Purely Commentary
By PHILIP SLOMOVITZ
Abba Eban's Effective Role as Educator
Sam Rothberg to Address Eban Dinner;
Many Features on Program; Aim to Spur
Detroit's Bond Goat to $1,400,000 Mark
Abba Eban, the brilliant Israeli statesman who represented
his country most effectively and with great dignity during his
The Abba Eban tribute din- obtained through Israel Bonds the Development of Israel, said
country's first ten years of autonomous statehood, now is equally ner, next Monday evening at for. the development of every that Israel has emerged from
as dynamic in his activities as an educator. As Minister of Educa- Cobo Hall, will be the last major phase of Israel's economy. The the status of a "have-not under-
tion in Israel, as president of the Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel Bond event in Detroit goal this year is $66,500,000.
developed 'country in the face
and in numerous responsibilities related to his new positions, before the redemption of the
The first issue consisted of of many difficulties." He added
he has emerged with a deep understanding of his country's first Israel Bond issue next 12-year Savings Bonds, which that the large sale of Iirael
educational needs.
May.
mature next year, and 15-year Bonds was a "concrete demon-
A former teacher at his alma mater, Cambridge University
Israel's Minister of Educa- coupon bonds which mature on stration of the growing and
enduring partnership between
in England, his new tasks are not strange to him. Few men in tion Eban, who served with May 1, 1966.
Israel match his ability to face issues and to understand the distinction as Israel's Ambassa-
Second Development Israel the Jews of the United States
needs for cultural advancement in his country.
dor to the U.S. and as head of Bonds now being sold include and Canada and of the other
His pedagogic knowledge and his leadership are urgently its delegation to the UN, won savings bonds, which earn 4 per free nations and of the people
needed in Israel in this critical period during which people of world-wide recognition as "The cent interest compounded semi- of Israel." -
Eban's appearance at the din-
varying backgrounds are flocking to find refuge from persecu- Voice of Israel."
annually at 150 per cent of
tions and indignities in a Jewish environment.
Sam Rothberg, national Israel issue price and coupon bonds ner on Nov. 26, with an antici-
When members of the UJA Mission met with him recently Bond campaign chairman, will which pay 4 per cent every six pated attendance of more than
1,000 persons, is aimed to
in Israel, it was the evaluation of Israel's needs as presented by represent the national Israel months.
Dr. Schwartz, who is attend- stimulate the response- to the
Eban that formed one of the most impressive interpretations of Bond Organization at the Abba
ing a European Conference for Israel Bond fall campaign here.
his country's needs. As in the days of his Ambassadorship to the Eban dinner.
United States and the United Nations, he then demonstrated to Mr. Rothberg
American Jewish leaders that he was as dynamic in Israel:as he of Peoria, Ill..
was in Washington and at the UN. is one of the
Boris Smolar's
The success of Eban's efforts in Israel is greatly dependent founders of the
upon the economic security of his country, and that is being Israel Bond
helped by the assistance American Jews give to Israel through drive, pr e s
the Israel Bond investments. The hundreds of Detroiters who will dent of the Is-
be privileged to hear him at the Israel Bond dinner next Monday rael Investors
will have another opportunity to be inspired by this great orator C o rporation
who now is one of the most distinguished leaders in the govern- and former
"1 (Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Inc.
Rothberg
ment of Israel. chairman of
Copyright, 1962)
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the national campaign cab-
inet of the United Jewish Ap- Mission to Israel
A Tribute to Dr. Emanuel Gamoran
If you are one of the trusted Americans interested in Israel,
American Jewry is sadly bereaved by the passing of Dr. peal.
He is one
of the outstand-
ing Jewish
communal
leaders in the Israel government will take you to places in the country
Emanuel Gamoran.
not open even to Israelis . . This, in order to give you an
One of our most distinguished educators, his contributions America.
Max Fisher,
of and
the inside look into what the basic problems of the country are and
to Jewish literature, to Jewish learning and to pedagogy have for Jewish
Welfare president
Federation
years been among the landmarks in the cultural record of Ameri- national vice president of the i what the Government is actually doing about them — . Today
can Jewry.
UJA, will preside at the dinner. Israel has three basic problems . . They are security, water
His career as an educator began in the days of Samson
Rabbi Jacob E. Segal will in- development and immigration . . . Other problems are practically
Benderly, who was the guiding spirit of Jewish educators in the
era when our educational system was being modernized, in the troduce Minister Eban. Rabbi non-existent as compared with these . . . Economic life, in the
Milton Arm will give the invo- country is proceeding normally, and the American dollar today
1920s. He was one of "the Benderly boys."
Then, he began a series of publishing efforts with the late cation. and Rabbi Irwin Groner is no longer something special in Israel . . It makes no dif-
Hes' Aleph Friedland and together they produced a series of will pronounce the benediction. ference any longer to the storekeeper whether you pay him in
books, under the title "Gilenu," which proved among the great The singing of the Israel and
American anthems will be led dollars or in Israeli pounds.
contributions to modern Jewish textbooks in Hebrew.
One can find Arab workers even in Kibbutzim-and in Jewish
Throughout his many years of service as educational direc- by Mrs. Arthur Monson, Mrs.
orange groves . . . The building boom in the country is growing,
tor of the Union of _American Hebrew Congregations, he . has Norman Allan accompanying.
Eban will be presented and in Tel Aviv one can see even skyscrapers going up in Amer-
edited scores of books, for children and adults, on a variety of
a key to the city by Rich- ican style on Allenby Street and Ben Yehuda Street . Talk ,is
subjects. By encouraging Jewish authors, by making it possible with
ard Strichartz, who will repre- being heard of the need to import laborers from Italy and
for them, with the aid of the UAHC to have their books pub- sent the Mayor.
Cyprus . . . Scarcity is felt not only in qualified workers, but
lished, Dr. Gamoran was responsible for the enrichment of our
Secretary of State James Hare also in laborers who do "dirty work" in the building trades and
cultural life.
will bring greetings to the
He was a great educator, an able author, a brilliant book gathering in behalf of Governor on the farms . . . People have money to spend, and they spend
it freely—so freely that the Government, 'fearing too much cur-
editor and an eloquent lecturer on cultural topics.
Swainson.
rency in circulation, is conducting a serious campaign to induce
Your Commentator mourns the loss of a good and tried
Dr. Clarence Hilberry and Fr.
friend of many years' duration. Blessed be the memory of this Lawrence V. Britt, presidents of the population to put more money in savings banks . . . This
distinguished man of letters, this eminently dignified Jewish Wayne State University and the does not mean that Israel has no poor and underpaid people .. .
Most underpaid are those in Government service . . . Sufficient
leader. whose deeds have been a blessing to our people.
University of Detroit, have to say that a general in the Israeli Army is still being paid
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joined the committee of spon- today less than $200 a month . . . Teachers, judges, white collar
sors for the Eban dinner.
Eleanor Roosevelt's Pro-Zionism
workers in Government offices keep on complaining that they
The Israel Bond Office, 8522 cannot make ends meet, and this is the truth.
For those who deplored the lukewarmness of Franklin D.
Roosevelt to the Zionist idea, his wife Eleanor's dedicated W. McNichols, DI. 1-5707, will
activities in behalf of Israel were interpreted as "an atonement" be open today and all day Sun-
day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to Security Matters
for her husband's shortcomings.
You visit a well camouflaged Israeli military airfield — the
It may be very unfair to judge FDR's attitude toward Zion- accept reservations. The names
ism because he was called upon to act on measures involving of all those purchasing Israel entrance to which is guarded for miles before you reach it—and
large-scale Jewish immigration to Palestine in a most critical Bonds in Minister Eban's honor you get the feeling that Israel is well protected . . . You see air
period in history. The feeling persists nevertheless that he will be included in the souvenir manoeuvres, in which the very latest types of military planes
could have been more firm with the British and that he could folio to be presented to Mr. participate, and you know that the guardian of Israel does not
slumber . . . You inspect the various types of planes, and
have demanded greater justice for the Jews from 10 Downing Eban.
Details for the first Israel although you are no expert, you get a clear picture from the
Street. Proof for such a view was provided by Harry S. Truman
Bond redemp- explanations given to you, that Nasser will have to think more
when he, unlike his predecessor, risked a rift with the British
tion are now than twice before he will decide to engage in a war with Israel
Labor Government, then in power; by demanding the immediate
being corn-
. . American missiles are still not there—it will take several
admission of 100,000 Jewish displaced persons into Palestine
pleted. Amer-. months before they will arrive—but other instruments of air
—two years before Israel's rebirth. Indeed, HST at once became
ican investors battle are there, which have not as yet been announced to the
unpopular with the British because of his pro-Zionist stand.
will be paid world . . . The world will know about them in three or four
In any event, Mrs. FDR certainly tried her best to disprove
about $24,500,- months, but Israel has them already, and has also the trained
charges of her husband's indifference to Zionism—by her tireless
000 by Israel, men for them.
efforts for Israel and Zionist causes.
according to
Eleanor Roosevelt was the most conscious of all the Roose-
Dr. Joseph J.
velts of her family's distant Jewish background..
chwartz, Water, Water, Water
She learned much about Jews, Israel and the Bible, and she
world head of
Water is to Israel what blood is to the human body . . .
preached her views based on deep convictions.
the Israel Without water Israel cannot develop . . . Next to security, water
• She was especially interested in 'alleviating the plight of
Bond Organi- development is the most urgent problem for Israel . . . Without
children wherever their status was lowered.
zation. He said water reaching the Negev, the area cannot be cultivated . • .
The entire world mourns her passing and pays honor to
redemption of Israel's electric power for the growing industries depends on
her memory because she belonged to all mankind.
:-•the first Israel securing more water . . . This is why Israel is determined now to
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bond issue, develop the Jordan River waters which flow into Lake Tiberias.
Abraham Ribicoff as Senator
floated in this . . • The United States Government is ready to finance the
From earliest times, Jews have had a share in State and
country in Jordan River water development project, from which Syria can
Federal governmental activities—as Members of Congress, as
1951, would benefit no less than Israel . . . However, Syria is opposing the
Senators, as Governors, as Justices of the United States Supreme • Dr. Schwartz begin on May project, and is threatening to divert the Jordan waters from
Court, as members of various judiciaries in the land and in 1, 1963. He called this redemp- reaching Lake Tiberias . . . The most sensitive spot along the
other public functions.
tion "an outstanding demon- entire Arab-Israeli frontier is, therefore, the zone where the
Senate_ stration of • Israel's capacity to narrow waters of the Jordan River flow into the wide waters of
Abraham Ribicoff, the newest addition to . the U.
from the Jewish faith, served as a Member of Congress, was build a viable 'and dynamic Lake Tiberias . . . Clashes are often taking place in this zone,
Governor of Connecticut, served in President Kennedy's Cabi- economy .against great odds."
where you can see the Syrian military posts with a naked eye
net as Secretary of Health and Education, and now has been
Detroiters- bought $2,041,700 when you stand on the Israeli side . . . The zone, as an important
elevated by his constituents to the highest post with which they
in Israel Bonds • in 1951, the military and strategic point, is closed to civilians, except to
can honor a fellow citizen. :
best year so far, and 1961 was
£ners who live and -,vork there, carrying out at the same time
He has thus been honored because of his ability as a the second best with $1,235,000. :paramilitary duties . . . Looking down from the Israeli positions
legislator, his dedication to service and, his great dignity and
in:Israel. on the valley, where the Jordan River meets Lake Tiberias, one
sense of honor. He represents for all Americans, and especially A .total of $13,000 ;000
Bonds have been purchased in can hardly realize that this spot is iMpregnated - with war danger.
for his Jewish kinsmen, the highest type of public servant.
. . . Whether Syria wants it or not, Israel - 11115 made up its mind
The re-election of Senators Javits and Gruening, of New Detroit since May, 1951. The to
build a huge water development system for the. Jordan waters
1962
Detroit
Israel
Bond
goal
York and Alaska, with the addition to the Senatorial rolls of
to cut through the entire country and reach the parched land
Abraham Ribicoff, provides an able trio of Jews in our highest is $1,400,000.
Over $570,000,000 has been of the Negev.
legislative body.
'Between You
. and Me'