ducted in secret, but it was
Prof. William Irwin, of
Union College — Jewish Insti-
It tells the story of the find- accomplished with great skill.
Southern Methodist University,
tute of Religion, played an ing of the scrolls, it deals with
There was rejoicing in Israel,
one of the most distinguished
important role in the acquisi- the people involved in the
and Dr. Orlinsky can claim
Biblical scholars of our time,
tion of the Dead Sea Scrolls transfer of them from the fame of having had an import-
will be the next speaker, in
by the State of Israel and the Qumran Caves and gives a full
the Midrasha Institute lecture
Hebrew University in Jerusa- account of the interest taken ant share in the transaction.
Dr. Eisenberg's "Megiloth
series, next Wednesday, at the
lem.
in the historic event by Prof.
Esther Berman Branch of the
The story is related in the Eleazar Sukenik of the Hebrew Yam Hamelekh" ("Dead Sea
Scrolls")
is properly annotated
United Hebrew Schools.
Hebrew book, written for chil- University and later by Dr.
He will deal with the Book
dren by Dr. Azriel Eisenberg, Sukenik's son, Yigael Yadin, with English translations of
under the title "Megilpth Yam and by others, including Prof. difficult words, thus making
of Ruth and his topic will be:
Hamelekh," published by the Albright and other non-Jewish the reading of the Hebrew text
"Human Suffering—Man's Re-
United Synagogue Commission as well as Jewish scholars. He easy for youth who have ac-
lation to Adversity."
on Jewish Education (3080 also tells of the interest that quired some knowledge of the
Professor Irwin has been
B'way, N. Y. 27).
teaching Biblical literature at
was taken in the scrolls by Dr. language. Laszlo Matulai illus-
trated the book.
Dr. Eisenberg's Hebrew story, Judah L. Magnes.
the Southern Methodist Uni-
which is fascinatingly narrated
versity, Dallas, Tex., since
Dr. Eisenberg relates how
and should serve excellently the scrolls came to the atten-
1950. He taught at the Uni-
as a reader in Hebrew schools, tion of Israeli leaders through
versity of Toronto for 11 years
Lots of Good Luck
and at the Oriental Institute
and Success to the
a classified advertisement in
at the University of Chicago
New Management of
the Wall Street Journal. At that
for 20 years, 1930-1950. He is
point, at midnight on July 1,
the author of "Commentary on
1954, Yadin called Prof. Or-
the Book of Job" and "The
linsky and enlisted his aid to
Old Testament—Keystone of
PROF. WILLIAM IRWIN
be intermediary, in behalf of
Wayne State University's
Human Culture." He is editor
a group that was called "So-
ninth spring series of -Leo M.
reason, he said, is because
of "Prophets and Their Times'
ciety of Friends of the Bible,"
Mr. Z. Gotheil and
man
is
an
agent
of
the
Lord
Franklin
Lectures
in
Human
and "Ancestry of our English
to make an offer for the scrolls
Mr. Robert Rosenberg
Relations" has been announced and to acquire them. That is
who
was
blessed
with
the
Bible," and is national presi-
by Dr. Edgar G. Johnston, how the purchase finally was
possessions given him by the
New York Carpet Co.
dent of the Society of Bibli-
Lord. The two chief charac- Franklin Memorial Professor in made from Bishop Atanasius
The Nusbaum Family
cal Literature.
Human Relations for 1959.
teristics
in
Deuteronomy,
he
Samuel, who had acquired
The annual Midrasha Insti-
emphasized, are Israel's ob-
General subject of the talks
tute had an inspired begin-
ligations to God and to man,
will
be
"Preserving
Human
ning last Wednesday evening,
and he tells man that he must Values in an Age of Technol- ,
when Prof. M. Orlinsky spoke
love his fellow man in a
ogy."
on the Book of Deuteronomy.
human manner.
Lestures will be presented at
More than 130 had regis-
In the course of his address, 8:30 p.m. on Mondays in the
tered for the lecture-discus-
Prof. - Orlinsky pointed out that lecture hall of the Detroit In-
sion series, and the 13 tables
of all the peoples in the near stitute of Arts.
were presided over by dis-
East. the Egyptians alone
Dr. Edward U. Condon, chair-
cussion leaders who placed
played no role in Biblical his- man of the department of
the questions that evolved
tory. "No law book was found physics at Washington Univer-
from buzz sessions to the
in Egypt and Egypt never par- sity, will open the series on
lecturer.
ticipated in the forms of democ- March 9. He will speak on "The
Mrs. Carl Schiller. chairman racy that characterized the Challenge of Science to Human
of the Midrasha Institute ar- other countries," he said. Values."
rangements committee, official- "Egypt was authoritarian from
Other speakers and their
ly opened the Institute and the very beginning. It was be- topics
introduced the discussion lead- cause the King himself was the
March 16—Dr. Louis L. Mann,
ers. Albert Elazar spoke briefly god of the people. Whatever rabbi of Chicago Sinai Congrega-
"Human Dignity and the Clash
and outlined the objectives of law books were found in Egypt tion.
of Ideologies in a Shrinking World."
March 23—Dr. Henry Steele Corn-
Midrasha. the College of Jewish were imposed upon the land
mager, professor of history and
Studies. Philip Slomovitz intro- from without."
American studies, Amherst College,
duced the guest speaker.
"Human Values in the American
Tradition."
Dr. Orlinsky, who is profes-
April 6—Dr. Francis - Biddle, for-
sor of Bible at the New York
mer Attorney General of the United
States. "Freedom and the Preserva-
School of Hebrew Union Col-
tion of Human Values.
lege — Jewish Institute of Re-
The final lecture will be pre-
ligion. and is editor-in-chief of
sented on April 13 by Dr. Johns-
the Revised Translation of the
TEL AVIV (JTA)—An Israel ton himself. He __will discuss
Hebrew Bible for the Jewish district court started hearings "Respect for the Individual—
Publication Society of America. into charges of espionage the Basic Human Value."
pointed out that "archaeological against a 17-year-old Arab resi-
The Leo M. Franklin Lecture
discoveries in recent years have ' dent of Lydda. The defendant, Chair was established in 1949 by
revolutionized our understand- whose name was withheld, was the board of trustees of Temple
ing of the Bible." Analyzing accused of passing information Beth El and the Detroit Board
the historical background of to Jordan when he infiltrated of Education in honor of Dr.
the development of law among into Jordon in July, 1958.
Franklin, who died in 1948 after
ancient people, he said that
A Tel Aviv court continued 42 years as rabbi of the Temple.
"Roman law can not be traced hearings on similar charges
Where You Save Does
Wayne State University an-
back further than the year 40 against two 30-year-old Arabs nually presents the lecture
Make A Difference
BCE." but that Jewish law is of Tirah village. The two
series and selects one faculty
traced back to before 2000 Arabs were captured after try-
member as chair holder. Dr.
Whatever
your goal in life, you'll reach it
BCE.
ing to bring a Tel Aviv girl Johnston is a professor in the
quicker through regular saving. Every pay
He showed the extent to into their activities, according College of Education.
day, keep part of your money for yourself
which law pervaded the Near to the charges, but she in-
Admission to the lectures is
CUMIN? RATE
East and declared that "that
.. open a Guardian Savings occount that
formed police. At their instruc- free and the public is invited.
fertile crescent is the birth-
pays higher than overage earnings — 3%
OPEN AN
tions. she pretended to coop-
place of civilization on earth."
ACCOUNT IN
per year !current rate) — add to it every
erate with the two Arabs until Yeshiva University
He described Deuteronomy
ANY AMOUNT
pay day -- see how fast it grows.
they were intercepted and ar-
—Debarim--as a manual that
rested as they sought to cross Increases Tuition
Come in or save steps, Save by mail.
includes the laws regarding
into Jordan. All names were
We pay the postage both ways.
national and family life. The
Yeshiva University will in-
withheld.
crease tuition for undergraduate
chief characteristic of Deuter-
onomy. he said, is to explain
college students from S700 to
Charter Trips on Galilee
laws—laws that are derived
$900 per year on July 1.
The motor launches "Susita"
from a settled agricultural
The increase will affect in-
(capacity 100 passengers) and coming students in the univer-
society.
"What Deuteronomy stresses "Arbel" (52 passengers) are sity's Yeshiva College. the col-
Downtown: CADILLAC SQUARE Corner RANDOLPH
is not threats to those failing available for charter trips lege of liberal arts and sciences
Northwest: 13646 WEST 7 MILE Corner TRACEY
to observe the laws, but the around the Sea of Galilee. Cost for men, and Stern College for
Both offices open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday
moral and ethical argumenta- of charter from Lido Beach at women. Undergraduates pres-
Tiberias
it)
Capernaum.
Ein
Gev
ently in attendance will con-
tion." Prof. Orlinsky said.
Northwest office open Thursday Night till 9
and
bark
to
Tiberias
is:
M
L
tinue to he charged at the cur-
Downtown. Friday till 6
"Ethics and morality played a
Susita,
$119:
M.
L
Arbel,
S76.
rent $700 rate.
leading role in the monotheistic
society of ancient Israel. They
were part of the covenant be-
S.S. ISRAEL • S.S. ZION
tween God and Israel. Israel
was bound by the law to God,
SAILING FROM
and God. in this context, is no
less bound by law to. Israel."
Dr. Orlinsky said it is not
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EVERY THIRD WEEK
true that the ideal of love and
•
BIBBY 4-1600
mercy is mainly to be found
FROM MEDITERRANEAN PORTS
in the New Testament. He said
Zim liners arrive and
S. S. JERUSALEM - S.S. THEODOR NEM
that hesed and ahava in the
depart from Israel
New Testament are a continua-
WEEKLY SAILINGS BETWEEN
every week of the year
tion from the Old Testament.
MARSEILLES • GENOA • NAPLES
He emphasized the ethical
PIRAEUS • CYPRUS • HAIFA
and moral elements in the
Consult your travel agent—
law as incorporated in Deu-
he's your best source of advice
teronomy, without mentioning
either threat or penalty. The
Franklin Talks
to Start March 9
I
Arabs on Trial
for Espionage
The Rainbow
Caterers
Make
every
payday
your . . .
Savings Day
Not 1%, Not 21%
NEW YORK
BUT 3%
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Prof. William Irwin to Address
Orlinsky Played Leading Role in Scrolls' Purchase
Dr. Harry M. Orlinsky, pro- is adapted from his English them. The deal had to be con-
Next Midrasha Session, Wednesday fessor
of Bible at Hebrew book, "The Great Discovery."