Arthur Beerman Groundbreaking Ceremony

July 17 1973

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BAH-RUCH  AH-TAH  AH-DO-NOI  E-LO-HEY-NU  ME-LECH  HAH-O-LAHM
SHEH-HEH-HI-YAH-NU  V’KI-Y’MAH-NU  V’HI-GI-AH-NU  LAHZ-MAHN
HAH-ZEH.

GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONIES
ARTHUR BEERMAN CENTER

Chairman: Dan N. Jacobs, President, Hillel Advisory Board
Invocation: Rabbi Kenneth Ehrlich, Miami University Hillel

Our God and God of our fathers-Whenever your children assemble and make mention of Your name, Your presence abides among them. We know that You are with us today as we prepare this ground, upon which the dreams and hopes of the future will take shape. We know that Your presence will guide us as our community continues to grow.

The generosity of the heart and steadfastness of the spirit has made this moment possible. We pray that our commitment to the Jewish people will continue, and that this moment may serve as a lasting inspiration to all of us, Amen.

Greetings: Dr. Phillip R. Shriver, President, Miami University
Remarks: Judge Fred B. Cramer, Honorary Chairmen, Building Committee
Remarks: Mrs. Oscar Soifer, Treasurer, Advisory Board
Remarks: Carl Morgenstern, Trustee, Miami University
Benediction: Robert E. Strippel, Coordinator, Religious Affairs, Miami University

Presentation of shovels