a lder CLIFTON AVENUE - CINCINNATI 20, 01110 1111111111.- DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE Thursday, September 14, 1930 Study of Hebrew Basic to Full Life as a Jew This is the third in a series of articles written for the Jewish Chronicle by Walter Farber, director of Congregation Bnai Moshe's religious school and a high school teacher in Detroit.—Ed. • • • By WALTER FARBER THE STUDY OF HEBREW is basic to a full understanding and Balfour Ball Success Story of Detroiter Group to Meet Reads Like Horatio Alger Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Landau will act again this year as hosts of the Balfour Ball committee. The Ball will be held Saturday night, Nov. 4 at the Hotel Stat- ler. Harry Cohen, chairman of the committee, has sent out a call to all Zionists to join the ranks of workers to make this, the Chai (18th) Ball, the most successful in its history. Not only does this affair sus- tain the activities and adminis- tration of the organization, it is also the occasion for the gather- ing together of Zionists for a social evening. The cocktail lounge in connec- tion with the ballroom at the Hotel Statler will be ready to receive those who wish to take time off from dancing to visit with their friends. Music for dancing will be furnished by Phil Brestoff and his orchestra. Call the Zionist Office WO 5-1484 or Harry Cohen, chairman, UN 3-0412, for information re- garding the committee meeting for workers. American Savings • The DetroitJewish FolksSchools and Kindergarten of the Labor Zionist Movement and Sholem Aleichem Institute ANNOUNCE the Opening of a New Branch in the Northwest Section Classes Will Be Held at the SCHULZE PUBLIC SCHOOL 17400 MANOR REGISTRATION BEGINS THURS., SEPT. 14, 3 P. M. AT TIIE SCHULZE SCHOOL FOR INFORMATION The climax of the traditional success story was re-enacted in real life last week when Bob Adell, 25, of 17158 Santa Barbara, teens, invented cigaret lighters and other novelties which he created from surplus military shells. The idea caught on, and other injured men began to occupy their time making similar items and receiving therapeutic benefit therefrom. Upon his release from the hos- pital, he started production and within a short time his business mushroomed into gigantic pro- portions. Adell became home-sick for his family and friends in Detroit and sold his interest and returned to Detroit. Adell graduated from Cooley BOB ADELL High School and received He- • • • brew training in the Unifed He- received a Packard dealership brew Schools. from the Packard Motor Com- pany to become the youngest The deadline of t h e Jewish automobile dealer in the world. Chronicle is noon on Mondays. Adell ,whose new showrooms If you turn the are at 1300 Joseph Campeau, has packed plenty of activity into his 25 years in his climb to the top. upside down, yen won't find • liner wino than The aggressiveness and ability to lead recognized by the Pack- ard Company was first indicated $1,000,000 Plant in Israel when as a member of the Marine Air Corps, Bob was injured in an to Produce Steel Items airplane crash. WINES HAIFA — (ZOA) — A steel Taking advantage of his conva- works covering an area of 25 lescence period, Adell, still in his MILAN WINERIES, DETROIT. MICHIGAN acres, in which $1,000,000 is to be invested, is being established south of Haifa. Preliminary pro- duction is expected to amount to 15,000 tons a year, and from 250 to 300 workers will be employed. The articles produced will in- clude steel girders, bridges, fac- tories, cranes, water towers, elec- tric pylons, barges and boilers. appreciation of Judaism. Hebrew is taught today in 36 high schools in New York City. More than 6,500 students are enrolled in Hebrew classes in public schools and municipal colleges in New York. A recent study by A. I. Katch of 1,025 colleges and universities showed that Hebrew is taught in 206. Wayne Univer- sity introduced Hebrew in 1946. The courses are taught by Louis Panush. Translations will serve, but no peripheral to my basic conten- translation can possibly do jus- tion and reason for the study of tice to the original. Bialik once Hebrew—that only through Heb- said that a translation is like rew can Jewish youth acouire kissing one's mother through a what it needs—the ethical and veil. spiritual values of Judaism. To use the expression by S. The efficacy of a knowledge of Sholom—"Hebrew is the birth- Hebrew should be in the degree place of the soul of the people, to which it makes better men the abiding spirit of the Jewish and women out of our children. people, its "holy language." Certainly, this is not the only I am aware of arguments used reason for a knowledge of Heb- by many that Hebrew is a dif- rew, but Hebrew spells direc- ficult language to learn. I am tion, proper conduct, ethical not in agreement. Hebrew is not thinking, ideals of our prophets, more difficult, once you master a knowledge of values that will the reading of it, than Greek, emphasize the real religious Latin or French. What Jewish character of Judaism. youth needs and has a right to expect is a pattern of values, which can best be conveyed through Hebrew. The question of speaking Heb- rew is not the issue. The main TEL AVIV—(SPECIAL)—The thing is that we understatd it barter committee of the Israel and appreciate the depth of its Ministry of Trade and Industry concepts. recently confirmed the following barter transactions: YOUTH NEEDS Jewish values Romania: Citrus against table to give it security and poise. salt, to the value of $45,000. But Judaism can do this only if Austria: Artifical teeth against it can convey the meanings of these values in Hebrew. In order alumninum foil for packing to achieve an authentic Jewish cheese and other goods, to the outlook on life our Jewish youth value of $25,760, 25,000 boxes of A welcome gift for any occa- citrus fruit against manufactur- must know Hebrew. sion is a subscription to the Jew- ing tools. The fact is that most of the ish Chronicle. Call WO. 1-1041. Sweden: Brassieres against Hebrew value terms are even materials for the plastic industry; less translatable than idioms. Prescriptions and Repairs Called to. and 13envoteo Here are several examples of and fruit concentrates against For Service at All Times value terms: Tzadik, Tzedakah, printing paper to the value of Phone WEbste; 3-3332 Tefillah, Malchut Shamayim, $20,440. Techuvah, Shechinah, Kiddush Norway: Citrus concentrates ha-Shem, Chillul he-Shem. Each and mother - of - pearl buttons word calls to mind ideas and against salted fish, to the value ideals in Jewish life. These words of $95,200. cannot be translated. Finland: 30,000 boxes of citrus EDWARD PEVOS Have you ever tried to trans- fruit against cement bags. OPTICIAN late the word Kiddush ha-Shem? Denmark: Woolen cloth and Quality Eye Glasses I can't do it. And it's precisely nylon stockings against milk Made from Your Eye Doctor's Prescriptions for this reason that one must powder, sardines in oil, and other Sun Glasses - Safety Lenses Modern r ramcs know Hebrew. Because the word foodstuffs a n d artifical silk 3216 Ewald Circle at Buena Vista is more than a word; it is a mir- against materials for the plastics Detroit 4 Michigan ror of Jewish history. industry. It brings to mind martyrdom, love, sacrifice, faith, sincerity. This word as well as the others mentioned above are packed with meaning and historical signifi- cance. • • • HEBREW IS THE one language common to all Jews; it gives us the privilege of unlocking the n. treasures of our literature; it brings us closer in spirit to our people; it's a language of beauty AAS ZOICI LOAN 41tANCH Orfla and power; it gives meaning to • MAIN MCI • • our yearnings and prayers: it re- W. FORT AT MILITARY DEXTER BLVD. AT CORTLAND VI 3-7600 creates Jewish life for us. TO. 9-6611 But all of these reasons are Israel Confirms Barter Accords Page 5 CALL TO. 8-9280 Feedeze DE LUXE Announcing . . The Appointment of NORTHWEST PACKARD, INC. Detroit's Friendly New Centre Packard Sales and Service! for Come In and See the New — ALL NEW 1951 PACKARD • • • • NEW STYLING ! NEW PERFORMANCE ! NEW COMFORT ! NEW EVERYTHING ! A DARING NEW CONCEPT IN MODERN MOTOR CARS! Northwest Packard, Inc. Sales & Service JOSEPII NETZORG, Mgr. 14561 LIVERNOIS Near Lyndon Ave. UNiversity 3-8440 •