classes have become
so enthused with the newer Jewish spirit that they devote a good part
of their time lecturing on Jewish topics to Young Judaean
organizations and Young People's Synagogues in and about New York
City.

To stimulate still further individual research and study of Jewish
problems it has been decided to offer one or two Menorah prizes for
papers on various Jewish topics. In order to raise a substantial
amount of money for that purpose two committees are working on
separate plans. One of these committees, by a special arrangement with
the Business Manager of THE MENORAH JOURNAL, has started a campaign to
get two hundred subscriptions for THE JOURNAL, thereby netting the
Society fifty dollars for one prize. This committee, backed by the
entire membership, is gaining speed daily, and looks forward to the
accomplishment of its object before the Convention. Another committee
is circularizing the alumni outside of New York City to get their
support. The result of this work, though incomplete as yet, looks most
promising.

The above is a brief resume of our year's plans. We realize the
importance not only of having plans but of carrying them through
successfully, as we are determined they shall be. The work is being
done systematically, not by one man nor by two or three men, but by an
efficient, earnest executive committee backed by almost every man in
the Menorah Society. It is our aim to tell a pretty tale at the
Intercollegiate Menorah Convention.

M. A. STAVITSKY

=Ohio State University=

OUR annual freshmen reception this year saw very little of the
conventional "stiffshirt" formalities, nor did it hear much of the
honey-soaked praises of Jewish loyalty and patriotism. Instead of this
we had a simple, all-student affair where everyone found satisfaction
in merely meeting and getting acquainted with the rest of the Jewish
students. A short talk on the purpose of the Menorah, several
selections of Jewish music and refreshments made up the rest of the
program. This year's Freshmen, both men and women, are especially
promising for the Menorah.

At the second meeting the members displayed an excellent Menorah
spirit by adopting a resolution to include the subscriptio