, WASHINGTON, (JTA) — The convention of the Union of American Hebrew Con- gregations approved the establishment of a Reform Jewish center here to deal with religious, social and political issues. A spokesman for the cen- ter, which is intended to work with other • religious groups, will appear before Congressional co m m i t te es and give views on pending legislation. The center will also provide information for affiliated 'synagogues on na- tional affairs. The establishment of the new center, which was fa- vored in a vote by:an over- whelming majority of the 1,300 delegates to the organi- zation's biennial assembly, had already been approved in 1959, but because of op- position by a group of affili- ated congregations, it was decided to put the issue to a new vote at this year's convention. The assembly also passed a resolution call- ing for the formation of a six-member committee to ad- vise the center's staff. The committee will be composed of three rabbis and three Re- form lay leaders. War Financed by a Jew Samual Oppenheimer, a Jew- ish member of the court of keopold I of Austria who was permitted to reside Vie after the Jews wer expel from that city in 16 , finance the Austrian war gainst th Turks. In 1700, ced a journey of • 1, im to Constantinople on = way to PaleStine. Reform Congregations' Parley Opposes Parochial School Aid WASHINGTON, (JTA) — A people of Israel shall know that resolution opposing "govern- the Reform Jews in their coun- mental grants, loans or other try are part' ,of a worldwide forms of fiscal aid" to parochial Reform movement entitled to schools, was adopted at the con- support and respect." cluding session of the general Judge Emil N. Baar, of New assembly of the Union of Amer- York City, was re-elected chair- ican Hebrew Congregations. The man of the board of trustees resolution emphasized, however, of the UAHC. that this stand "does not imply * * * any lack of regard or respect for religiously sponsored insti- Ordination of Women tutions or education." "The devotion of our Union Urged at Convention to the separation of religion of Reform Sisterhoods and the state and to equally WASHINGTON, (JTA)—Ap- deep , commitment to public ed- ucation as a cornerstone of the proval of ordination of wo- Ainerican democratic process men as rabbis was urged at impel • us to reaffirm our oppo- the biennial assembly of the sition to any form of govern- National Federation of Tem- mental aid to elementary and ple Sisterhoods, the major wo- secondary schools under the men's organization of Reform supervision or control of any Judaism meeting in conjunc- religious denomination or sect, tion with the Union of Ameri- Catholic, Protestant or Jewish," can Hebrew Congregations. Calling on the sisterhoods to the resolution said. "To this end we support the President work towards the adoption of of the United StateS who is a definite resolution on ordina- striving so valiantly to uphold tion of women at their next that position." The resolution assembly in 1963, Jane Evans, urged religious organizations executive director of the fed- themselves to support religious eration, said: "The time has education. now come for the sisterhoods Another resolution "called for to take a definite stand on ask- vigilance in _maintaining church ing Reform seminaries to or- state separation by barring "re- dain women as rabbis when ligious practices - such as Bible they are properly qualified and reading, prayer, singing of upon completion of the identi- hymns, religious holiday observ- cal course of study with men." ances and baccalaureate exer- Asserting that she realized cises" from public educational that ordination of women could institutions. be "unacceptable" to Conserva- Ano tion urged tive and Orthodox groups, Miss bbis embers of Re-- Evans said she hoped that the sh congregations to Reform branch would express tren en "the cause of Israeli its "liberal spirit" by granting Liberal Jews by visiting and fi- full equality to. women. nancially supporting them dur- Mrs. Irving E. (Beatrice) ing visits to Israel and by mak- Hollowbow, of Chicago, was ing known their affiliation with elected NFTS president. Mrs. such Reform Jews so that the Albert J. (Jean Wise) May, only surviving child of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise, founder of the American Jewish Reform movement, was elected honor- ary president. THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS -- Friday, November 24, 1961 Reform Jews Form Washington Center SAVE 79e Barton's Fruit Cake (2 lb.) reg. 6298 NOW $2 19 `Reform Judaism Is on the Move,' Says Dr. Hertz . .....1■••■••••■•• •;a• We're As Near As Your Mailbox EARN MORE ! ! Current Rate - OPEN AN ACCOUNT IN ANY AMOUN1 We make our saving service avail- oble at your corner mailbox, which is "open for business" 24 hours a day, every day. You can save at your Convenience by mail and earn the Highest Rote on Insured Sav- ings in Detroit. We even pay the postage both ways ! Come in or write for save by mail forms. 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Let not the churches and synagogues be silent. The future task of Rabbis and Temple Boards will not be made easier because of the decisions of the Washington Convent-ion, but rath- er more difficult, more challeng- ing, more relevant to our every day problems than ever before." New York Settlement Receives $500,000 Gift NEW YORK, (JTA) — A gift of $500,000 for the construction of a new building for the Henry Street Settlement, a well-known pioneering organization in Am- erican settlement work, located on the East Side in this city, was given by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Guttman. Both were born on the East Side. Guttman gave the $500,000 check to former Senator Herbert H. Lehman, honorary chairman of the Henry Street Settlement. SAVE 56c Barton's Miniature Chocolates (1 lb. 6 oz.) reg. $2" NOW $2" PRE-HOLIDAY SPECIALS! Yum's the word for this sweet deal: two Barton bes What's mor and hold u FRUIT CAKE: s at these low price our o rs till December 3rd! 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