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By RABBI SAMUEL JO FOX

(Copyright, 1961,
Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Inc.)
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Basic Principles of Judaism in
Dr. Zvi Cahn's Philosophic Work

In his new book, "The Philoso- thus strengthened and rejuve-
phy of Judaism" (Macmillan, pub- nated, may yet bring forth a
Why does Jewish law require lisher, 60 5th, NY 11), Dr.. Zvi new teaching from its ancient
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a minimum of two witnesses in Cahn, feature writer for the Jew- spiritual home for the world. -
submitting evidence which ish Daily Forward, deals with
It is in this spirit of spiritual
would affect the status of a the basic principles of Judaism. faith that Dr. Cahn makes a
human being?
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In it he outlines Jewish ration- worthwhile contribution to Jew-
This tradition is based upon a alistic teachings of faith and rea- ish scholarship with his "Philo-
verse
in
the
Bible
which
states:
;,t.
son, the elements of nationalism sophy of Judaism."
"One witness shall not rise and universalism in Jewish his-
against a man for any iniquity, tory and the emergence of Ara-
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or for any sin. in any sin that maic as a sister language to He-
w he sinneth; at the mouth of two brew.
witnesses . . . shall the matter
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The 524-page book is divided
• ' be established." (Deuteronomy into discussions of the Biblical
WASHINGTON, (JTA) —
19:15). The Sefer ha-Chinuch and Talmudic eras and the per-
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3 explains this requirement by con- iod of the philosophers. All the With a special Israel Indepen-
• tending that it is possible for one Biblical books, the prophesies, dence Day message from Presi-
dent Kennedy, a resolution in
individual to bear a grudge
Sacred Writings (Hagiogra- the House of Representatives
3 against another individual to the the
pha)
and
other
literary
writ-
z extent that he would bear false ings ( Apocrypha ) receiving signed by 180 Congressmen be-
longing to both major parties,
testimony against him. However,
thorough evaluation.
formal speeches at the Capitol,
such a thing is not quite as pos-
So painstaking is Dr. Cahn's and a luncheon attended by
w sible in the case of two individ-
study. that his book deserves a many diplomats as well as Re-
uals who testify simultaneously.
place among the textbooks on publican and Democratic digni-
' (Sefer ha-Chinuch No. 526).
the subjects covered by him.
taries, Washington celebrated
Philo explained this law on the
In his review of the Talmudic the rebirth of modern Israel 14
basis of the numerical strength
involved. When there is only one period, he deals with various years ago.
The President's message, sent
witness. if his testimony . affects Jewish ideologies, with the Tan-
one man, there is no reason to naim, with the three major an- to New York's Mayor Robert F.
take his word against the word of cient parties—Pharisees, Sadu- Wagner, who presided at a spe-
and Essenes—and with the cial Israel Independence Day
the defendant. If there is more cees
great sages.
ceremonies in the metropolis,
than one witness then their
Halacha and Haggda, the stated:
(•laims certainly have more nu-
Codes of Ethics, Talmudic al-
"I understand that, at a
meric-al weight than the evidence
' legories and debates with un-
City Hall ceremony on May 9,
of one man. (Spec. Leg 4:53-54).
believers
are
among
the fea-
the City of New York will
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tured factors in this portion
help mark the 14th anniver-
What is the reason for the
of the book. Tales and wise
sary of the founding of the
bells which are attached to
sayings and parables illustrate
State of Israel. This is an im-
the ornaments which decorate
the account of the history of
portant anniversary—not only
the Holy Scroll?
that period. The importance
as an historical event, but
This was originally done, ac-
of
folk
medicine
in
Jewish
because of the consequences
cording to some authorities, so
teachings
is
described
here.
for
the cause of freedom. All
that when the congregants heard
Reviewing numerous creations Americans — whatever their
these bells tinkle, they would
know that the Scroll had been of the Talmudic period, Dr. religious faith or traditions—
removed from the ark and was I Cahn describes the Jerusalem applaud the freedom and de-
mocracy which have found
being carried around. They Talmud, the group of reasoning
would then stand up to give re- Saboraim. the Gaonim, the corn- expression in Israel. It is fit-
spect to the 1101,) Scroll. This ! pilation of the prayer book, the ting that you salute this occa-
would be clone fo the sake of liturgic-al poetry and Midrashic sion in this fashion. Please
those who are inhhe midst of literature. He evaluates also convey to all those who will
heavily populated congregations Cabala studies. In relation to be participating in the ob-
who can't always see the Scroll the revival of the Hebrew lan- servance at City Hall my very
being •arired around and thus guage in the post-exile period warm greetings and regards."
The House resolution, hailing
might not rise in due reverence he writes:
for the Scroll. Inference is ' "Gradually scholars of the Israel on its 14th anniversary
Law
began
to
use
Hebrew
once
drawn from the fact that the
as an independent state, and
Bible prescribes (Exodus 28) more for their treatises and dis- calling on the United States to
that the High Priest was re- I carded Aramaic which for cen- "be in the vanguard of world
quired to have bells attached to turies had been the language of opinion pressing for Arab-Israel
his raiment when he entered the Jewish scholarship. The sole peace" was presented to the
Holy of Holies on the Day of exception was the text of the House o: Representatives by
Atonement so that the populace questions and answers of the Democratic Congressman Eman-
who awaited outside, would be Gaonim. All other books, deci- uel Celler, of New York. The
aware of his movements inside, sions and theses on Jewish law measure carried the endorse-
even though they could not see were henceforth written • in ment of 180 other members of
Hebrew. Thus Hebrew now re- both political parties from
him
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placed Aramaic as the official every area of the nation.
Why is the Holy Scroll language of Jewish life."
The resolution by the mem-
placed in the ark in an up-
The Spanish Golden Age and bers of Congress, in the circula-
right position and not in a re- the philosophic era from Spi- tion of which Detroit Congress-
clining position?
noza to the present time are sub- woman Martha W. Griffiths
According to the commen- jects of thorough study in the played a leading role, was
taries on the early Codes, this final portion of the book. Com- quoted in last week's issue of
is done so that the Torah would mentaries, Responsa and the
be in a position ready to be Hebrew literary gems of the The Jewish News.
Michigan Congressmen who
read. Apparently. they once Spanish era, Shlomo Ibn Gabi-
used to read from the Torah rol, Judah Ha-Levi, Abraham signed the statement, in addi-
while it was in a standing posi- Ibn Ezra, Abulafia, Crescas, tion to Mrs. Griffiths, included
tion Even today. when we read Abrabanel and the tales of the John D. Dingell, Elford A.
the Torah as it lies stretched Zohar are incorporated in this Cederberg, Charles C. Diggs, Wil-
liam S. Broomfield, Gerald R.
out on the altar, it is still our study.
Ford. James Harvey, Lucien N.
custom to have it stand in the
Spinoza, Baal Shem, Kroch-
ark Some claim that this is mal, Moses Hess, Ahad Ha-Am, Nedzi and Harald M. Ryan.
done so that it is always ready
Theodor Herz', the leaders of
to be taken out and carried in the Musar movement and others, Israel Arrests Reds
such 0 position. Others claim
modern scholars and the found- in Independence Day
that this is done to remind us
ers of the Reform movement are
that the Torah is always upright considered in the final portion Desecration of Flags
TEL AVIV, (JTA) — A strong
and asks of as also to constantly of the book.
police contingent swooped down
1w in an upright \position
Analyzing the gifts made on a number of homes in the
by Judaism to the world, and Arab village of Taiyiba, near the
its influence upon Christianity Jordan border, about 10 miles
Sini•ha Melody Day ('an k
and Mohammedanism, .Dr. southwest of Tiberias. and made
Opens Registration
Besides the usual dav camp pro-
Cahn expresses the view that, a number of arrests following the
cedures. sock as swimming. field
with the emerg e of the desecration of 20 Israeli flags on
sports, games, etc . the Simcha
Melody Dav Camp will specialize in
spiritual center irt, the Holy Independence Day eve.
music. Indian lore and painting.
Land, "a new, great era has
Officials said those arrested
The children. from 3 to 10 years,
begun, not only in the history were known to be Communists
will have a rhythm hand, learn
authentic Indian dances and par-
of the Jews, but the rest of and Arab nationalist zealots, and
ticipate In many trips such as: Cran-
the world as well." The • that more arrests were likely.
brook, the Zoo, Belie Isle Aquarium,
Greenfield Village.
world, he says, is "in need of
The Taiyiba town council de-
There will be a rest period with
new spiritual guidance to fill nounced the vandalism at a
quiet games and stories for the
younger children.
the
vacuum
from
which
it
now
special meeting. Except for the
The .camp season stints June 18
suffers."
thru August 10. from 9:30 a.m. to
Taiyiba incident, Independence
approximately 3:30 p.M.
His conclusion summarizes Day passed quietly in most Is-
Children may be enrolled for two,
three or five days per week, for a the faith upon which he bases raeli Arab villages. Some 10,000
period of four or more weeks. Trans- his deep study. "Today," he Arabs were among the 500,000
portation and lunch will be provided
states, "the people of Israel, spectators at the annual parade
for all the children.
Parents who are interested in en- now old and sorely tried by cen- in Tel Aviv.
rolling their children may contact
Mrs. David Holtzman (Auntie Sarah) turies of exile and oppression,
at LI 34688 or UN 4-0169. Deposits have gained new life and vigor
Mississippi was the first state
will also be taken for the nursery and are rebuilding their old-new
to provide a Governor's Mansion
school fall semester.
—Adv. homeland. The Jewish people, (in 1833).

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Convict Lithuanian
in Hate Mailing Case

Susan Spertner to
Wed David Katz

CHICAGO, (JTA) — A Lithu-
anian refugee was convicted here
after mailing anti-Semitic hate
literature to Jews throughout the
country, and fined $200.
Judge Hyman Feldman, in the
East Chicago Police Court, found
the man, Joseph Dilys, guilty al-
though Federal postal inspectors
could not prosecute.
In sending his hate literature,
the court was told by Police Ser-
geant Louis Swee, the man used
the return address of a Chicago
physician. Judge Feldman held
that Dilys was trying to defame
the doctor, and found him guilty
on that count.

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Congress Hails
Israel Birthday

Catholic U. in Brazil
Honors Dr. Fiegl

RIO DE JANEIRO, (JTA) —
Dr. Fritz Fiegl, chemist and
president of the Confederation
of Jewish Communities of Brazil,
was honored here by the Catholic
University. He was awarded the
degree of doctor honoris causa.

MISS SUSAN SPERTNER

The engagement of Susan Jill
Spertner, daughter of Mrs. Ed-
gar K. Spertner and the late
Mr. Spertner, to David Mayer
Katz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jer-
ome Katz of Bluefield, W. Va.,
has been announced.
The bride-elect will be grad-
uated from the University of
Michigan in June. Her fiance
was graduated from the Uni-
versity of Michigan and is a
senior at the University of West
Virginia Law School. An Aug.
5 wedding is planned.

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WASHINGTON, (JTA) — The
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in two separate agreements, to
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