Warm-Up for a Mortgage Burning President Norman All a n holds the matches which will be used to burn the Adas Shalom Syna- gogue mortgage as Probate Court Judge Ira G. Kaufman, chairman of the mortgage redemp- tion celebration, holds the document. The mortgage burn- ing is scheduled for April 29. Friday, April 17, 1964 — THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS- 13 Community Council Joins in Conference on Religion and Race in Birmingham Three Rabbis to Lecture on College Campuses The Jewish Community Council, along with the Archdiocese of De- troit and the Metropolitan Detroit Council of Churches, sponsored the South Oakland Conference on Religion and Race at the Marian High School in Birmingham. Over 500 participants represent- ing synagogues, churches and civic groups in the South Oakland area heard Arthur Johnson, executive director of the Detroit Branch of the NAACP, deliver a keynote address. Declaring that "finding a solution to achieving racial justice is the most crucial issue facing the religious community", Johnson stated that the religious commun- ity can be an important force in the struggle for equal rights. Rabbi Morris Adler took part in a clergy panel discussion which followed the conference work- shops. Resolutions adopted by the con- ference at a concluding plenary session urged upon churches and synagogues the obligation to "ac- cept, teach and practice human Morton J. Segal and Jared Stain- relations". Letter writing and pe- mel, presidents of the Sisterhood, tition campaigns in support of the Men's Club, Married Group and pending civil rights bill were rec- Young People's Society; and Mrs. ommended. Melvyn K. Adelman. Katz respond- ed to the praise at both events. Numerous Honors Accorded Katz, Marking 25th Temple Anniversary A number of distinct honors were given Irving I. Katz last week end, at Temple Beth El, at two special events that marked his 25th anniversary as executive di- rector of the congregation. The specially arranged Sabbath Eve service, which was addressed by Dr. Maurice N. Eisendrath, was preceded by a Temple dinner. Participants in the religious services included the rabbis of the Temple, Richard C. Hertz and Harold D. Hahn; John Redfield, the cantorial soloist; Mrs. Law- rence A. Isaac, in the candle light- ing, and Jason H. Tickton, who directed the choir at the organ. At the dinner, Katz was pre- sented with two citations by Frank J. Adler of Kansas City, president of the National Associ- ation of Temple Administrators. They were: a certificate of Fel- low in Temple Administration and a silver Parisian Mezuzah of the Ark Curtain that now hangs in the Rothschild Synagogue of Paris, executed by the famous silversmith, William B. Meyers. Dr. Hertz presented Katz with a citation from Hebrew Union Col- lege-Jewish Institute of Religion for "important and distinguished contributions to Jewish historical research, and his pioneering work in Michigan Jewish history." Katz had received additional presentations from the Temple and its auxiliary organizations; an em- bossed resolution of appreciation from the Council of Synagogue Executive Directors of Detroit whose president is Louis Haber, and an illuminated biographical resolution "Time Line" from the temple staff. Participants in the dinner in- cluded Rabbis Hertz and Hahn, Sidney J. Karbal, who was chair- man of the anniversary dinner committee; Sydney Sarasohn, presi- dent of the Temple; Mrs. Roger D. Ettlinger, Aubrey H. Ettenheimer, - Weekly Quiz By RABBI SAMUEL J. FOX (Copyright, 1964, JTA, Inc.) How does one observe the Yarhzeit for someone whose date of death is unknown? In an individual case the prac- tice has been to choose a date as close to what is known as the possible time of death and to ob- serve that day as the Yarhzeit. Where none is known at all, some have chosen the Day of Atone- ment (Yom Kippur). For those who have perished in the Nazi Holo- caust in our own times, the Chief Rabbinate of Israel has selected the date of the fast day of the Tenth of Tebeth as the day to be observed, since this is one of fast days that commemorates the de- struction of the Temple of Old and its status of mourning has al- ready been set from ancient times. * Why is the blessing over the bread one which speaks of the "bread being brought forth from the earth?" Several reasons are given for this. In the first place, this is a practical way of keeping one mind- ful of the fact that in spite of the many processes through which the bread has passed at the hands of man, all this would have been impossible without the natural pro- cess by which the Almighty brings the grain forth from the earth. Secondly, this expression is one which is found in the Bible and the rabbis were particularly con- cerned that the words used by Jews in prayers and blessings should be as close to Biblical ex- pressions as possible. The Mys- tics contend that the blessing and even the Biblical expression were thus characterized because in the days of the Messiah bread will actually come as a finished pro- duct from the ground and man will not have to trouble himself with all the intermediate processes. Such, they claim, was the situa- tion in the days of Adam in the Garden of Eden before he sinned. * * * Why is the Tanis not worn at night—but only during the day? The basic commandment in- volved in wearing the Tallis are the fringes attached to its four corners. These fringes are at- tached, as the Bible says, "so that Thou shalt see them and remem- ber, etc." This is only naturally posible in .the daytime and thus the Biblical commandment for the fringes (Tzizith) only applies all day. Thus the Tallis is only worn during the day. "If a man's mind is filled with memories and reminiscences instead of anticipation, then he is growing old."—William Lyon Phelps. 50 Local Teens to Attend Yeshiva Parley in Toledo Three rabbis will lecture on Michigan campuses under the aus- pices of the Jewish Chautauqua Society during the coming weeks. Rabbi Harry B. Pastor of Cong. Shalom, Milwaukee, will speak on "What Did God Have in Mind?" 10 a.m. Monday at Suomi College, Hancock. Rabbis Richard C. Hertz of Temple Beth El and Ernest J. Conrad of Temple Beth Jacob, Pon- Christians Help Win tiac, will speak 10 a.m. April 30, Rabbi Hertz at Albion College and Disputed Permit for Rabbi Conrad at Olivet. "The Price Synagogue Building of Religious Unity" will be Rabbi SAN FRANCISCO (JTA) — The Conrad's topic. board of supervisors of San Mateo near here, has reconsidered an earlier decision denying a build- ing permit for a new synagogue structure for Cong. Bnai Israel and announced that it will grant the permit after more than 1,000 Protestants and Catholics submit- ted a petition protesting the ear- lier ban. The congregation, whose pres- ent building will be demolished to make room for a new freeway, had secured the approval of the planning commission for a struc- ture at a new site in Colma. But for one property owner in the area Boys 6-16 — Girls 7-14 filed an objection to the congrega- tion's building plans and secured the earlier rejection of the appli- cation by the board of supervisors. Following the reversal of the earlier decision by the board, the objecting property owner threat- ened to carry the issue into the Write or Call courts. But officers of the congre- gation are now confident that For Free Brochure their building project will be al- 14000 W. 9 Mile Rd. lowed to proceed. NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS Beth Abraham educational di- rector Frank E. Leiderman, his wife, and Bob Rockaway, Bnai David youth director, will lead a group of 50 Detroit teen-agers to DON FROHMAN CHORUS the Yeshivah University Conclave May 3rd—Detroit Institute of Arts this weekend in Toledo. Rabbi Hayim Donin of Cong. Bnai David also will attend. Over-all theme will be "The Chosenness of Israel', and the pro- gram will include prayer, study and social activities. Local teen-agers will represent Congs. Beth Abraham, Bnai David, Young Israel of Oak-Woods and Gemiluth Chassodim. Oak Park 544-7168 Have pot roast, Kasha and gravy tonight! "The years between 50 and 70 are the hardest. You are always being asked to do things, and yet you are not decrepit enough to turn them down."—T. S. Eliot. ASH MAN, THAT'S A DISHI FREE KASHA COOKBOOK EASY New recipes and menu ideas for modern meals TO and entertaining with Kasha. Address request SERVE! to: Phyllis Wolff, Penn Yan, New York The AKIVA Hebrew Day School announces that REGISTRATION for the 1964-65 SCHOOL YEAR IS NOW BEING ACCEPTED Registration Period — April 15 June 1 For Kindergarten through Sixth Grade The Jewish studies curriculum is built on a strong foundation of original sources encompassing the whole range from the Hebrew Bible to that of modern Hebrew literature. A determ- ined emphasis on the use of the living Hebrew language will be made. The General Studies curriculum is designed to conform with the require- ments of the Michigan Department of Public Instruction and the Detroit & Oak Park Boards of Education. Super- ior program in General Studies is planned. The AKIVA Hebrew Day School means "one-school" education. It aims at the total education and personality de- velopment of the Jewish child living in America. To arrange for an interview or to receive forms Call 342-9119 Mondays thru Thursdays 1 - 4 p.m. Registrars: Mrs. Elliot Steiman Mrs. David Dombey