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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.