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'Children of the Kibbutz'

Spiro - Book Views Sabras' Problems, Their Education

Interest in Israel has in- of the sabras in their interaction
Spiro speaks of inferiority indications of insecurity. The
spired an equal amount of curi- with kibbutz members . . . And feelings and he states that a sabra is pictured as "an adult
osity about the children of Is- if their hostility toward kibbutz source of such an inferiority with a sense of values and a
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rael. The interest in the young- members takes the form of in- complex is the sabras' "level of conscience that assures the im-
er generation of Israelis—the solence, their hostility toward intellectual competence." He plementation of those values. He
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sabras—is greater than 'that in strangers takes the form of .. . writes that "as a group; the is motivated to carry on the
their parents because of the antagonistic withdrawal. If it is adult sabras believe they are basic features of kibbutz cul-
new attitudes towards Jewry, difficult for a peer or kibbutz less educated than, and conse- ture . . . once the barriers of
life in general and the Jewish member to interact freely with quently inferior to, Western- introversion and hostility are
past among Israel's youth.
a sabra, it is much more dif- trained persons."
penetrated he is a warm, sensi-
Melford E. Spiro, professor ficult for a stranger to do so.
The charge is made against tive, gracious human being."
The
former
encounter
with-
of anthopology at the University
Kibbutz life, the child's rela-
of Washington, in his "Chil- drawal, the latter, resistance. It the sabras that they "harbor few tion to his parents, the educa-
dren of the Kibbutz," a com- is not until the stranger gets to positive feelings for Judaism. tional system in the collective
Moving - Cartage
panion volume to his "Kibbutz; know him that sabra hostility is They are not merely indifferent settlement, the child's early
Reasonable - Local
Venture in Utopia," published seen to be a facade."
to Judaism but hostile to it. years and his adolescence —
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by Harvard University Press,
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Their reluctance to read Jewish living in a kibbutz are re-
Cambridge 38, Mass., throws
Three elements of kibbutz so- literature, to study Jewish his- viewed in this splendid study.
new light on the sabra and
cialization—caretaking,
training tory, to listen to Jewish music Melford E. Spiro has rendered
analyzes his attitudes and his
. .. is based on more than in- a real service towards the eval-
relationship to the society in and nurturance—are analyzed in tellectual disagreement or aes- uation of the collective settle-
an effort to arrive at the causes
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which
he
lives.
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for sabra frustrations. Child- thetic dissatisfaction. For if the ment programs in Israel with
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PERSIAN LAMB COAT and squirrel
Spiro was assisted in the prep- parent relations is pointed to as music is labelled 'Russian' rath- his "Children of the Kibbutz."
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jacket. Size 38. Excellent condi-
tion. Must sell, leaving town. VE aration of this book by his wife, a source of sabra insecurity, due er than 'Jewish,' they admire
His book is based on experi-
74051.
Audrey Goldman Spiro, who to the "dethroning" of the child it. And Sholom Aleichem and ences in 1951. Have there been
lived with him for a year, in by parents after the birth of a Mendele are 'boring,' not be-
1951, in the kibbutz described younger sibling. Other elements caue they are inferior writers, drastic changes in the kibbutz
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in this volume under the name of kibbutz socialization are de- but because they write of since? In the main, his thesis
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Many aspects of the child's tions of the child's dependency shtetl . . ."
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Nevertheless, the author very vital subject in a vital com-
child contacts, the various age- the structural and functidnal points out that the sabra is effi- munity.
stages, the • elementary and high features of the kibbutz.
cient and productive, in spite of
P.S.
school experiences, the sabras'
adolescence and their emotional
adjustments, reveal a thorough
introspection into kibbutz life.
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By ERIKA GIDRON
There are many revealing as-
"And it came to pass that
David took an harp and pects about the sabra, especially
played with his hand."-1 the explanation offered by a
kibbutz mother that "introver-
Samuel, XVI.23.
If you should be on your way sion and insolence are the two
characteristics of
to Israel early in September outstanding
the
sabras."
of this year and should sud-
The sabra is described, in ex-
denly hear the plucking of
stringed instruments in the air planation of the introversion
about you, consult the 1959 Cal- characteristic, that he is "shy
endar of Events in Israel and and embarrassed when inter-
you will discover that the mak- acting with both strangers and
ers of this heavenly music are kibbutz members" not his age-
probably none other than the peer. The sabras, we learn,
contestants coming to take part "maintain a barrier of psycho-
in the First International Harp logical distance" • and "seldom
Contest, to take place in Jeru- form emotional attachments or
intimate friendships."
salem Sept. 15-29.
This attitude is ascribed to
This unusual musical event sabras of all ages. "Sabra intro-
has • been organized by the Is- version," Spiro writes, "may be
rael Festival Committee with motivated by pain resulting
the aim of promoting greater from past experiences with
interest in the harp as an instru- others, or by pain anticipated
ment and in harp music in by further interaction with
general.
others. In short, sabra introver-
From the number of registra- sion may be based on the per-
tions already received, it is ex- ception of others or of inter-
pected that 50 contestants will personal relationships as either
take part—from Argentina, Bel- painful or dangerous; if so, it
gium, Canada; Cuba, England, may be taken as a symptom of
France, Holland, Italy, Poland, insecurity."
S p a i n, Switzerland, U.S.A.,
Insolence (chutzpah) as "a
Venezuela and Israel. The fol- subclass of aggression," is de-
lowing judges have agreed to scribed as "the most character-
adjudicate the contest: Marcel istic expression of the hostility
Grandjany, Mrs. Lucille Rosen-
bloom, Carlos Salzedo and Miss
H. Malone of the U.S.A., Pierre David Kalugin's Poems
Janet and Raymond Loucheur Enhance Reputation
of France, Mrs. Maria Korchin-
David Kalugin, in a series of
ska of England, Mrs. Phia Barg-
hout of Holland, Mrs. Celia Gatti poems he has compiled under
Aldrovanti of Italy, Nicanor Za- the title "The Leaves Still Talk,"
baleta of Spain and Mrs. Mir- printed by the Press of Villiers
Publications (Ingenstre Rd.,
eille Flour of Belgium.
London, NW5, England), has
In the subsequent period of enhanced his reputation as a
history, Jerusalem fell to the fine poet.
Romans who preferred the lyre
There is impressive realism,
to the "barbarian harp" and intertwined sensitive romanti-
Your newspaper is always right at hand, to read and enjoy—
since then the harp has not cism, in his fine poems.
been particularly • associated
The poem that bears the title
over and over again if you wish — and, by all the family!
with this part of the world. The of the book concludes with:
countries that most -readily Once upon a time is forever
No other medium is so constant and consistent in presenting
come to mind at the mention
and a clay—
every
type of news . . . opinions, information and entertainment
of the harp are probably Wales Dreaming . . .
—home of the poetic bards Somewhat lost
.. public service, too. You listen to, and look at other media —
whose songs the harp used to On a forest path
but just leave the room — and you've "missed the score." The
accompany—and its neighbor The leaves still talk . . .
Jewish
News is an ever-present reminder of what's "going on in
Ireland, both famous for their
There are 43 poems in the
the world" .. . in the nation .. . in the state . . . and in your
wealth of folklore and love of book, with guest foreword and
music. The contest can, there- introduction in which his poetic
"own backyard" — our own community. THIS IS — YOUR
fore, be considered as an at- stature is evaluated expertly:
NEWSPAPER !
tempt to bring about in Israel
a revival of the harp in its
1910 was the first year in this
original setting amongst the country that automobiles were
rugged hills of Jerusalem, and offered to consumers "complete-
for all who will come to Israel ly equipped." In 1957, makers
this year, whether to hear or of automotive parts and acces-
to play, the harp will symbolize sories increased their advertis-
the past in the modern State of ing in newspapers . by 141 per
cent over the previous year.
the present day.

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& Sons

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