Israel's 1,000 Student's in U.S.; Each an Ambassador of Friendship not identified Zionists experi- enced a vitalization of latent Visiting Instructor in Midrasha of Detroit's United Hebrew Schools cause with their heritage, and About 1,000 Israeli students with contemporary Jewish cul- are now training in the United ture and values. We note the States. They find America hos- wide devotion to the Jewish edu- pitable and generous in the pro- cation of children, youth and fessional possibilities for learn- adults in most communities of ing and training. Nevertheless, America. The emergence of despite comfort and kindness, Israel as a state touched every Jew; it gave him a new kind of they are lonely. There are handsful in each pride, transcending material ac- university—in Detroit, -for in- quisition and achievement—it stance, there are only 20. The deeply satisfied his need of be- 1,000 students have chosen every longing to a "family" of nations, possible field, with the prepon- vindicated, now, as a civiliza- derance in technology, agricul- tion. The twin symbols of Judaism ture, (particularly in California) are the people and the Torah— social and economic research. and the Synagogue. Having come late to their na- Americans take pride in the tional destiny, the Israeli stu- fact that their financial assist- dents are in a hurry to garner ance and their extensive politi- all the knowledge and techni- cal strivings sustained Israel. ques of American industry, agri- The youth of America have also culture and social sciences. taken part in this effort. Israeli expects some "nachas" Throughout America, welfare from her sons and daughters funds and Zionist organizations abroad and looks to see the new- all have junior divisions and ly acquired skills applied to youth groups. Israel. I Perhaps there was not and still For the most part, Israeli stu- is not sufficient attempt by dents are older teenagers, or older youth to supplement these young people in the 20's or 30's. Jewish communal experiences Intellectually, many are in an with a thorough Jewish and He- impressionable and formative brew orientation. stage. They are fascinated by Hebrew, particularly, is aban- the largeness . of life here—the , doned along with the promises vast areas, the seemingly pro- of the Bar Mitzvah. And Ju- fligate luxuries. the every-child- daism in translation is to quote can-be-president possibilities. ' Bialik's famous quip "Like kiss- Some lose the basic compulsion ing a bride through a veil." of the Jewish State: its idealis- I Yet, with all the financial and tic dedication to build a home- political work, with intensive land for the Jewish people. Other Jewish education—nothing can Israeli students, on the other bring American youth into more hand, tend to become superci- intimate report with his rooted- lious about the obvious superi- ness in the Jewish people than orities of Israeli Jewish living aliyah to Israel—whether this be to the American varieties—thus for a short visit, a limited stay turning a blind eye to what is of service in some pioneering positive in American Jewish life. effort in Israel, or for a lifetime's The personal contacts between ' identify with the Israel corn- Israeli and American students munity. In ancient times, holiday pil- are not always beneficent, and are sometimes tense. Many grimages punctuated the unity Israeli students particularly I adhered by Israel for Jerusalem. "sabras"—tend to cultivate the I say this, 'though I know full I well the vast potentialities of friendship of Gentiles. Jewish life in America. Despite In many physical features and Israel's desires, expectations, characteristics, in psychological i and yes, even needs, most Ameri- outlooks and attitudes, there is I can Jews will remain here. great resemblance between -Israeli sabras and American I 1 Yet, both our attitudes to- Jewish youth, I shall discuss . wards each other could be crea- only a few of these: Both are of tive and affirmative. The Jewish higher physical stature than creativity of American Jewish their parents; they have a feel- youth will depend upon its ing of personal security which is ' closer contact with Israel. Here is the opportunity. Let evident in their demeanor; they are attracted to the pioneering the- American Jewish youth come spirit; both understand "prac- close to our Israeli students all tical matters" and appreciate over America, let each learn the the new experiment, the "new best of the other for our people's look." Neither is really too soph- sake. isticated and both love their homelands ardently. -- • The establishment of Israel meant for American Jewry his- torical confirmation of the eter- nal quality of our people. Ameri- can Jewry drew strength and faith therefrom. Those who were By EPHRAIM SHMUELI DETROIT JEWISH NEWS— 17 Turkey Denies Change Friday, December 24, 1954 In Policy on Jerusalem Robinson Furniture Holds Art Exhibition 'Brandeis Sindents Eye Progress of Chapels ISTANBUL, (JTA)—The Unit- ed Nations resolution calling for internationalization of Jerusa- lem remains Turkish policy on this matter, a spokesman for the Turkish Foreign Ministry de- clared in comment on a report from the Jordan-held sector of Jerusalem that Turkey was now supporting the Arab viewpoint /on Jerusalem. • The Turkish spokesman noted that the recent presentation of credentials in Jerusalem by Brit- ish and American envoys does not reflect any change in policy by London and Washington in reference to the status of Jeru- salem. He further called on Is- rael .and Jordan to abide by the UN resolutions on the city. Weekly to Publish Yiddish Supplement LOS ANGELES, (JTA)—Cali- fornia Jewish Voice, English language Jewish weekly, an-. nounced that it will begin pub- lication of a weekly Yiddish- language supplement. The . first issue of the new supplement will appear in mid-February. I Samuel G. Gach, publisher of the paper, -a former Detroiter, disclosed that Joseph L. Mala- mut, Yiddish writer and re- searcher into the history of Southwest Jewry, will be editor of the Yiddish section. Student leaders of the three major religious organizations at Brandeis University observe the progress in the construction of Jewish, Protestant and Catholic chapels on the 200 acre campus. Pictured are, from left, Bill Mc- Kenna, Newman Club (Catho- lic) ; Norma Bassett, Student Christian Association; and Leon- ard Markovitz, Hillel Foundation.. Three modern chapels of equal adequacy and size are planned. WOODY PONTIAC SALES WOOD! "WE ARE AFTER BIG VOLUME NOT BIG PROFITS! 160 Chieften V8 Dr. Maurice Jacobs Becomes 2 Door Pontiac "Sisters 1•," by Walter Wid- ener, is one of many works being First Jew to Win Gold Medal - $2277© 0 shown during an exhibition of HIGHEST contemporary art sponsored by PHILADELPHIA, (JTA) — Dr. so TRADE-IN Robinson Furniture Company at Maurice Jacobs, active in Jewish ALLOWANCE their Northland Center Store "education here, has been award- Dec. 27 through 31. ed the Gold Medal of the Na- The Robinson Furniture Com- tional Interfraternity Confer- - pany invites the public to an art ence. . Dr. Jacobs, the first Jew exhibition by the staff of the to receive the award, is a past 1. Art School of the Society of Arts I chairman of NIC. The medal was presented for distinguished serv- CAPApA4k 1.2 7 4: 0 - and Crafts. The exhibit, to be held at ice to youth through the Amer- Northland Center (Greenfield ican College Fraternity." Rd. entrance), will open for pub lie inspection on Monday and continue through Friday, Dec. 31. Announcing the All phases of contemporary attitudes will be included rang- ing from paintings to sculpture and ceramics. Among the artists exhibiting their works will be Sarkis Sar- kisian, Guy Palazzola, Walter Midener, John A. Foster, Rich- Grass Lake, Mich., on Lake Lehman ard Kozlow, Peggy Midener, Nicholas Buhali:s, Clella Slater, 60 Miles From Detroit George Kozak, John Jacobson Girls—Ages 6-14 Boys—Ages 6-14 and Robert Melchior. ac. Sal.es_ CAMP HENNUAR* .. Children's Israel Air Shelter 1955 SEASON • • • • Counselors in Training—Agee 14-17 • Archery Swimming • Overnights • Tennis Camp Crafts Boating • Riflery • Baseball Fishing • Horseback Riding • Basketball Cookouts All Dietary Laws strictly observed 5 Campers to 1 Counselor All cabins with their own hot showers, wash basins, and toilets. FOR BROCHURE AND APPLICATIONS, CALL Can i give WE. 3-5293 or LI. 3-4875 a. cl yacy that *Member of American Camping Association 1143_Aittraci? Y SECOND-HALF 1954 CITY TAXES k • • to the Jewish National Fund J;N.F. land supports the whole ISrael economy — it grows Israel's food — on it stand_Isra,el's religious edu- cational, and welfare insti- tutions. ALL SECOND-HALF 1954 CITY TAX BILLS HAVE BEEN MAILED wg4gijmko.i . For informattion and advice In strict confidence apply to Bequest . Department JEWISH NATIONAL FUND 11345 Linwood Detroit 6 TO. 8-7384 A network of underground children's shelters in Israel's frontier settlements, to protect immigrant youngsters from attack, are currently under construction with the financial aid of Ameri- can Jews, Rudolf G. Sonneborn, national chairman of the United Israel Appeal, •announced. Total cost of this project as well as for other safety measures in 1954 will reach the sum of $3,000,000 as part of the UIA agencies' settlement program. Each.. shelter consists of two rooms and a small corridor and is built about seven yards deep. , Heavily reinforced with concrete, the shelters can withstand direct hits from small to meditim-sized shells. About 50 to 60 children can occupy a shelter at any one .time. The con- struction of these shelters is a safety measure for the protection of children of new immigrants living in exposed frontier settle- ments. Photo shows how a border raid drill brings children from kindergarten classes down to shelter area:' If you pay City taxes by the two-payment plan, have not received your second-half bill, please request duplicate by phone, WO. 3-2080, mails or in person. SECOND-HALF DUE JANUARY - 15, 11955 (Interest must be added after this date.) CHAS. N. WILLIAMS, City Treasurer. ANIMINIMMINENNOIMEMENSINESW INIM,