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Congressman Barney Frank, an outstanding American legislator and staunch supporter of Israel, Jewish causes and institutions, will be the speaker at this year's Barney Frank78th Commencement Exercises on June 1. Frank is a longtime friend of Hebrew College and will be among five prominent Jewish leaders to receive an honorary degree. Other honorees are Irwin Chafetz, former Hebrew College Board Vice Chair, member of the President's Council, active philanthropist and Director of The Interface Group-Massachusetts, Inc.; Edith Everett, former investment and financial advisor, philanthropist and Trustee Emerita at City College of New York; Nancy Lurie Marks, an activist whose foundation is dedicated to helping individuals with autism; and Dr. Mark Podwal, a professor of dermatology at New York University and prolific artist, author and illustrator.

Graduates of the College's degree and certificate programs will be honored along with 85 students in the Prozdor high school program and nearly 300 in Me'ah. Seven students will receive a Master of Arts in Jewish Studies and five will receive a Master of Jewish Education. Two certificates will be awarded in Jewish Family Education and one certificate each in Early Childhood Jewish Education, Jewish Cantorial Arts and Jewish Day School Education.

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