New Terms of Oxford Dictionary Miss- IVeiss Carries Rare Vial at Iredo'ing Described by Jerusalem Writer Loretta Beresh Wed to Gerald M. Cooper The new terms in the fifth edition of "The Concise Oxford Dictionary" and a comparison with the earlier edition that appeared 13 years ago, showing "The evolution of Semitic semantics," have been described in an article by Geoffrey Wigoder in the Jerusalem Post. Wigoder wrote: * * * The fifth edition of "The Con- cise Oxford Dictionary" has just appeared—thirteen years after the previous version. A comparison of the two volumes provided a wealth of evolution of Semitic semantics. Thus there has now been time for specific contributions arising out of the creation of the State of Israel. Countries generally are not list- ed, except where the name of the country is used in a more general context. So Israel can appear as "the Jewish State established in MRS. GEORGES WAJNBERG Palestine in 1948" by virtue of its An antique vial used for 400 inclusion as "The Jewish people; years to hold the bridal bouquets God's elect." "Jerusalem" is a in the royal Hapsburg family was "city in Israel," not the Capital it carried by Barbara Carolyn Weiss is true, but then not in Jordan at for her marriage to Georges Wajn- all. berg of Paris. "Jordan" comes off poorly all The ceremony, held here Satur- round being only defined as "a day, was solemnized by Rabbi chamberpot (with the unimagin- Sherwin Wine. The couple are the ative comment "origin unascertain- children of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence ed"). Weiss. 19929 Warrington. and Mr. Other specific ISrael contribu- and Mrs. Henri Wajnberg of Paris. tions include "knesset'' and "kib- The bride wore a gown of im- butz" (but not yet moshav). ported ivory Brussels lace and The Dictionary has its own con- silk peau de soie. The fitted bodice featured a high neckline, tribution to make to the problem and the sleeves were three-quar- of "What is a Jew?" In 1951, he ter length. The controlled, bell- was a "person of Hebrew race"; shaped skirt had a full, chapel- now, he is "One of the Hebrew or Jewish people, or one who pro- length train. Her head piece was a petite crown that held a match- fesses Judaism. The secondary de- finition of "usurer, driver of hard ing Brussels lace mantilla. bargains" still appears but has Maid of honor was R.uthe Seigel, been demoted from "colloquial" and bridesmaids were Janine to "vulgar slang." The phrase "rich Brown, Elaine Weiss, Adria Brown, as a Jew" has disappeared in the Penny Schiller and Rita Stillman. overall affluent society and Attending his brother as best man the was Jaques Wajnberg of Paris. another missing is "tell to Jew" for "an unlikely tale" (which Other brothers of the couple , Vic- for Wajnberg and Ronald Weiss, however remains under "ma- rines"). were ushers, together with Steven The verb "to jew" as "cheat, Gorelick, Joel Brown and Emery overreach" has also disappeared. Weiss. is probably more a tribute to The couple left on a honeymoon This Jewish public relations agencies trip out west. than to the non-usage of the phrase. Others are less fortunate and "to welsh" is still "to de- camp without paying" (although the editors claim "origin unknown, perhaps overlooking the popular At a dinner and reception, Mr. nursery rhyme commencing "Taffy and Mrs. Ted G. Wolf of Hunting- ton Rd. announced the engage- was a Welshman, Taffy was a ment of their daughter Amy Lau- thief"). "Scotch" by the way, has ren to Lewis James Lautin. son of never been admitted as pejorative. "Yid" and "goy" both make Mr. and Mrs. Murray Lautin of Brooklyn, N.Y. Miss Wolf will at- their first appearances—the latter tend the New York School of In- as "gentile," the former as "A Jew terior Design in the fall. Her fian- who speaks Yiddish" (although in effect the term is used without re- ce attends Brooklyn College. gard for the linguistic limitation). * * * Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Moglov- "Sheeny" continues to appear as kin of Eastwood Ave., Oak Park, "Jew" (derogatory) but "kike" has announce the engagement of their not percolated. "Christian" by the daughter Risa Ann to Kenneth way, continues to be synonymous Alan Lawton, son of Mr. and Mrs. with "a decent, civilized person." Martin Lawton of Meyers Rd. The The Arabs come out less success- future bridegroom is a graduate fully as the edition introduces the of Wayne State University and is word "wog" (still unrecognized in currently working on his master's 1951) as "Native of a Middle East- degree in finance at the University ern country, especially Egypt." of Detroit. An August wedding is (The origin is again unknown; my own theory is that, based on dark- planned. er skins, it was short for "golli- * * * Mr. and Mrs. Al Kaye of Strat- wog"; others suggest it is an ab- ford Ave., Oak Park, announce the breviation f o r "wily Oriental engagement of their daughter, Max- Gentleman," or "workers on Gov- ine, to Donald Weingarden, son of ernment service.") Many Hebrew terms of religious Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Weingarden of San Juan Dr. An August wedding significance are included, such as Tora, Mishna, Gemara, Talmud. is planned. "Kaddish" apparently is the "mag- * nificat of the synagogue service." The engagement of Lorraine While "rabbi" is "Jewish doctor M. Marilyn Shepherd to Lawrence of the law," "Chief Rabbi" is very Goldberg is announced. The bride- elect is the daughter of Mrs. Mor- rey H. Shepherd of Sorrento Ave. Sephardic Group Airs and the late Mr. Shepherd. Her Picnic Plans, Officers fiance, the son of Mr. and Mrs. The Sephardic Community of Harry Goldberg of Greenview Ave. Greater Detroit will hold its an- attends Walsh Institute. nual picnic July 26 at Kensington Park. Ruzhiner Picnic Slated At a recent general member- Ruzhiner Progressive Farein will ship meeting, Abe S. Abraham was hold its annual picnic noon Sunday elected president. of the group for at Palmer Park. Guests invited. In a two-year term. Assisting him will a case of rain, the picnic will he he Sheldon Nachman and Mrs. Etta Moss, vice presidents; Mrs. held at Cong. Beth Joseph. Regina Ishbia, treasurer; and Rose THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Quen and Mrs. Mary Papo, secre- Friday, July 10, 1964 taries. 18 8ngagements insularly presented as "Ecclesia- stical head of British Jewish com- munities." Some of the old preju- dices remain. "Phylactery," after being a small leather box, is also ostentatious religious observance, while the Pharisee is still "One of ancient Jewish sect distinguished by strict observance of traditional and written law and pretensions to sanctity" as well as being "a self- righteous person, formalist, hypo- crite." "Bar mitzva" by the way, has yet to appear. A number of Yiddish terms have now been naturalized, including "shinaltz" and "shemozzle" (but why is one spelled with "sh" and the other with "sch"? And what happened to the first "1" of the more familiar "schlimazzel"—from the Yiddish "schlim mazzel"—ter- rible luck)? In the literary heri- tage "Moses" as "Jewish money- lender" (presumably from Sheri- dan's "School for Scandal") has been eliminated. "Shylock" re- mains as "hard-hearted money- lender" but without any Jewish connotation, for which we have now the further testimony of George Ainlsly. MRS. GERALD COOPER Gadna of Israel to Open Masonic Symphony Series Detroit's Masonic Auditorium an- nounces a spectacular symphony program for the 1964-1965 Sym- phony Series. It includes the ap- pearance of three of the world's greatest conductors: Sir John Bar- birolli with the Houston Sym- phony; Eugene Ormandy with the Philadelphia Orchestra and Her- bert Von Karajan with the Berlin Philharmonic. Opening the 19th annual Sym- phony Series, Saturday evening, October 24, will be the Detroit debut of the Israel National Youth Or chestr a Gadna comprising some 95 brilliantly gifted young players ranging in age from 16 to 20 years. Under the baton of the distinguished young Israeli conductor, S. Ronly-Riklis, the pro- gram for the Gadna orchestra ap- pearance is: A recent ceremony at Beth Aaron Synagogue united Loretta Beresh and Gerald M. Cooper in marriage. Their parents are Mr. Beethoven and Mrs. Myer Beresh of Hilton Overture to "Egmont" Concerto in B minor, Rd., Southfield. and the Abe Coop- Cello Dvorak Opus 104 ers of Gardner Ave., Oak Park. Symphony No. 88 in G major Haydn Ami Maavani Teamin The bride's peau de sole (Prize-winning work written sheath had a bateau neckline, especially for Israel National Youth Orchestra Gadna) elbow-length sleeves and a band Suite from "The Firebird" Stravinsky of embroidered Alencon lace at the hem. An overskirt flawed from the sides of the gown into CALL a chapel-length train. Mrs. Kenneth Rochlen and Sally Masserman were matron and maid Pantomime Artist and M.C. of honor, and Sharon Cooper, And His Orchestra Gayl Beresh and Priscilla Beresh Mrs. Philip Fealk FOR AN were bridesmaids. OUTSTANDING AFFAIR . . Elected 2nd VP at Best man was Herbert G. Gor- don. Kenneth Beresh, Martin BB District Parley Stein, Herbert Diamond and Leon At the recent convention for Silber served as ushers. Bnai Brith Women District 6, in The newlyweds are honeymoon- Milwaukee, Mrs. Philip Fealk of ing in Mexico City and Acapulco. • Candids • Formals Detroit was elected second vice • Movies president. Elected sentinel was ALL Your Photography MUSIC ! ENTERTAINMENT Mrs. Leon Dreylinger, of Oak Done in a Distinctive Park. Way For Those Mesdames Sidney Eidelman, Special Occasions Charles Galinsky and Harold Rob- By inson were elected to the board and his orchestra of directors. UN 3-6501 An evening was devoted to hon- CALL MR. ROSEN 341-4141 If No Answer Call DI 1-6847 oring Detroiters Mrs. Alfred E. Lakin, outgoing president, and Mrs. Leonard Sims, international EXPECTING OUT OF TOWN GUESTS president of Bnai Brith Women. New president of the district, FOR A WEDDING OR A BAR MITZVAH? which includes eight Midwest states and four Canadian pro- vinces, is Mrs. Paul Liebert of Grand Rapids. She was installed Is Conveniently Located at by Detroiter Mrs. Charles Solo- vich, past president of Internation- 20500 JAMES COUZENS al Bnai Brith Women. (8 Mile & Greenfield—Across from Northland) Detroit was the recipient of Call 342-3000 For the Finest Accommodations! many district and national Dine at the SCOTCH & SIRLOIN RESTAURANT awards. Lillian Elson, business Airport Limousine Service Available and professional chapter, re- ceived honorable mention in the national art competition. Albert Einstein Chapter won a national award for its outstanding participation in the Bnai Brith Is- rael Program and received a cita- tion for contributions over and above its allocation of funds for the past five years. 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