Yigael Yadin, professor of have become classics in their
archaelogy at the Hebrew Uni- field.
versity and former Chief of the
On the other hand, there are other anonymous letters and, General Staff of Israel Defense
Suggests Special Studies
many progressive Jewish Day of course, communications that Forces, has written a two-vol-
Editor, The Jewish News:
Your column "Purely Com- Schools. Detroit's Hillel Day are written in poor taste or are ume definitive book on Biblical
mentary" on Jan. 31 was very School . . . is, in a sense a offensive.
warfare in the ancient Near
enlightening. The speech of progressive school."
East up to the fall of Jerusalem,
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I can't understand how you
Edwin Wolf and your comments
entitled "The Art of Warfare
Beth
Yehudah
Principal
focused on a problem of concern term the Hillel Day School's
in Biblical Lands," which Mc-
lack of religion as being less Comments on Yarmulka,
to all.
and ENTERTAINMENT
Graw-Hill published.
Progressive
School
Issue
In this connection, I would of a parochial school than the
BY
Editor,
The
Jewish
News:
Illustrated
with
300
drawings
like to propose that the Detroit Yshivah. In an ad in the same
You've
rendered
an
important
in black and white and 260 in
Jewish Community sponsor a edition of the newspaper, Hillel
central place for Jewish studies. Day School states, "The Hebraic service to the cause of Jewish full color, the book considers
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Here would be gathered books and Religious institution is in education through the publica- the fortifications of Jericho, the
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tion
of
Dr.
Ezriel
Eisenberg's
period
before
Abraham,
the
pe-
and historical objects for stu- the spirit of traditional Jud-
statement
in
your
Feb.
14
Com-
riod of the patriarchs, the pe-
dents and scholars. Perhaps an aism within the framework of
mentary, "Such schools . . . "in- riod of the sojourn in Egypt,
arrangement could be made traditional Judaism."
You term the Hillel Day sure a reservoir of knowledge- the Exodus, Moses and Joshua,
with the Detroit Public Library
able leadership on the American the period of the judges and
in establishing this library School Progressive.
the united monarchy, and the
If, as you state, the students Jewish scene."
museum.
This is a universal axiom. kingdoms of Israel and Judah.
in this "progressive" institution
Thank you,
wear the yarmulke only in the Cease to examine and study It explains mobility, weapons,
Arthur S. Meyers
morning, and not in the after- the intellectual and spiritual personal protection, strategy
8071 Manor.
noon, you are creating a dich- heritage of a people and that and tactics, fortified cities in
•
heritage will disintegrate in attack and defense, and battle
otomy in the child.
Brith Rishonim Invites
If there are no religious pres- short order, therefore Jewish in open terrain.
Zionists of 30 Years Standing
sures — we don't need any education.
Editor, The Jewish News:
As an archaeologist, Yadin
Every now and then we re- expectations. We need no fol-
Pressure or force of any kind
ceive complaints from Zionists low through. The teachings are never promotes motivation for has carried out world famous
wanting to know why they have empty — not followed by action anything except rebellion. Force digs at Hazor and the Caves of
not been invited to join the and through expression. I can't a child to wear a yarmulka and Bar Kochba in the Judean des-
Brith Rishonim of the U.S. call this progressive education. you'll succeed in baring his ert, registering vital discoveries
in the area of historical scholar-
Sincerely,
Some . correspondents go so far
head forever.
Adeline S. Loewenberg
as to accuse the officers of
You did write "those who ship. He is the author of sev-
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practicing discrimination. Of
would impose the yarmulka on eral archaeological works which
course, the charge has no basis
all might eventually remove it
•
in fact. It is all . a matter of Two Anonymous Letters:
even from the minority who still
lack of proper communication. About Landsmanshaften,
wear it in public." You imply
Whether You Need New Glasses,
The Brith Rishonim of the Kashrut and Hospitality
that religious day schools force
United States, organized and
Lenses or Smart New Frames,
Anonymous letters cannot be children to conform. You also
incorporated during the latter given consideration by The state in contrast that at Hillel
STRETCH Your Optical Dollar Here!
part of 1960, is an association Jewish News. Two such letters Day School "there are no re-
of Zionists who have been received this week, however, ligious pressures upon them,
1-DAY SERVICE
members in an American Zion- deserve attention.
other than what they learn from
On Most Repairs
ist organization for the past 30
One is a long communication, traditional teachings during He-
Doctor's Prescriptions
years; who cherish their expe- in Yiddish, unsigned as the brew periods." The fact is, that
riences with comrades that writer stated because he does religious day schools would not
Filled
have seen the Zionist Move- not seek publicity, calls atten- get one student to wear a yar-
Frames Replaced
ment through its early years to tion to the rapidly disappearing mulka outside of school if the
and Repaired
ultimate triumph and desire to landsmanshaften and Yiddish- yarmulka would have been
be members of a fraternity in speaking societies. The corres- imposed upon him. The day
which their historic common pondent
points out that some of school student wears his yar-
memories may be shared. It is
the
societies
own cemeteries, mulka because he cares to iden-
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not a new grouping of a party
that properties belonging to tify with the Jewish people. It
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nature. The Brith Rishonim of
represents
pride
in
being
a
Jew.
the U.S. includes Zionists of such groups will go to waste, It is a badge of honor, an ex-
all parties. It is concerned with and he appeals for merger of pression of committment to all
the totality of Zionism — its societies in order to preserve all that is Jewish, and it is the
history and traditions, its honor that can be saved from such signal for future involvement
disappearing movements. He
and its dignity.
in Jewish events.
Thus the Brith Rishonim 1) asks that members of existing
In Beth Yehudah the hallow-
societies
not
only
should
attend
Provides a central address to
ed custom of covering the
meetings
but
should
encourage
which any member may turn
male's head is explained simply
for advice or counsel and find their children to join the socie- as a reminder that there is a
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ties
and
to
help
perpetuate
the
companionship among men and
L-rd above. It is not any pres-
women with the same historic purposes for which they stand. sure which keeps the yarmulka
We present this appeal for all
past, 2) Meets from time to
on in the general studies class
time in order to give public it is worth—so that the lands- or off the gounds, but rather
expression to opinions on im- manshaften and the societies our the sincere example of a teacher
portant issues in current Zion- correspondent had in view may, who believes in his explanation.
ist life; 3) Protects and defends if they choose, call a conference
You state that Beth Yehudah
the honor and prestige of the for action and in an effort to by comparison to Hillel Day
Zionist Movement; 4) Endeav- secure results in accordance School is parochial, which by
ors to collect and preserve data with the request indicated.
definition means. related to a
The other, equally lengthy parish. Beth
dealing with the history of the
Yehudah has no
communication,
signd
A
NEW-
Zionist Movement in the U.S.,
commitment to be given syna-
particularly that of the indi- COMER, describes the incon- gogue or movement. "Parochial"
vidual contributions made by venience he had in securing also means confined and re-
American Zionists in the pre- synagogue accommodations stricted. We are confined and
State development of the Jew- upon his arrival in Detroit and restricted because of our lack
the lack of hospitality shown in of funds only. Otherwise, we
ish National Home.
The following constitute the the congregation he finally are progressive in every sense.
board: Dr. Samuel Margoshes, managed to secure seats in. He Cannot one who is rooted in re-
president; Robert Szold, Dr. S. states that he is not signing the ligious conviction be a progres-
F e d e r bus h, vice-presidents; letter because he does not wish sive, forward-looking, and pro-
Meyer Brown, treasurer; Morris to INVITE "the hospitality I ductive member of his society?
Margulies, honorary secretary; had always believed was spon-
Your editorial expression cor-
Paul L. Goldman, Rose L. Hal- taneous in Jewish communities." responds with the growing reali-
He
protests
that
synagogues
prin, Rabbi Mordecai Kirsh-
zation that the day school is an
blum, Dr. Emanuel Neumann, have time to sell bonds and effective and desirable medium
Dr. Joseph B. Schechtman, transact business but not to for Jewish education. We trust
welcome a stranger, and he that in the near future the Beth
Louis Segal.
Application for membership adds: "I felt like an intruder." Yehudah Schools will be grant-
This correspondent especially ed the financial means which
should be addressed to Brith
Rishonim of the U.S., 515 Park deplores the nonexistence of a would make possible great
Ave., Room 502, New York 22, strictly kosher restaurant in De- strides in the qualitative and
listing name and address and troit. He states that the eastern quantitative advancement of
Zionist membership for the past city (with a Jewish population Jewish education in Detroit.
of 1,000) from which he came
30 years
Sincerely yours,
six months ago had one Con-
Morris Margulies,
RABBI C. T. HOLLANDER
servative synagogue, one kosher
Hon. Secretary,
Principal
DON'T FUSS — DON'T CUSS — CALL US
butcher and a strictly kosher,
Brith Rishonim of
Beth Yehudah School System
thriving
restaurant.
the U.S. Inc.
We present these complaints
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Differs on Day Schools
so that the congregational Samuel Reshevsky,
Editor, The Jewish News:
groups here may take proper Chess Master, to Play
I must take issue with your note of them.
International chess grand
column "Purely Commentary"
Both correspondents com- master Samuel Reshevsky will
in • Feb.
14 issue of the Jewish mend the services rendered by play up to 50 boards at a simul-
News. You state . . . "There are The Jewish News — and for taneous exhibition 2 p.m. Sun-
different types of Day Schools. these sentiments we express our day at Chess-Mate Gallery.
DEALER IN
Some are religious and there- hearty thanks.
SNELL PRODUCRII
Reshevsky is a former Northern
fore must be classed as par-
While we make exceptions of High School student here.
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ochial. Detroit's Beth Yehudah these two anonymous letters,
For reservations, players may
Day School is in that category. we must continue to ignore call the gallery.
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