Symbolic Tapestry at Beth Shalom Chicago Rabbi Urges Christians Not to Resort to Conversion of Jews CHICAGO (JTA) A Chicago rabbi warned Christians to stop trying to convert Jews to Chris- tianity when carrying on dialogues with Jews concerning areas of dif- ferences and agreement. Addressing a conference at Loy- ola University of teachers in Cath- olic and Protestant seminaries, Rabbi Ralph Simon, of Cong. Rod- Newlyweds Exempted From Synagogue Dues lei Zedek, said that "Jews wish to accept Christian friendship, but not at the price of their religion," according to the Sentinel, Chicago Jewish weekly. One of the great difficulties in such dialogues, Rabbi Simon de- clared, "arises from the fact that, theologically, Christians are obli- gated to carry the message of their religion to others. The problem is how to do this when it provokes resentment from Jews." He pointed out that many Chris. tian theologians today feel that no missionary efforts should. be directed to the Jewish people be- cause of their special status. "In- stead," he said, "it is felt that the Christian, through his own life, can demonstrate the values of his re- ligion." ENJOY THIS PASSOVER WITH THE FINEST KOSHER L'PESACH NEW YORK—Knowing the first year of marriage is the hardest— financially — 74 congregations in the New York area, affiliated with the United Synagogue of America (Conservative), have now thrown their membership rolls open, free of dues or other charges, to all newlyweds. The only requirement is that the couple be married by the rabbi of a synagogue subscribing to the pro- gram. In this way, it is hoped, more synagogues will be encour- aged to participate in the program. • BOLOGNA PURE BEEF 4 Among the advantages enume- rated are: • FRANKFURTERS Kashruth Supervised by 1) Newlyweds would be in con- prominent Orthodox Rabbi • CORNED BEEF tact with a rabbi at a crucial time Rabbi Ben Zion Rosenthal when life patterns are created. • SALAMI and two steady Mashgichim 2) They would establish imme- diate affiliation with a synogogue U. S. Gov't. Inspected and therefore be able to create a OFFICES* healthy Jewish pattern. WILNO KOSHER g Is; 6 0 007 A tapestry, symbolizing the optimism with which the Jew greets 3) Until their financial position SALAMI . FRANKFURTERS • CORNED BEEF • life, hangs over the ark in the new sanctuary of Cong. Beth Shalom, BOLOGNA is firm, couples would be able to to be dedicated this weekend. Created by artist Efrem Weitzman, the enjoy all synagogue facilities, in- Distributed in Deteroit and Michigan by: tapestry bears the words at its base "Blessed art Thou 0' Lord Our cluding High Holy Day worship at- JULIUS POLLAK, 7522 Fenkell, Detroit Tel.: UN 2-5820 God, King of the Universe." Only man is omitted from the theme, tendance. symbolizing all levels of creation giving honor to their Creator. (Man is seen as a congregation before the ark.) The three-day dedication program will begin at services 8:30 p.m. and will conclude at a dedication dinner-dance '7:30 p.m. Sunday, to be addressed by Dr. Robert Gordis, professor of Bible at the Hebrew Theological Seminary. wiLoo kosben tfat ztful,c, ja o 1122 Synagogue Members More Liberal on Rights Action, Poll Concludes NEW YORK (JTA)—Rabbis, by and large, have not had to face as many difficulties as many of their Christian colleagues with their congregations over the ques- tion of active participation in the civil rights movement, according to a survey by the Wall Street Journal. The paper said that the question of whether a clergyman's duty was to his immediate spiritual flock or whether it included "support for man's rights — particularly civil rights — everywhere" was plagu- ing an increasing number of churchmen and their congrega- tions. It quoted an official of the National Conference on Race and Religion as saying that clergymen were "growing more liberal while churchgoers are becoming more conservative." Discussing the situation of the rabbis active in civil rights, the paper reported that "N e 1 s o n Gueck, president of Hebrew Union Meal Maker! Colleges in Cincinnati, New York, Los Angeles, and Jerusalem, as- serts that most Jewish congrega- tions are extremely liberal and, if anything, have a "disproportion- ately' large involvement in civil rights demonstrations. Some syna- gogue-goers, however, concede that older members of their congrega- tions, with businesses in Negro neighborhoods, frown on civil rights agitation because they say it spurs Negro vandalism and re- sentment against white store own- ers." United Synagogue History Outlined in Karp's Brochure Edited by Rabbi Abraham J. Karp, "A History of the United Synagogue of America, 1913-1963" offers the basic facts about the rise and progressive development of the Conservative movement. Commencing with the presiden- cies of Prof. Solomon Schechter, Dr. Cyrus Adler and Prof. Louis Ginzberg, the United Synagogue movement has since then been headed by laymen who have taken a deep interest in the advancement of Conservatism in Jewish reli- gious ranks. This book describes the emer- gence of its existence, the Camp Ramah activities, its publications. Of interest is the insertion of a reproduction of a Hebrew message with an English translation sent to the United Synagogue conven- tion in 1926 by Chaim Nachman Bialik. Bridgeport to Construct $500,000 Rabbi Memorial Also In I lb. Size ritD5 under rabbinical supervision of RABBI AARON SOLOVEICHIK RABBI C. BIALIK ARO 111MT, 140.. 150 .1vrnwom ..T. *op BRIDGEPORT, CONN., (JTA)— Members of Congregation Rodeph Shalom voted to build an addition to the synagogue's present struc- ture which will contain an audi- torium and related facilities. The $500,000 addition will serve as a memorial to Rabbi Harry Nelson, the late spiritual leader of the con- gregation who died last October. THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS Friday, April 9, 1965-39 We can keep you in hot water. In fact, we guarantee it! AYMOMMAMMAN-P An electric water heater is for the people who don't like to run out of SATISFACTION hot water. We're so sure you'll like GUARANTEED one, we guarantee your satisfaction— BY for a whole year! What do we mean DETROIT EDISON by satisfaction? Simply this: If you WhWg, MMSQW6M don't get all the hot water you want, when you want it, you get all your money back, including any you may have spent on installation. And it doesn't matter where you bought your electric water heater. 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