NEW YORK—Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch, the educational arm of the Lubavitcher movement, announced that its publi- cations department has inaugurated the use of a Jewish Book- mobile, to carry a complete library of Merkos publications and other books of Jewish interest, along with various Jewish religious articles. The vehicle was converted from a large bus into a mobile library, bookshop and reading room, with book- stacks, chairs and tables. It will also serve as a Jewish in- formation center and synagogue. A Tefillin booth has been specially partitioned for use in instructing anyone requesting instruction on the use of Tefillin (phylacteries). The mobile unit will visit Hebrew schools, day schools, Jewish educational institutions and various neighborhoods so that as many peo- ple as possible will be able to avail themselves of its facilities. Quiz Qt .z By RABBI SAMUEL J. FOX (Copyright, 1963, JTA, Inc.) Why is the Tefillin (Phy- lactery) of the head removed with the left hand instead of with the right? This practice is traced to the writings of Rabbi. Solomon Luria (Maharshal). It follows the gen- eral tradition of going away from a religious object or re- moving it with an exhibition of regret. Thus, for example one takes the long way around to depart from the altar after re- citing the benedictions over the Torah while he takes the short way in approaching the Torah when he is called up to pro- nounce the benedictions. * * Why is the Mezuzah put into a container before it is affixed to the door post? The Mezuzah is basically a Holy scroll of parchment con- taining certain portions from the Scriptures. Thus, there are many modes of behavior that would ordinarily be restricted in its presence. It would thus not be right. Concealing the Me- zuzah in a container thus per- mits one to fulfill his obligation of putting a Mezuzah up on the threshold and at the same time carrying on activities which may not be permitted in the presence of a Holy writ and yet must necessarily be carried on, or are habitually carried on with no intention to offend. * * * Why is it considered virtu- ous in Jewish tradition to eat leisurely at the table? The Talmud relates that among the three things that are known to prolong the life of an individual is the habit of pro- longing one's time at the meal table during his life time. Gen- erally, as we know from today's medical experience, a meal eaten leisurely is an aid to digestion and thus one avoids many of the causes of indiges- tion- and stomach trouble which are known to eventually curtail one's life time. Rasha (Solo- mon bar Isaac, the famous Bibli- cal and Talmudic commentator) adds yet another reason. He claims that the longer o n e spends at the table the longer period of time there is for a poor man who might come to the door to have the chance to be invited in to join in the meal, whereas, once one leaves the table, the chances of a poor man or traveler being invited to the family table are rare in- deed. Obviously, one is more receptive to a guest during one's leisure time at meals than dur- ing one's hurried time in the pursuit of his occupation. KIAMESHA LAKE, N. Y., (JTA)—The United Synagogue of America, the congregational arm of the Conservative move- ment in the United States, will conduct a survey among its 779 affiliated synagogues to deter- mine existing funeral practices. The decision to poll the con- gregations was contained in a resolution adopted by the 1,600 delegates attending the organi- zation's 50th anniversary con- vention here. The convention to sweep America in connection with "funerary extravaganzas," and called on member congrega- tions to do their share in curb- ing them. George Maislen, of Freeport, N.Y., an attorney, was re-elected for a second two-year term as president of the United Syna- gogue. A proposal that a special committee be formed to help the Conservative movement clarify its philosophy and to also authorized the appointment present a series of appropriate of a committee to draft stand- statements in the field of ritual ards of funeral practices for synagogues of the Conservative movement. The resolution noted the revulsion which has begun . Cantor Adler Will Conduct Bnai David Hanukah Concert practices, "taking into consider- ation the conditions and envi- ronments of our time," was made by George Maislen, newly re-elected president of the United Synagogue. Maislen proposed that the practices, said that "forced ob- servance is not the solution; observance from within by per- suasion is the kind of observ- ance we must have." Want ads get quick results! Planning a Cruise? Cantor Hyman J. Adler will lead the Cong. Bnai David third annual Hanukah Concert 8:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at the synagogue. The concert will feature the sisterhood choral group, Bnai David choir and Max Sosin. The mu- sical back- ground will in- clude William Bliznik, violin Bella Gold-6 berg, piano; Cantor Adler and Harry Siegel, cello. Tickets are available at the synagogue, EL 6-8210. joint committee of Jewish Law and Standards of the Rabbinical Assembly "undertake the pre- paration and publication of a series of responsa on various questions of Jewish law." Such responsa, he said, would "help our generation in a better understanding of the essential validity of Jewish law and tra- dition, and of the Torah, in its historical expositions." Dr .Louis Finkelstein, Chan- cellor of the Jewish Theologi- cal Seminary of America, dis- cussing the question of ritual Come to One of the Nation's Lead- ing Cruise Specialists* and We Will Arrange for the Winter or Spring Cruise of Your Choice! *We have sailed, or inspected most of the cruise ships. For Personalized and V.I.P. Service 10 44 enti Na See, it-‘43);;" 44ritoi Bee Kalt or Call BEE KALT or HAROLD KALT For an Appointment at Your Home or Office Bee Kalt Travel Service 296 North Hunter Blvd., Birmingham, Michigan Birmingham MI 6.2170 DETROIT PHONE JO 6.1490 Beth Abraham Forms 2 New Youth Groups Frank Leiderman, educational director of Beth Abraham Syn- agogue, announced the forma- tion of two new groups. The dramatics and Israeli dancing group, under the direc- tion of Gloria Burns, will meet 2-4 p.m. Dec. 1, for ages 8 to 11. There will be a cantorial and Torah-reading class under the direction of Israel Fuchs for boys ages 10 and up. 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