WASHINGTON, (JTA) —
Praising the people of Israel
for having "created a dynamic-
society," President Eisenhower
pledged the United States Gov-
ernment "to strengthen the al-
ready close ties of friendship
and mutual understanding" be-
tween the U.S. and Israel.
Eisenhower's p l e d g e was
voiced to Abraham Harman,
Israel's new Ambassador here,
when he presented his formal
letters of credence to the Pres-
ident in a ceremony at the
White House.
Harthan expressed to Eisen-
hower "the gratitude of the
government and people of Israel_
for the help and support we
have received" from the U.S.
government. He added that "this
is a solemn moment for me,
for I am deeply conscious of
the firm ties of friendship be-
tween the United States of
America and Israel."
Referring to his previous tour
of duty in this country, when
he was Israel Consul-General in
New York, Harman told Presi-
dent Eisenhower "I know I can
look forword to understanding.
11 Elected on Board
of Fresh Air Society
Dr. Irving Posner, president
of the Fresh Air Society, an-
nounces that the following 11
members were elected to the
society's board of directors:
Mrs. Sidney J. Allen, A. Arn-
old Agree, Mrs. Harry Barnett,
Mrs: Joseph Fenton, Walter L.
Field, Irving Hermanoff, Arthur
Howard, Judge Nathan J. Kauf-
man, Abe Lapides, Mrs. Maurice
H. Sobell and Harold Weiss.
The Fresh Air Society, which
traces its history to 1904, pro-
vides summer camping under
Jewish auspices, for children 7
to 14 years of age with a special
service camp for boys 15 and
16, at Fresh Air Camp, Brigh-
ton, and Camp. Tamarack, Or-
tonville.
in the world. In pursuing this
cause, both of our countries
draw inspiration from a com-
mon spiritual heritage, and are
guided by our belief in the
dignity of man and the right
of all nations to enjoy freedom
and independence.
"The people of Israel, many
of whom have embarked on a
new life in new surroundings,
have created a dynamic society,
whose achievements in the so-
cial, economic and scientific
fields have won widespread ad-
miration. The United States is
pleased to have assisted Israel
in its economic development,
and wishes Israel every success
in its endeavors to build a
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prosperous and stable economy.
"As you undertake your
duties here, you may be as-
sured that the United States
government will extend to
you full cooperation in mak-
ing your mission a successful
one, and will work with you
to strengthen the already
close ties of friend-ship and
u t u.a 1 understanding be-
tween our two countries."
Prof. Rogues, Jewish Martyr
ROME, (JTA) — The city of
Pisa formally dedicated a street
in the name of Prof. Giuseppe
Pardo Rogues, member of the I
leading Italian Jewish family,
who was assassinated there by
German SS troops, with his en-
tire family, 15 years ago, dur-
ing the Nazi occupation.
Prof. Pordo Rogues, who was
widely known as a humanita-
Harman also extended to rian and philanthropist, had
"To us," Harman continued, Eisenhower, on behalf of Is- served as Deputy Mayor of Pisa
rael's President Itzhak Ben-Zvi. for many years.
"the United States of Amer-
"his best personal wishes for
ica stands as a mighty nation
your continued good health and
whose policies are based on
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the sanctity of human life, for the welfare of the United
States
of
America."
Among
the
and are directed to the Bibi-
cal vision of peace and fra- Israeli people, Harman told
The entire country talked
ternity among the peoples of Eisenhower, "your name • is
the world. The young state of Cherished, in a direct, personal about the defeat (loss) of the
Israel seeks to guide its de- way, as the commander of the Israel soccer team in Poland.
velopment in accordance with forces who delivered the There were stormy debates in
this vision, which it has in- remnant of our people in the buses, the streets, and in
herited • from its ancient Europe from the evil which was private homes. Even persons
launched against humanity 20 who generally do not take an
prophets.
years ago. The greater part of interest in sports expressed
"In dedicating myself to the these survivors are today free
their opinion on the matter.
furtherance of the friendship citizens of Israel."
The
press gave it wide cover-
between our countries, I hope
In response, Eisenhower told age (place), and two editorials
that I may be privileged to re-
ceive at your hands the encour- the Ambassador: "I should be were even written about it.
The impression which the
agement which was extended in grateful if you would transmit
such generous measure to my to His Excellency, the President game in Poland made is only
of Israel, my warm personal one of the signs of the general
distinguished predecessor."
Replying to Harman's ad- regards, and my hope for his interest in sports in Israel.
dress, the President told the continued good health and for And this refers not only to
the progress and prosperity of soccer. This year, for example,
new Ambassador:
an Israeli basketball team took
"I am deeply grateful for the Israel."
sentiments you have expressed Harman is Israel's third Am- part in an international com-
about my country's dedication bassador to Washington. Eliahu petition which took place in
to peace and our efforts to that Elath served in that post two Istanbul, Turkey. The Israel
end. Indeed, no nation is too years and was followed, in 1950, team did not, it is true, attain
large or too small to share in by Abba Eban, who headed the one of the top places, but it
the great task of securing peace Embassy here until this May. played a good game and de-
feated the teams of several
large countries.
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Plaits Proceeding for Building of
Detroit Dormitory at Hebrew U.
in Jerusalem; Dinner Here Thurs.
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This is the architect's drawing of the proposed $250,000
Detroit Dormitory at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem,
which will be the gift of Detroit Jewry to the university. The
campaign for funds for the building will be climaxed with
a dinner in the Terrace Room of Hotel Statler, next Thursday
evening. Eleanor Roosevelt will be the principal speaker. The
sponsoring committee for the dinner is headed by Judge Theo-
dore Levin, with Alan E. Schwartz and Leonard N. Simons as
co-chairmen.
Canada Elects Delegates to CJC Plenary Session
MONTREAL, (JTA)—Jewish
communities in all the ten
Canadian provinces have com-
pleted election of delegates to
the 12th plenary session of the
Canadian Jewish Congress
which will be held here Oct. 29-
Nov. 1.
Prime Minister John G. Dief-
enbaker will address the dele-
gates at the dinner in honor
of the Bicentenary of Canadian
Jewry. The conference will also
commemorate the 40th anni-
versary of the founding of
Congress in 1919, and the 25th
year of its recognition in 1934.
TEMPLE BETH EL
WOODWARD AT GLADSTONE
ANNOUNCES THAT
SUPPLEMENTARY
HIGH HOLY DAY
SERVICES
IN THE BROWN MEMORIAL CHAPEL
will be conducted by
Rabbi Sherwin T. Wine
and
Rabbi David A. Baylinson
SERVICES WILL BE HELD:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, AT 7 P.M.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, AT 10 A.M.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, AT 7 P.M.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, ALL DAY
Beginning at 10 A.M.
The Temple Office is open daily from
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
and on Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Congratulations to
HENRY C. KEYWELL
and
MORRIS KARBAL
Upon the Occasion
of the Burning of the
Mortgage of Young
Israel of Detroit
This Sunday Eve.,
Sept. 20
at the
HENROSE HOTEL
GRAND BALLROOM
Cocktails, 6 p.m.
Dinner, 7 p.m.
Morris Korb."'
15 — TH E DETROIT JEWISH NEWS — Frid ay, Sept. 1 8 , 1959
Eisenhower Greets Harman;
Vows Strengthening of Ties